VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: Curvo Backtest checked September 30, 2026 · Sharpely checked September 24, 2026
Tool Comparison
Curvo Backtest vs Sharpely
- Paid from
- —
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web
Best if
- You want risk metrics, monte carlo, and correlation.
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
- Paid from
- On request
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mobile
Best if
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want screeners, stock comparison, and ETF comparison.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Pick Curvo Backtest if
Curvo Backtest
Free · Web
- You want risk metrics, monte carlo, and correlation.
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Pick Sharpely if
Sharpely
Free • Contact for pricing · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want screeners, stock comparison, and ETF comparison.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
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Our take
The bottom line
Curvo Backtest and Sharpely cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, backtesting, portfolio, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Sharpely simply does more: 9 categories to Curvo Backtest's 6, including screeners, stock comparison, and ETF comparison, plus a mobile app. Curvo Backtest counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Sharpely
- Broader coverage
- Sharpely9 vs 6 categories
- Asset coverage
- SharpelyAdds stocks and real estate
- Free plan
- Both
What Curvo Backtest does best
- Set fund weights and compare allocations.
- Model returns using underlying index histories.
- Include each fund's TER in the simulation.
- Test allocation drift thresholds.
- Send a link to the portfolio setup.
What Sharpely does best
- Use official Relative Rotation Graphs for Indian sectors, indices, stocks, ETFs, and other supported lists.
- The pricing page lists RRG charts under core benefits in every plan, while the public plan response does not list RRG among the Free tier's named features.
- Screen Indian stocks with more than 400 metrics and build rule-based stock, mutual-fund, and ETF strategies.
- Run historical backtests and review factor, valuation, momentum, sector, breadth, and seasonality data.
- Review stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, REITs, InvITs, AIFs, and household portfolios in WealthView.
Side by side
Pricing comparison
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Side by side
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Side by side
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free | Free • Contact for pricing |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | — | 26 limits: Free: backtests per day: 1, Free: backtests per month: 5 +24 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Index/Passive Investors and Long-term Investors | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more |
Categories covered | 6 | 9 |
Regions | Europe | APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Adjustments: TotalReturn and Pricing: Model | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | — | RRG Research |
Capabilities | Monte Carlo and Rebalancing | 8 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +6 more |
| Try it | Visit Curvo Backtest | Visit Sharpely |
Standout features
The best features of Curvo Backtest and Sharpely.ShowHide
Standout features
What Curvo Backtest does best
- Set fund weights and compare allocations.
- Model returns using underlying index histories.
- Include each fund's TER in the simulation.
- Test allocation drift thresholds.
- Send a link to the portfolio setup.
What Sharpely does best
- Use official Relative Rotation Graphs for Indian sectors, indices, stocks, ETFs, and other supported lists.
- The pricing page lists RRG charts under core benefits in every plan, while the public plan response does not list RRG among the Free tier's named features.
- Screen Indian stocks with more than 400 metrics and build rule-based stock, mutual-fund, and ETF strategies.
- Run historical backtests and review factor, valuation, momentum, sector, breadth, and seasonality data.
- Review stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, REITs, InvITs, AIFs, and household portfolios in WealthView.
All details
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All details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | ETFsMutual Funds | StocksETFsMutual FundsReal EstateOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Index/Passive InvestorsLong-term Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailAnalystsQuants/Developers |
Regions | Europe | APAC |
Coverage details | Identifiers: ISIN and Ticker | Countries: INExchanges: XNSE and XBOMIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | End of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Pricing sources | Model | Not specified |
Data partners | Not specified | RRG Research |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | Manual |
Export formats | Not specified | Excel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Monte CarloRebalancing | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, LowVol, and SizeFactor exposurePortfolio attributionPortfolio factor exposureCorrelation |
Vendor & support | Not specified | Mintbox Solutions Pvt. Ltd.Country: INSupport: Email and Forum |
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Pricing
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Pricing
| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free | Freebacktests per day: 1 · backtests per month: 5 · +2 more |
| Entry paid plan | — | Subscription“Pro — monthly”saved screens: 10 · alerts: 20 · +4 more |
| Tier 2 | — | Subscription“Pro — annual”saved screens: 10 · alerts: 20 · +4 more |
| Tier 3 | — | Subscription“Black — monthly”alerts: 30 · watchlists: 10 · +3 more |
| Top plan | — | Subscription“Black — annual”alerts: 30 · watchlists: 10 · +3 more |
| Custom / enterprise | — | Contact sales“Enterprise” |
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Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Curvo Backtest and Sharpely?
Curvo Backtest leans toward backtesting, portfolio, and risk metrics, while Sharpely puts more weight on screeners, data visualizations, and stock comparison. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Curvo Backtest and Sharpely cost?
Good news: both Curvo Backtest and Sharpely have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Curvo Backtest or Sharpely?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use Curvo Backtest or Sharpely on my phone?
Sharpely lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Curvo Backtest doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Curvo Backtest or Sharpely?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Curvo Backtest if risk metrics and monte carlo matter to you; go with Sharpely if you'd rather have screeners and stock comparison. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Curvo Backtest and Sharpely cover?
Both cover ETFs and mutual funds. Sharpely adds stocks, real estate, and other on top.
Can I export data from Curvo Backtest and Sharpely?
Sharpely exports to Excel. Curvo Backtest is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: Curvo Backtest or Sharpely?
Sharpely has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Curvo Backtest doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Curvo Backtest or Sharpely?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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