VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Monday, October 13, 2025

Head-to-head

AmiBroker vs Tradervue comparison

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

Quick takeaways

AmiBroker adds Quant, Backtesting, Screeners, Monte Carlo, Correlation, and Auto-Trading & Bots coverage that Tradervue skips.

Tradervue includes Portfolio, and Broker Connectors 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)..

Tradervue is known for: Auto-generated trade charts with entries and exits, viewable across multiple timeframes down to one minute., TradingView-powered charting with drawing tools, studies, and symbol comparisons (Silver/Gold)., and Supports stocks, ETFs, futures, forex, and options (options enabled on paid tiers)..

Tradervue keeps a free entry point that AmiBroker lacks.

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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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Tradervue

tradervue.com

A trading journal and analytics platform designed for active traders. The Free plan supports up to 30 grouped trades per month, while Silver and Gold plans unlock unlimited imports, broker syncing, advanced reporting, and CSV exports. Gold adds deeper features like Exit Analysis, liquidity reports, commissions/fees, and risk reporting in R units.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Auto-generated trade charts with entries and exits, viewable across multiple timeframes down to one minute.
  • TradingView-powered charting with drawing tools, studies, and symbol comparisons (Silver/Gold).
  • Supports stocks, ETFs, futures, forex, and options (options enabled on paid tiers).
  • Import trades via CSV/XLSX templates or Broker Sync integrations with daily/near real-time updates.
  • Free plan includes up to 30 grouped trades per month.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

3 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Data Visualizations, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), and APIs & SDKs.

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.

Tradervue

Distinct strengths include:

  • Auto-generated trade charts with entries and exits, viewable across multiple timeframes down to one minute.
  • TradingView-powered charting with drawing tools, studies, and symbol comparisons (Silver/Gold).
  • Supports stocks, ETFs, futures, forex, and options (options enabled on paid tiers).
  • Import trades via CSV/XLSX templates or Broker Sync integrations with daily/near real-time updates.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeAmiBrokerTradervue
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Data Visualizations, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), APIs & SDKs

Unique: Quant, Backtesting, Screeners, Monte Carlo, Correlation, Auto-Trading & Bots

Shared: Data Visualizations, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), APIs & SDKs

Unique: Portfolio, Broker Connectors

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Futures, Currencies

Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Currencies

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

  • Auto-generated trade charts with entries and exits, viewable across multiple timeframes down to one minute.
  • TradingView-powered charting with drawing tools, studies, and symbol comparisons (Silver/Gold).
  • Supports stocks, ETFs, futures, forex, and options (options enabled on paid tiers).
  • Import trades via CSV/XLSX templates or Broker Sync integrations with daily/near real-time updates.
  • Free plan includes up to 30 grouped trades per month.
  • Over 100 advanced reports and drill-down analytics, including MFE/MAE metrics on paid plans.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do AmiBroker and Tradervue both support?

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

Which tool offers a free plan?

Tradervue 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 Tradervue?

Both AmiBroker and Tradervue 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 Tradervue stands out for Auto-generated trade charts with entries and exits, viewable across multiple timeframes down to one minute., TradingView-powered charting with drawing tools, studies, and symbol comparisons (Silver/Gold)., and Supports stocks, ETFs, futures, forex, and options (options enabled on paid tiers)..

Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.