AmiBroker adds Monte Carlo, APIs & SDKs, and Auto-Trading & Bots coverage that DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI) skips.
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Head-to-head
AmiBroker vs DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI) includes Financials, News, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Scenario & Stress Tests, and Portfolio categories that AmiBroker omits.
AmiBroker highlights: Portfolio‑level backtesting with dynamic position sizing and bar‑by‑bar ranking/PositionScore., Walk‑forward testing integrated with optimization; in/out‑of‑sample stats., and Monte Carlo simulation (custom metrics can drive optimization/WF objective)..
DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI) is known for: Multi‑asset analysis across equities, ETFs, crypto, FX and commodities., Strategy backtesting plus event backtesting around specific announcements., and Portfolio optimization (mean‑variance, risk parity, hierarchical) and risk metrics (drawdown, beta, correlation)..
AmiBroker
amibroker.com
Windows desktop platform for technical/system research with a fast AFL scripting language, portfolio‑level backtester, walk‑forward testing, Monte Carlo, and extensive optimization. Real‑time capability and instrument coverage depend on the data plug‑ins you use (e.g., IQFeed, eSignal, Interactive Brokers, Norgate Data). Auto‑trading to IB is available via the official interface. Licenses are perpetual with 24 months of updates.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Portfolio‑level backtesting with dynamic position sizing and bar‑by‑bar ranking/PositionScore.
- Walk‑forward testing integrated with optimization; in/out‑of‑sample stats.
- Monte Carlo simulation (custom metrics can drive optimization/WF objective).
- Very fast multi‑threaded optimization with 3D optimization surface visualization.
- Exploration/Scanner to build custom screeners and reports via AFL.
Community votes (overall)
DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI)
deepvest.ai
AI‑powered investment assistant with agent orchestration. Pro focuses on multi‑asset research, strategy/event backtesting, portfolio optimization & risk analysis, factor/ETF studies, macro relationships, SEC filing analysis, and real‑time news/data search. Premium adds compliance traceability and large historical download quotas; Enterprise offers custom data sources, function tool‑calling, and integrations.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Multi‑asset analysis across equities, ETFs, crypto, FX and commodities.
- Strategy backtesting plus event backtesting around specific announcements.
- Portfolio optimization (mean‑variance, risk parity, hierarchical) and risk metrics (drawdown, beta, correlation).
- Advanced stock screening and financial statement breakdowns.
- Macro analysis (cross‑asset/indicator relationships) and scenario analysis (e.g., rate shocks).
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
6 overlapsMutual strengths include Quant, Backtesting, and Data Visualizations plus 3 more areas.
Where they differ
AmiBroker
Distinct strengths include:
- Portfolio‑level backtesting with dynamic position sizing and bar‑by‑bar ranking/PositionScore.
- Walk‑forward testing integrated with optimization; in/out‑of‑sample stats.
- Monte Carlo simulation (custom metrics can drive optimization/WF objective).
- Very fast multi‑threaded optimization with 3D optimization surface visualization.
DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI)
Distinct strengths include:
- Multi‑asset analysis across equities, ETFs, crypto, FX and commodities.
- Strategy backtesting plus event backtesting around specific announcements.
- Portfolio optimization (mean‑variance, risk parity, hierarchical) and risk metrics (drawdown, beta, correlation).
- Advanced stock screening and financial statement breakdowns.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | AmiBroker | DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI) |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Quant, Backtesting, Data Visualizations, Screeners, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Correlation Unique: Monte Carlo, APIs & SDKs, Auto-Trading & Bots | Shared: Quant, Backtesting, Data Visualizations, Screeners, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Correlation Unique: Financials, News, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Scenario & Stress Tests, Portfolio |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Futures, Currencies | Stocks, ETFs, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Desktop | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | One-time | Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do AmiBroker and DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI) both support?
Both platforms cover Quant, Backtesting, Data Visualizations, Screeners, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), and Correlation workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do AmiBroker and DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI) require subscriptions?
Neither platform maintains a free tier. Budget for a subscription to unlock the research coverage highlighted in this comparison.
How can you access AmiBroker and DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI)?
Both AmiBroker and DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI) prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
AmiBroker differentiates itself with Portfolio‑level backtesting with dynamic position sizing and bar‑by‑bar ranking/PositionScore., Walk‑forward testing integrated with optimization; in/out‑of‑sample stats., and Monte Carlo simulation (custom metrics can drive optimization/WF objective)., whereas DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI) stands out for Multi‑asset analysis across equities, ETFs, crypto, FX and commodities., Strategy backtesting plus event backtesting around specific announcements., and Portfolio optimization (mean‑variance, risk parity, hierarchical) and risk metrics (drawdown, beta, correlation)..
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