FX Replay adds Backtesting, Paper Trading, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Monte Carlo, and Calendar coverage that OpenInsider skips.
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Tool Comparison
FX Replay vs OpenInsider comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
OpenInsider includes Screeners, Insider Data, and Regulatory Filings Monitoring categories that FX Replay omits.
In depth comparison
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.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Pricing
FreeSubscription
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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OpenInsider
openinsider.com
Editor’s pick Hands-on review
Free web-based screener for U.S. SEC Form 4 filings, tracking insider buys and sells in real time. Data is sourced directly from SEC.gov and refreshed between 6:00 and 22:00 ET on U.S. business days.
Platforms
Web
Pricing
Free
Quick highlights
- Real-time screener of SEC Form 4 insider trading disclosures for U.S. stocks.
- Prebuilt screeners for quick discovery: Latest Purchases/Sales, $25k+ CEO or CFO buys, Cluster Buys, and weekly/monthly Top Purchases and Sales.
- Aggregate Buy–Sell charts to visualize overall insider sentiment.
- Detailed filing tables with trade/filing dates, transaction codes, prices, quantities, and values, with an integrated code legend.
- Ability to drill down by sector, industry, ticker, or individual insider profile.
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Where they differ
FX Replay
Distinct strengths include:
- 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).
OpenInsider
Distinct strengths include:
- Real-time screener of SEC Form 4 insider trading disclosures for U.S. stocks.
- Prebuilt screeners for quick discovery: Latest Purchases/Sales, $25k+ CEO or CFO buys, Cluster Buys, and weekly/monthly Top Purchases and Sales.
- Aggregate Buy–Sell charts to visualize overall insider sentiment.
- Detailed filing tables with trade/filing dates, transaction codes, prices, quantities, and values, with an integrated code legend.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | FX Replay | OpenInsider |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Data Visualizations Unique: Backtesting, Paper Trading, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Monte Carlo, Calendar | Shared: Data Visualizations Unique: Screeners, Insider Data, Regulatory Filings Monitoring |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Currencies, Futures, Commodities, Cryptos | Stocks |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do FX Replay and OpenInsider both support?
Both platforms cover Data Visualizations workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do FX Replay and OpenInsider require subscriptions?
Both FX Replay and OpenInsider keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access FX Replay and OpenInsider?
Both FX Replay and OpenInsider 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 OpenInsider stands out for Real-time screener of SEC Form 4 insider trading disclosures for U.S. stocks., Prebuilt screeners for quick discovery: Latest Purchases/Sales, $25k+ CEO or CFO buys, Cluster Buys, and weekly/monthly Top Purchases and Sales., and Aggregate Buy–Sell charts to visualize overall insider sentiment..
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