★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
AmiBroker vs Marketlog
Pick AmiBroker if
AmiBroker
One-time · Desktop
- You care about screeners, backtesting, and quant, things Marketlog doesn't offer
Pick Marketlog if
Marketlog
Free • From $79.99/yr · Web · Mobile
- 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 portfolio, watchlist, and institutional ownership, things AmiBroker doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
AmiBroker and Marketlog cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including data visualizations, monte carlo, and risk metrics), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Marketlog simply does more: 18 categories to AmiBroker's 11, including portfolio, watchlist, and institutional ownership, plus a mobile app. AmiBroker counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Marketlog
- Broader coverage
- Marketlog18 vs 11 categories
- Mobile app
- Marketlog
- Desktop app
- AmiBroker
- Beginner friendly
- Marketlog
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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 • From $79.99/yr |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | 30 days | 7 days |
Plan limits | 8 limits: Standard Edition: real time quote symbols: 10, Standard Edition: time and sales symbols: 1 +6 more | 19 limits: Free: portfolios: 1, Free: holdings: 12 +17 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | No | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | No |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Interactive Brokers, IQFeed +5 more | Yodlee, Fidelity Investments +5 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 11 | 18 |
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 | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more |
Data partners | — | Yodlee and Third-party data licensors |
Capabilities | — | 3 signals: Monte Carlo, Broker sync +1 more |
Security | — | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit AmiBroker | Visit Marketlog |
Where each one shines
What AmiBroker and Marketlog each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What AmiBroker and Marketlog 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 Marketlog does best
- Track portfolios across stocks, ETFs, options, bonds, funds, forex, crypto, indices, and other assets on web, iOS, and Android.
- Enter transactions manually or connect supported brokerage and bank accounts through Marketlog’s data provider.
- Use broker and bank connectivity for 2,000+ supported institutions, with examples such as Fidelity, E*TRADE, Vanguard, Schwab, Interactive Brokers, and Robinhood.
- Monitor gains, drawdowns, returns, diversification, goals, target allocation, benchmarking, and daily or weekly portfolio email updates.
- Track dividends automatically with dividend calendars, upcoming payment alerts, yield notifications, and a broad symbol universe recorded in the profile.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for AmiBroker and Marketlog, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for AmiBroker and Marketlog, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksFuturesMutual FundsCurrencies | StocksETFsOptionsBondsFundsCurrenciesCryptosOther |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersAlgo TradersQuants/Developers | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsDay TradersSwing Traders |
Regions | Not specified | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | 26 countriesIdentifiers: Ticker and CUSIP |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of DayStreaming | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EODMinuteSecondTick | MinuteEOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | VendorManual |
Data partners | Not specified | YodleeThird-party data licensors |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | BrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Interactive BrokersIQFeedeSignalQChartsDDEODBC/SQLOLE Automation (COM) | YodleeFidelity InvestmentsE*TRADE from Morgan StanleyVanguardSchwabInteractive BrokersRobinhood |
Export formats | CSV | Image |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Encryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Not specified | Monte CarloBroker syncMulti-currency |
Vendor & support | AmiBroker.comCountry: PolandSupport: Email | Myfxbook Ltd.Country: IsraelSupport: Email |
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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 | — | Freeportfolios: 1 · holdings: 12 · +3 more |
| Entry paid plan | $299 once“Standard Edition”real time quote symbols: 10 · time and sales symbols: 1 · +2 more | $79.99/yr≈ $6.67/mo“Plus Annual”portfolios: 2 · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more |
| Tier 2 | $379 once“Professional Edition”real time quote symbols: Unlimited · time and sales symbols: Unlimited · +2 more | $7.99/mo“Plus Monthly”portfolios: 2 · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more |
| Tier 3 | $499 once“Ultimate Pack Pro” | $179.99/yr≈ $15/mo“Pro Annual”portfolios: 10 · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more |
| Top plan | — | $17.99/mo“Pro Monthly”portfolios: 10 · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more |
| Free trial | 30 days | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between AmiBroker and Marketlog?
AmiBroker leans toward data visualizations, screeners, and backtesting, while Marketlog puts more weight on portfolio, watchlist, and institutional ownership. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is AmiBroker or Marketlog free to use?
Marketlog has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. AmiBroker is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Marketlog and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: AmiBroker or Marketlog?
Marketlog 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 Marketlog on my phone?
Marketlog 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 Marketlog?
It depends on what you're after. Pick AmiBroker if screeners and backtesting matter to you; go with Marketlog if you'd rather have portfolio and watchlist. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do AmiBroker and Marketlog cover?
Both cover stocks and currencies. AmiBroker also handles futures and mutual funds. Marketlog adds ETFs, options, and bonds on top.
Do AmiBroker and Marketlog offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from AmiBroker and Marketlog?
AmiBroker exports to CSV. Marketlog is stingier about getting data out.
Can AmiBroker or Marketlog connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Which has a better stock screener: AmiBroker or Marketlog?
AmiBroker has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Marketlog doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with AmiBroker or Marketlog?
Marketlog handles portfolio tracking. AmiBroker is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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