AmiBroker adds Quant, Backtesting, Data Visualizations, Screeners, Monte Carlo, Risk Metrics, Correlation, and Auto-Trading & Bots coverage that Firefly III skips.
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Tool Comparison
AmiBroker vs Firefly III comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Firefly III includes Portfolio, Webhooks, and Other categories that AmiBroker omits.
Firefly III 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.
Categories
Platforms
Desktop
Pricing
One-time
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.
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Firefly III
firefly-iii.org
An open-source, self-hosted personal finance manager licensed under AGPLv3. Offers full double-entry bookkeeping, REST APIs, and optional event webhooks. Exchange-rate conversion is available from v6.2 onward as an opt-in feature. Bank connections are handled separately through the Firefly Data Importer app.
Categories
Platforms
WebAPI
Pricing
Free
Quick highlights
- Self-hosted open-source personal finance manager (AGPLv3 license).
- Supports double-entry bookkeeping with budgets, categories, tags, and detailed reporting.
- Comprehensive REST API (JSON) with OAuth2 and Personal Access Tokens, plus a full OpenAPI specification.
- Event webhooks for transaction create/update/delete, enabled through environment configuration.
- Separate Data Importer tool supports CSV and CAMT.053, with optional bank integrations via Salt Edge, GoCardless, and SimpleFIN.
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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.
Firefly III
Distinct strengths include:
- Self-hosted open-source personal finance manager (AGPLv3 license).
- Supports double-entry bookkeeping with budgets, categories, tags, and detailed reporting.
- Comprehensive REST API (JSON) with OAuth2 and Personal Access Tokens, plus a full OpenAPI specification.
- Event webhooks for transaction create/update/delete, enabled through environment configuration.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | AmiBroker | Firefly III |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: APIs & SDKs Unique: Quant, Backtesting, Data Visualizations, Screeners, Monte Carlo, Risk Metrics, Correlation, Auto-Trading & Bots | Shared: APIs & SDKs Unique: Portfolio, Webhooks, Other |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Futures, Currencies | Other |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Desktop | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | One-time | Free |
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 Firefly III both support?
Both platforms cover APIs & SDKs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Firefly III 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 Firefly III?
Both AmiBroker and Firefly III 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 Firefly III stands out for Self-hosted open-source personal finance manager (AGPLv3 license)., Supports double-entry bookkeeping with budgets, categories, tags, and detailed reporting., and Comprehensive REST API (JSON) with OAuth2 and Personal Access Tokens, plus a full OpenAPI specification..
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