AmiBroker adds Quant, Monte Carlo, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Correlation, APIs & SDKs, and Auto-Trading & Bots coverage that LuxAlgo skips.
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Tool Comparison
AmiBroker vs LuxAlgo comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
LuxAlgo includes Alerts, Money Flow, Education, Videos, Blogs, Compounding Calculator, and Position Sizing categories that AmiBroker omits.
LuxAlgo 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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LuxAlgo
luxalgo.com
Technical-analysis suite that runs on TradingView: Price Action Concepts (order blocks, FVGs, market structure), Signals & Overlays (confirmation/contrarian signals, smart trail, TP/SL), and Oscillator Matrix (HyperWave, money‑flow & divergence). Adds multi‑ticker screeners, real‑time alerts (via TradingView), and an AI Backtesting Assistant (Ultimate plan). Not a broker; no portfolio accounting or fundamentals.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Pricing
FreeSubscription
Quick highlights
- Price Action Concepts® toolkit: automatic order blocks, market structure, supply/demand, fair value gaps, liquidity sweeps, pattern/level displays (built‑in alerts).
- Signals & Overlays®: confirmation/contrarian signal modes, smart trail, trend catcher/tracer, neo cloud, TP/SL presets, ML classifier & dashboard.
- Oscillator Matrix®: HyperWave trend oscillator, money‑flow & confluence logic with alertable events.
- Screeners for S&O, PAC, and OSC to monitor multiple tickers/timeframes from indicator features.
- Backtesters for S&O plus an AI Backtesting Assistant to generate/optimize strategies and replicate to TradingView.
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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.
LuxAlgo
Distinct strengths include:
- Price Action Concepts® toolkit: automatic order blocks, market structure, supply/demand, fair value gaps, liquidity sweeps, pattern/level displays (built‑in alerts).
- Signals & Overlays®: confirmation/contrarian signal modes, smart trail, trend catcher/tracer, neo cloud, TP/SL presets, ML classifier & dashboard.
- Oscillator Matrix®: HyperWave trend oscillator, money‑flow & confluence logic with alertable events.
- Screeners for S&O, PAC, and OSC to monitor multiple tickers/timeframes from indicator features.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | AmiBroker | LuxAlgo |
|---|---|---|
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: Alerts, Money Flow, Education, Videos, Blogs, Compounding Calculator, Position Sizing |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Futures, Currencies | Stocks, ETFs, Futures, 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 | Free, 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 LuxAlgo 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?
LuxAlgo 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 LuxAlgo?
Both AmiBroker and LuxAlgo 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 LuxAlgo stands out for Price Action Concepts® toolkit: automatic order blocks, market structure, supply/demand, fair value gaps, liquidity sweeps, pattern/level displays (built‑in alerts)., Signals & Overlays®: confirmation/contrarian signal modes, smart trail, trend catcher/tracer, neo cloud, TP/SL presets, ML classifier & dashboard., and Oscillator Matrix®: HyperWave trend oscillator, money‑flow & confluence logic with alertable events..
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