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Monday, October 6, 2025

Head-to-head

eToro vs FX Replay comparison

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

Quick takeaways

eToro adds Brokerage, Copy/Social Trading, Advanced Order Types, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Dividends, IPO, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, and Education coverage that FX Replay skips.

FX Replay includes Backtesting, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), and Monte Carlo categories that eToro omits.

eToro highlights: Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30)., Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app., and CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum..

FX Replay is known for: Manual backtesting & bar replay with 1‑minute data across assets; seconds timeframes available for some FX and futures symbols., Data sources: Dukascopy & OANDA for FX; CME for futures., and Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery)..

eToro ships a mobile app. FX Replay is web/desktop only.

eToro

etoro.com

A multi-asset broker combining traditional investing with social trading. Known for CopyTrader™, Smart Portfolios, and a $100K demo account. In the U.S., stock and ETF trading is commission-free, options trade at zero commission or contract fees, and crypto carries a 1% fee with state restrictions. CopyTrader is limited to crypto in the U.S., while Smart Portfolios require a $500 minimum investment. Copying other traders starts from $200.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30).
Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app.
CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum.
Smart Portfolios group assets thematically and are managed by eToro’s Investment Team; they rebalance regularly, require a $500 minimum, and carry no management fees.
Practice trading with a $100,000 virtual portfolio.

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FX Replay

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Browser-based replay & manual backtesting platform for FX, futures (incl. CME), crypto, and commodities. Distinctives include seconds-level data on select markets, multi-chart layouts (up to 16), multi‑asset sessions (up to 5 instruments), analytics with Monte Carlo & RR simulators, a journal/checklists, and an economic calendar (plan-limited country coverage). Paid plans include a 5‑day free trial.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Manual backtesting & bar replay with 1‑minute data across assets; seconds timeframes available for some FX and futures symbols.
Data sources: Dukascopy & OANDA for FX; CME for futures.
Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery).
MultiPair sessions (backtest up to 5 assets simultaneously).
MultiChart layouts (up to 16 charts).

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

3 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Paper Trading, Calendar, and Data Visualizations.

Where they differ

eToro

Distinct strengths include:

Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30).
Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app.
CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum.
Smart Portfolios group assets thematically and are managed by eToro’s Investment Team; they rebalance regularly, require a $500 minimum, and carry no management fees.

FX Replay

Distinct strengths include:

Backtesting

Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown)

Monte Carlo

Manual backtesting & bar replay with 1‑minute data across assets; seconds timeframes available for some FX and futures symbols.
Data sources: Dukascopy & OANDA for FX; CME for futures.
Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery).
MultiPair sessions (backtest up to 5 assets simultaneously).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	eToro	FX Replay
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Paper Trading, Calendar, Data Visualizations Unique: Brokerage, Copy/Social Trading, Advanced Order Types, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Dividends, IPO, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Education	Shared: Paper Trading, Calendar, Data Visualizations Unique: Backtesting, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Monte Carlo
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptos, Commodities, Currencies	Currencies, Futures, Commodities, Cryptos
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30). Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app. CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum. Smart Portfolios group assets thematically and are managed by eToro’s Investment Team; they rebalance regularly, require a $500 minimum, and carry no management fees. Practice trading with a $100,000 virtual portfolio. Fractional shares available — invest from as little as $10 in stocks or ETFs.	Unique Manual backtesting & bar replay with 1‑minute data across assets; seconds timeframes available for some FX and futures symbols. Data sources: Dukascopy & OANDA for FX; CME for futures. Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery). MultiPair sessions (backtest up to 5 assets simultaneously). MultiChart layouts (up to 16 charts). Analytics: drawdown analytics, strategy analytics, and dashboards.
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 eToro and FX Replay both support?

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

Do eToro and FX Replay require subscriptions?

Both eToro and FX Replay keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

eToro ships a dedicated mobile experience, while FX Replay focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

eToro differentiates itself with Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30)., Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app., and CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum., whereas FX Replay stands out for Manual backtesting & bar replay with 1‑minute data across assets; seconds timeframes available for some FX and futures symbols., Data sources: Dukascopy & OANDA for FX; CME for futures., and Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery)..

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