AmiBroker adds Quant, Backtesting, Screeners, Monte Carlo, Correlation, and Auto-Trading & Bots coverage that Tradervue skips.
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Head-to-head
AmiBroker vs Tradervue comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
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.
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
Pricing
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.
Community votes (overall)
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
Pricing
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.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
3 overlapsMutual 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
Attribute | AmiBroker | Tradervue |
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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
| 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 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)..
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