FX Replay adds Paper Trading, Data Visualizations, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Monte Carlo, and Calendar coverage that Options Profit Calculator skips.
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FX Replay vs Options Profit Calculator comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Options Profit Calculator includes Options P&L, and Options & Derivatives 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)..
Options Profit Calculator is known for: Strategy calculators for basic, spread, and advanced option structures, including multi-leg setups (2–8 legs)., ROI tables show profit/loss across both price and time, with line charts that can include stock performance comparisons., and Option Finder scans liquid contracts and suggests optimal calls, puts, or spreads by target price/date, using implied volatility derived from mid/last prices..
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
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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Options Profit Calculator
optionsprofitcalculator.com
Free web-based toolkit for visualizing options strategies and profit/loss scenarios. Quotes are delayed 15–30 minutes. A paid membership adds advanced calculators, a backtester with 20+ years of data, and an ad-free experience. Real-time data is listed as “coming soon.”
Platforms
Web
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Strategy calculators for basic, spread, and advanced option structures, including multi-leg setups (2–8 legs).
- ROI tables show profit/loss across both price and time, with line charts that can include stock performance comparisons.
- Option Finder scans liquid contracts and suggests optimal calls, puts, or spreads by target price/date, using implied volatility derived from mid/last prices.
- Pricing based on Black–Scholes, with IV computed from option and underlying prices. Quotes delayed ~15–30 minutes; daily estimates use market-open snapshots.
- Probability of Profit (PoP) uses a normative distribution based on 30-day IV rather than delta.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
1 overlapBoth tools cover this research theme.
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).
Options Profit Calculator
Distinct strengths include:
- Strategy calculators for basic, spread, and advanced option structures, including multi-leg setups (2–8 legs).
- ROI tables show profit/loss across both price and time, with line charts that can include stock performance comparisons.
- Option Finder scans liquid contracts and suggests optimal calls, puts, or spreads by target price/date, using implied volatility derived from mid/last prices.
- Pricing based on Black–Scholes, with IV computed from option and underlying prices. Quotes delayed ~15–30 minutes; daily estimates use market-open snapshots.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | FX Replay | Options Profit Calculator |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Backtesting Unique: Paper Trading, Data Visualizations, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Monte Carlo, Calendar | Shared: Backtesting Unique: Options P&L, Options & Derivatives |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Currencies, Futures, Commodities, Cryptos | Options |
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, Subscription |
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 | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do FX Replay and Options Profit Calculator both support?
Both platforms cover Backtesting workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do FX Replay and Options Profit Calculator require subscriptions?
Both FX Replay and Options Profit Calculator keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access FX Replay and Options Profit Calculator?
Both FX Replay and Options Profit Calculator 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 Options Profit Calculator stands out for Strategy calculators for basic, spread, and advanced option structures, including multi-leg setups (2–8 legs)., ROI tables show profit/loss across both price and time, with line charts that can include stock performance comparisons., and Option Finder scans liquid contracts and suggests optimal calls, puts, or spreads by target price/date, using implied volatility derived from mid/last prices..
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