AmiBroker adds Quant, Monte Carlo, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Correlation, APIs & SDKs, and Auto-Trading & Bots coverage that EPS Momentum skips.
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Tool Comparison
AmiBroker vs EPS Momentum comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
EPS Momentum includes Stock Ideas, Money Flow, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, News Sentiment, Market Sentiment, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Financials, Scores, Short Interest, Transcripts, AI, AI Chat, AI Report, Education, Videos, and Custom Dashboards categories that AmiBroker omits.
EPS Momentum keeps a free entry point that AmiBroker lacks.
In depth comparison
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.
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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)
EPS Momentum
epsmomentum.com
Web‑based US stock & ETF analytics platform focused on earnings momentum, estimate revisions, and proprietary timing signals (Timing Momentum, Powerdays, PEAD Drift). Combines real‑time prices, unique scanners, sector/market dashboards, AI Analyst and chat rooms to help growth‑oriented investors and traders identify high‑potential names and optimize entries/exits.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Real-time US stock and ETF prices with advanced charting that overlays earnings, EM Scores, timing indicators and key fundamentals in a single view.
- Proprietary Earnings Momentum (EM) Score and Growth & Acceleration Earnings Matrix that score stocks on multi-quarter revenue, EPS, margins and free cash flow trends to surface true growth leaders.
- Estimates Revision Score (RS) that tracks changes in Wall Street earnings and sales forecasts to highlight positive and negative revision regimes.
- Timing Momentum framework combining five proprietary intraday signals—Trend, Price Momentum Slope, Relative Market Rank Slope, Powerdays and EMA 20/50—to help decide when to enter or exit positions.
- Post Earnings Announcement Drift (PEAD) “Stock Drift” model that uses the first 24 hours after earnings (pre/post-market and first trading session) plus up to 10 years of history to project a 90‑day price path with bands.
Community votes (overall)
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.
EPS Momentum
Distinct strengths include:
- Real-time US stock and ETF prices with advanced charting that overlays earnings, EM Scores, timing indicators and key fundamentals in a single view.
- Proprietary Earnings Momentum (EM) Score and Growth & Acceleration Earnings Matrix that score stocks on multi-quarter revenue, EPS, margins and free cash flow trends to surface true growth leaders.
- Estimates Revision Score (RS) that tracks changes in Wall Street earnings and sales forecasts to highlight positive and negative revision regimes.
- Timing Momentum framework combining five proprietary intraday signals—Trend, Price Momentum Slope, Relative Market Rank Slope, Powerdays and EMA 20/50—to help decide when to enter or exit positions.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | AmiBroker | EPS Momentum |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Backtesting, Data Visualizations, Screeners Unique: Quant, Monte Carlo, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Correlation, APIs & SDKs, Auto-Trading & Bots | Shared: Backtesting, Data Visualizations, Screeners Unique: Stock Ideas, Money Flow, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, News Sentiment, Market Sentiment, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Financials, Scores, Short Interest, Transcripts, AI, AI Chat, AI Report, Education, Videos, Custom Dashboards |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Futures, Currencies | Stocks, ETFs, 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 | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
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 EPS Momentum both support?
Both platforms cover Backtesting, Data Visualizations, and Screeners workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
EPS Momentum offers a free entry point, while AmiBroker requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
How can you access AmiBroker and EPS Momentum?
Both AmiBroker and EPS Momentum 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 EPS Momentum stands out for Real-time US stock and ETF prices with advanced charting that overlays earnings, EM Scores, timing indicators and key fundamentals in a single view., Proprietary Earnings Momentum (EM) Score and Growth & Acceleration Earnings Matrix that score stocks on multi-quarter revenue, EPS, margins and free cash flow trends to surface true growth leaders., and Estimates Revision Score (RS) that tracks changes in Wall Street earnings and sales forecasts to highlight positive and negative revision regimes..
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