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Friday, December 26, 2025

Tool Comparison

AmiBroker vs TradeZella comparison

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

Quick takeaways

AmiBroker adds Quant, Screeners, Monte Carlo, Correlation, APIs & SDKs, and Auto-Trading & Bots coverage that TradeZella skips.

TradeZella includes Portfolio, Custom Dashboards, and Education categories that AmiBroker omits.

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.

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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TradeZella

tradezella.com

Web-based trade journaling, analytics, backtesting, and trade replay platform. Not a brokerage: trades are executed on your broker and imported into TradeZella for tracking/analysis. Imports support auto-sync, file upload, or manual entry, with many broker integrations across stocks/options/forex/futures/crypto. Plan gating: Basic is limited to 1 account, 1GB storage, 3 playbooks, and 5 mentor invites; Premium/Pro unlock unlimited accounts/playbooks/mentor invites and 5GB storage (annual plans include a 14-day money-back guarantee).

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

Trade imports via auto-sync, file upload, or manual input; supports commissions/fees, breakeven settings, and trade sharing.
Broker integrations across multiple markets (stocks/options/forex/futures/crypto); examples include Interactive Brokers, Robinhood, Charles Schwab, MetaTrader 4/5, Oanda, Bybit, and Coinbase.
Customizable analytics dashboard and drill-down reporting (TradeZella lists 50+ advanced reports, plus "Risk Reports" based on R-multiple/position size).
Trade Tracking page per trade: stats (including SL/PT + customizable metrics), execution details, playbook attachment, images/attachments, notes, plus share + replay actions.
Tagging and filtering: tags and categories, custom tag categories, and advanced global filters to analyze subsets of trades.

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Where they differ

AmiBroker

Distinct strengths include:

Quant Screeners Monte Carlo 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.

TradeZella

Distinct strengths include:

Portfolio Custom Dashboards Education

Trade imports via auto-sync, file upload, or manual input; supports commissions/fees, breakeven settings, and trade sharing.
Broker integrations across multiple markets (stocks/options/forex/futures/crypto); examples include Interactive Brokers, Robinhood, Charles Schwab, MetaTrader 4/5, Oanda, Bybit, and Coinbase.
Customizable analytics dashboard and drill-down reporting (TradeZella lists 50+ advanced reports, plus "Risk Reports" based on R-multiple/position size).
Trade Tracking page per trade: stats (including SL/PT + customizable metrics), execution details, playbook attachment, images/attachments, notes, plus share + replay actions.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	AmiBroker	TradeZella
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Backtesting, Data Visualizations, Risk Metrics Unique: Quant, Screeners, Monte Carlo, Correlation, APIs & SDKs, Auto-Trading & Bots	Shared: Backtesting, Data Visualizations, Risk Metrics Unique: Portfolio, Custom Dashboards, Education
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Futures, Currencies	Stocks, Options, Currencies, Futures, 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	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 Trade imports via auto-sync, file upload, or manual input; supports commissions/fees, breakeven settings, and trade sharing. Broker integrations across multiple markets (stocks/options/forex/futures/crypto); examples include Interactive Brokers, Robinhood, Charles Schwab, MetaTrader 4/5, Oanda, Bybit, and Coinbase. Customizable analytics dashboard and drill-down reporting (TradeZella lists 50+ advanced reports, plus "Risk Reports" based on R-multiple/position size). Trade Tracking page per trade: stats (including SL/PT + customizable metrics), execution details, playbook attachment, images/attachments, notes, plus share + replay actions. Tagging and filtering: tags and categories, custom tag categories, and advanced global filters to analyze subsets of trades. Risk/performance metrics surfaced on dashboard widgets (e.g., profit factor, expectancy, max drawdown), with multiple views (e.g., percentage, R-multiple, ticks/pips for relevant markets).
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 TradeZella both support?

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

Do AmiBroker and TradeZella require subscriptions?

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

How can you access AmiBroker and TradeZella?

Both AmiBroker and TradeZella 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 TradeZella stands out for Trade imports via auto-sync, file upload, or manual input; supports commissions/fees, breakeven settings, and trade sharing., Broker integrations across multiple markets (stocks/options/forex/futures/crypto); examples include Interactive Brokers, Robinhood, Charles Schwab, MetaTrader 4/5, Oanda, Bybit, and Coinbase., and Customizable analytics dashboard and drill-down reporting (TradeZella lists 50+ advanced reports, plus "Risk Reports" based on R-multiple/position size)..

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