★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
AmiBroker vs Investing.com
Pick AmiBroker if
AmiBroker
One-time · Desktop
- You care about backtesting, quant, and monte carlo, things Investing.com doesn't offer
Pick Investing.com if
Investing.com
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile · Other
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about stock ideas, stock comparison, and options, things AmiBroker doesn't offer
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Our take
The bottom line
AmiBroker and Investing.com cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including data visualizations, screeners, and correlation), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Investing.com simply does more: 34 categories to AmiBroker's 11, including stock ideas, stock comparison, and options, plus a mobile app. AmiBroker counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Investing.com
- Free trial
- AmiBroker30 days
- Broader coverage
- Investing.com34 vs 11 categories
- Mobile app
- Investing.com
- Desktop app
- AmiBroker
- Broker sync
- AmiBroker
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | One-time | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | 30 days | — |
Plan limits | 8 limits: Standard Edition: real time quote symbols: 10, Standard Edition: time and sales symbols: 1 +6 more | 15 limits: Free / Ad-supported Investing.com: public api: Not available, Free / Ad-supported Investing.com: data latency: Varies by instrument/source; not all data is real-time +13 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | No | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | No |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | Interactive Brokers, IQFeed +5 more | Investing.com Webmaster Tools / embeddable widgets, RSS feeds +2 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +8 more |
Categories covered | 11 | 34 |
Regions | — | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day and Streaming, Granularity: EOD, Minute, Second, and Tick +1 more | 4 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +2 more |
Data partners | — | 6 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Morningstar +4 more |
Capabilities | — | 6 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +4 more |
Security | — | Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit AmiBroker | Visit Investing.com |
Where each one shines
What AmiBroker and Investing.com each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What AmiBroker and Investing.com each do best.What AmiBroker does best
- Build technical-analysis charts with indicators, drawing tools, multi-timeframe analysis, and multiple time compressions including range and volume bars.
- Use AFL scripting to create custom indicators, explorations, trading systems, scans, and portfolio backtests.
- Run portfolio-level backtests with position sizing, realistic account constraints, equity and drawdown charts, custom reports, and custom backtest procedures.
- Use optimization, walk-forward testing, Monte Carlo simulation, and robustness workflows to validate strategies.
- Run scans and explorations with filter-based screeners, then export results to CSV.
What Investing.com does best
- Monitor global markets across stocks, ETFs, indices, commodities, currencies, crypto, bonds, funds, futures, options, interest rates, and economic indicators.
- Use the economic calendar for streaming macro events, actual versus forecast data, country and importance filters, time-zone controls, date ranges, and event alerts.
- Track watchlists and portfolios across web and mobile with alerts, holdings monitoring, CSV import for watchlists or holdings, and portfolio CSV export.
- Screen stocks with filters for valuation, growth, dividends, sectors, industries, themes, technicals, risk, returns, price, market cap, and profile data.
- Research ticker pages with charts, technical indicators, financials, analyst ratings, transcripts, SEC filings, insider trading, earnings, dividends, news, and related investment ideas where available.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for AmiBroker and Investing.com, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for AmiBroker and Investing.com, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksFuturesMutual FundsCurrencies | StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosClosed-End FundsFunds+4 more |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersAlgo TradersQuants/Developers | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors+2 more |
Regions | Not specified | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of DayStreaming | StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EODMinuteSecondTick | MinuteEOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | ExchangeOTCVendorModel |
Data partners | Not specified | S&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarFactSetRefinitivMarket maker CFDsOther financial data providers |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVManual |
Integrations | Interactive BrokersIQFeedeSignalQChartsDDEODBC/SQLOLE Automation (COM) | Investing.com Webmaster Tools / embeddable widgetsRSS feedsGoogle Play appApple App Store app |
Export formats | CSV | CSVXML |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Encryption in transit |
Capability signals | Not specified | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthMulti-currencyYield curvesCDS spreadsAI summaries: Transcripts and News |
Vendor & support | AmiBroker.comCountry: PolandSupport: Email | Investing.com / Fusion MediaFounded 2007Support: Email and Chat |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | — | Free“Free / Ad-supported Investing.com”public api: Not available · data latency: Varies by instrument/source; not all data is real-time · +1 more |
| Entry paid plan | $299 once“Standard Edition”real time quote symbols: 10 · time and sales symbols: 1 · +2 more | Subscription“InvestingPro”warren ai credits: 50/month · us pro picks strategies: 6 · +4 more |
| Tier 2 | $379 once“Professional Edition”real time quote symbols: Unlimited · time and sales symbols: Unlimited · +2 more | Subscription“InvestingPro+”warren ai credits: 500/month · pro picks strategies: 88 · +4 more |
| Top plan | $499 once“Ultimate Pack Pro” | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between AmiBroker and Investing.com?
AmiBroker leans toward data visualizations, screeners, and backtesting, while Investing.com puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is AmiBroker or Investing.com free to use?
Investing.com has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. AmiBroker is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Investing.com and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: AmiBroker or Investing.com?
Investing.com is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Can I use AmiBroker or Investing.com on my phone?
Investing.com lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. AmiBroker doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is desktop.
Should I choose AmiBroker or Investing.com?
It depends on what you're after. Pick AmiBroker if backtesting and quant matter to you; go with Investing.com if you'd rather have stock ideas and stock comparison. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do AmiBroker and Investing.com cover?
Both cover stocks, futures, and currencies. AmiBroker also handles mutual funds. Investing.com adds ETFs, bonds, and commodities on top.
Do AmiBroker and Investing.com offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from AmiBroker and Investing.com?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can AmiBroker or Investing.com connect to my broker?
AmiBroker syncs with brokers automatically. With Investing.com, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: AmiBroker or Investing.com?
Both AmiBroker and Investing.com include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with AmiBroker or Investing.com?
Investing.com handles portfolio tracking. AmiBroker is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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