VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Monday, October 13, 2025

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AmiBroker vs Qfinr comparison

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

Quick takeaways

AmiBroker adds Data Visualizations, Monte Carlo, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Correlation, APIs & SDKs, and Auto-Trading & Bots coverage that Qfinr skips.

Qfinr includes Portfolio, Watchlist, Scenario & Stress Tests, ETF Screeners, and Stock Ideas 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)..

Qfinr is known for: Multi-country, multi-asset portfolio tracking and analysis covering stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, commodities, and deposits., Portfolio import via manual entry, Excel/CSV templates, or statements from Indian custodians and brokers, including CAMS, KFintech, NSDL, CDSL, Zerodha, HDFC Securities, ICICI Securities, and Kotak Securities., and Screeners for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs, along with a “Discover Ideas” module for new opportunities..

Qfinr offers mobile access, which AmiBroker skips.

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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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Qfinr

qfinr.com

Subscription-based portfolio analytics platform with support for multiple asset classes. Portfolios can be imported via CSV templates or broker/custodian statements. No direct broker sync is advertised. A developer API is linked from the site, though not publicly documented. Pricing is subscription-only and not published on the site.

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Multi-country, multi-asset portfolio tracking and analysis covering stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, commodities, and deposits.
  • Portfolio import via manual entry, Excel/CSV templates, or statements from Indian custodians and brokers, including CAMS, KFintech, NSDL, CDSL, Zerodha, HDFC Securities, ICICI Securities, and Kotak Securities.
  • Screeners for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs, along with a “Discover Ideas” module for new opportunities.
  • Portfolio risk and stress testing tools with daily return benchmarking and what-if analysis.
  • Backtested stock ideas with the ability to generate customized strategies and view results.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

3 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Quant, Backtesting, and Screeners.

Where they differ

AmiBroker

Distinct strengths include:

Data Visualizations
Monte Carlo
Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown)
Correlation
APIs & SDKs
Auto-Trading & Bots
  • 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.

Qfinr

Distinct strengths include:

Portfolio
Watchlist
Scenario & Stress Tests
ETF Screeners
Stock Ideas
  • Multi-country, multi-asset portfolio tracking and analysis covering stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, commodities, and deposits.
  • Portfolio import via manual entry, Excel/CSV templates, or statements from Indian custodians and brokers, including CAMS, KFintech, NSDL, CDSL, Zerodha, HDFC Securities, ICICI Securities, and Kotak Securities.
  • Screeners for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs, along with a “Discover Ideas” module for new opportunities.
  • Portfolio risk and stress testing tools with daily return benchmarking and what-if analysis.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeAmiBrokerQfinr
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Quant, Backtesting, Screeners

Unique: Data Visualizations, Monte Carlo, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Correlation, APIs & SDKs, Auto-Trading & Bots

Shared: Quant, Backtesting, Screeners

Unique: Portfolio, Watchlist, Scenario & Stress Tests, ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Futures, Currencies

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Other

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Desktop

Web, Mobile

Pricing

High-level pricing models

One-time

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

  • Multi-country, multi-asset portfolio tracking and analysis covering stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, commodities, and deposits.
  • Portfolio import via manual entry, Excel/CSV templates, or statements from Indian custodians and brokers, including CAMS, KFintech, NSDL, CDSL, Zerodha, HDFC Securities, ICICI Securities, and Kotak Securities.
  • Screeners for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs, along with a “Discover Ideas” module for new opportunities.
  • Portfolio risk and stress testing tools with daily return benchmarking and what-if analysis.
  • Backtested stock ideas with the ability to generate customized strategies and view results.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do AmiBroker and Qfinr both support?

Both platforms cover Quant, Backtesting, and Screeners workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do AmiBroker and Qfinr require subscriptions?

Neither platform maintains a free tier. Budget for a subscription to unlock the research coverage highlighted in this comparison.

Which tool has mobile access?

Qfinr ships a dedicated mobile experience, while AmiBroker focuses on web or desktop access.

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 Qfinr stands out for Multi-country, multi-asset portfolio tracking and analysis covering stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, commodities, and deposits., Portfolio import via manual entry, Excel/CSV templates, or statements from Indian custodians and brokers, including CAMS, KFintech, NSDL, CDSL, Zerodha, HDFC Securities, ICICI Securities, and Kotak Securities., and Screeners for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs, along with a “Discover Ideas” module for new opportunities..

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