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Monday, October 6, 2025

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FX Replay vs okama comparison

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

Quick takeaways

FX Replay adds Paper Trading, and Calendar coverage that okama skips.

okama includes Quant, Portfolio, Correlation, Data APIs, ETF Performance, Inflation Rates, and Interest Rates categories that FX Replay omits.

FX Replay 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., and Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery)..

okama is known for: Interactive Efficient Frontier (mean–variance) widget for quick visualization., Compare-assets widget covering returns, drawdowns, CVaR, and correlations., and Portfolio widget built on adjusted monthly data for risk/return analysis..

FX Replay

fxreplay.com

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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okama

okama.io

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Free open-source toolkit for portfolio analysis and market data. Okama offers web widgets, an API, and a Python library with efficient frontiers, risk metrics, and Monte Carlo simulations. Market and macro data is available end-of-day, with live prices delayed by ~15–20 minutes.

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Interactive Efficient Frontier (mean–variance) widget for quick visualization.
Compare-assets widget covering returns, drawdowns, CVaR, and correlations.
Portfolio widget built on adjusted monthly data for risk/return analysis.
Python library supports mean–variance optimization, rebalancing scenarios, backtesting, and advanced risk metrics such as VaR, CVaR, semideviation, and drawdowns.
Monte Carlo simulations and wealth-index forecasts with percentile bands.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

4 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Backtesting, Data Visualizations, and Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown) plus 1 more area.

Where they differ

FX Replay

Distinct strengths include:

Paper Trading

Calendar

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).

okama

Distinct strengths include:

Interactive Efficient Frontier (mean–variance) widget for quick visualization.
Compare-assets widget covering returns, drawdowns, CVaR, and correlations.
Portfolio widget built on adjusted monthly data for risk/return analysis.
Python library supports mean–variance optimization, rebalancing scenarios, backtesting, and advanced risk metrics such as VaR, CVaR, semideviation, and drawdowns.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	FX Replay	okama
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Backtesting, Data Visualizations, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Monte Carlo Unique: Paper Trading, Calendar	Shared: Backtesting, Data Visualizations, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Monte Carlo Unique: Quant, Portfolio, Correlation, Data APIs, ETF Performance, Inflation Rates, Interest Rates
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Currencies, Futures, Commodities, Cryptos	Stocks, ETFs, Commodities, Currencies, Mutual Funds
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	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.	Unique Interactive Efficient Frontier (mean–variance) widget for quick visualization. Compare-assets widget covering returns, drawdowns, CVaR, and correlations. Portfolio widget built on adjusted monthly data for risk/return analysis. Python library supports mean–variance optimization, rebalancing scenarios, backtesting, and advanced risk metrics such as VaR, CVaR, semideviation, and drawdowns. Monte Carlo simulations and wealth-index forecasts with percentile bands. Free end-of-day market and macroeconomic data via API, including equities, ETFs, mutual funds, commodities, currencies, indexes, inflation, policy rates, and CAPE10 ratios.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do FX Replay and okama both support?

Both platforms cover Backtesting, Data Visualizations, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), and Monte Carlo workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do FX Replay and okama require subscriptions?

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

How can you access FX Replay and okama?

Both FX Replay and okama 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?

FX Replay differentiates itself with 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)., whereas okama stands out for Interactive Efficient Frontier (mean–variance) widget for quick visualization., Compare-assets widget covering returns, drawdowns, CVaR, and correlations., and Portfolio widget built on adjusted monthly data for risk/return analysis..

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