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Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) vs Interactive Brokers (IBKR) comparison

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

Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI)

interactive.researchaffiliates.com

PricingFree

PlatformsWeb

Editor's pickHands-on review

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Interactive Brokers (IBKR)

interactivebrokers.co.uk

PricingOther, Subscription

PlatformsWeb, Mobile, Desktop, API

Editor's pickHands-on review

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Comparison highlights

Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
Overlap: both cover Portfolio.
Coverage tilt: Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) has 2 categories you won't get in Interactive Brokers (IBKR); Interactive Brokers (IBKR) has 13 unique categories.
Pricing: Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) is Free; Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is Other, Subscription.

Category leaders

Screeners: Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is tagged for this workflow; Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) has no category votes yet.
Portfolio: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
Watchlist: Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is tagged for this workflow; Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) has no category votes yet.
News: Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is tagged for this workflow; Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) has no category votes yet.
Data Visualizations: Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) is tagged for this workflow; Interactive Brokers (IBKR) has no category votes yet.

Vote sentiment comparison

Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...

Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI)Interactive Brokers (IBKR)

Side-by-side metrics

Attribute	Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI)	Interactive Brokers (IBKR)
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, Bonds, Commodities, Futures, Currencies, Real Estate, Hedge Funds, Private Funds, Other	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Currencies, Bonds, Mutual Funds, Commodities, Other
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web, Mobile, Desktop, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Other, Subscription
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Highlighted	Highlighted

Coverage overlap

Shared categories

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Portfolio

Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) strengths

Categories covered by Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) but not Interactive Brokers (IBKR).

Valuation Models Data Visualizations

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) strengths

Categories covered by Interactive Brokers (IBKR) but not Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI).

Brokerage Advanced Order Types Smart/Direct Routing Paper Trading Options & Derivatives Watchlist Screeners Risk Metrics Performance Attribution News Order Book / Level II APIs & SDKs Data APIs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) and Interactive Brokers (IBKR) both support?

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

Which tool offers a free plan?

Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) offers a free entry point, while Interactive Brokers (IBKR) requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

Which tool has mobile access?

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) differentiates itself with Long-term capital market expectations tool with model portfolios; users can create, save, and blend customized portfolios., Updated monthly; covers expected returns for more than 140 assets converted into six global currencies., and Two expected-return models: valuation-dependent and yield-and-growth; forecasts use a 10-year horizon and are shown as annualized geometric averages., whereas Interactive Brokers (IBKR) stands out for Platforms: Client Portal (web), Trader Workstation (TWS) and IBKR Desktop (desktop), IBKR Mobile / GlobalTrader (mobile), plus IBKR APIs; feature availability differs by platform/product., Supported instruments include stocks/ETFs, options (incl. combos), mutual funds, futures (incl. futures options), spot FX, bonds, physical metals, structured products and CFDs., and Execution features include IB SmartRouting plus a large library of order types/algos and conditional/bracket-style order workflows across platforms..

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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).

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