VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Monday, October 13, 2025

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AmiBroker vs FX Replay comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

AmiBroker adds Quant, Screeners, Correlation, APIs & SDKs, and Auto-Trading & Bots coverage that FX Replay skips.

FX Replay includes Paper Trading, and Calendar 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)..

FX Replay is known for: Manual backtesting & bar replay with 1‑minute data across assets; seconds timeframes available for some FX and futures symbols., Data sources: Dukascopy & OANDA for FX; CME for futures., and Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery)..

FX Replay keeps a free entry point that AmiBroker lacks.

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.

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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FX Replay

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Browser-based replay & manual backtesting platform for FX, futures (incl. CME), crypto, and commodities. Distinctives include seconds-level data on select markets, multi-chart layouts (up to 16), multi‑asset sessions (up to 5 instruments), analytics with Monte Carlo & RR simulators, a journal/checklists, and an economic calendar (plan-limited country coverage). Paid plans include a 5‑day free trial.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Manual backtesting & bar replay with 1‑minute data across assets; seconds timeframes available for some FX and futures symbols.
Data sources: Dukascopy & OANDA for FX; CME for futures.
Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery).
MultiPair sessions (backtest up to 5 assets simultaneously).
MultiChart layouts (up to 16 charts).

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

4 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Backtesting, Data Visualizations, and Monte Carlo plus 1 more area.

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.

FX Replay

Distinct strengths include:

Paper Trading

Calendar

Manual backtesting & bar replay with 1‑minute data across assets; seconds timeframes available for some FX and futures symbols.
Data sources: Dukascopy & OANDA for FX; CME for futures.
Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery).
MultiPair sessions (backtest up to 5 assets simultaneously).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	AmiBroker	FX Replay
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Backtesting, Data Visualizations, Monte Carlo, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown) Unique: Quant, Screeners, Correlation, APIs & SDKs, Auto-Trading & Bots	Shared: Backtesting, Data Visualizations, Monte Carlo, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown) Unique: Paper Trading, Calendar
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Futures, Currencies	Currencies, Futures, Commodities, 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 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. Rich AFL scripting language for indicators, scans, backtests, and custom metrics; visual debugger.	Unique Manual backtesting & bar replay with 1‑minute data across assets; seconds timeframes available for some FX and futures symbols. Data sources: Dukascopy & OANDA for FX; CME for futures. Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery). MultiPair sessions (backtest up to 5 assets simultaneously). MultiChart layouts (up to 16 charts). Analytics: drawdown analytics, strategy analytics, and dashboards.
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 FX Replay both support?

Both platforms cover Backtesting, Data Visualizations, Monte Carlo, and Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown) workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

FX Replay 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 FX Replay?

Both AmiBroker and FX Replay 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 FX Replay stands out for Manual backtesting & bar replay with 1‑minute data across assets; seconds timeframes available for some FX and futures symbols., Data sources: Dukascopy & OANDA for FX; CME for futures., and Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery)..

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