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Monday, October 6, 2025

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FX Replay vs Portfolio Visualizer 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 Portfolio Visualizer skips.

Portfolio Visualizer includes Quant, Factor Exposure, and Correlation 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)..

Portfolio Visualizer is known for: Portfolio backtesting for mutual funds, ETFs, and stocks with configurable rebalancing rules; separate modules for asset-class backtesting., Monte Carlo simulations for portfolio growth, survival probabilities, and goal-based financial planning., and Optimization tools including efficient frontier modeling, mean–variance optimization, and the Black–Litterman model..

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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Portfolio Visualizer

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Web-based analytics suite for portfolio backtesting, optimization, and factor analysis. The free tier supports up to ~15 assets and limited history, while Basic and Pro tiers extend to ~150 assets with YTD results, model saving, and data export. Paid plans include a 14-day free trial.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Portfolio backtesting for mutual funds, ETFs, and stocks with configurable rebalancing rules; separate modules for asset-class backtesting.
Monte Carlo simulations for portfolio growth, survival probabilities, and goal-based financial planning.
Optimization tools including efficient frontier modeling, mean–variance optimization, and the Black–Litterman model.
Factor analytics with multi-factor regressions and a risk-factor allocation optimizer.
Correlation analysis at the asset or asset-class level via heatmaps and matrices.

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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).

Portfolio Visualizer

Distinct strengths include:

Quant

Factor Exposure

Correlation

Portfolio backtesting for mutual funds, ETFs, and stocks with configurable rebalancing rules; separate modules for asset-class backtesting.
Monte Carlo simulations for portfolio growth, survival probabilities, and goal-based financial planning.
Optimization tools including efficient frontier modeling, mean–variance optimization, and the Black–Litterman model.
Factor analytics with multi-factor regressions and a risk-factor allocation optimizer.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	FX Replay	Portfolio Visualizer
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, Factor Exposure, Correlation
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Currencies, Futures, Commodities, Cryptos	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities
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 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 Portfolio backtesting for mutual funds, ETFs, and stocks with configurable rebalancing rules; separate modules for asset-class backtesting. Monte Carlo simulations for portfolio growth, survival probabilities, and goal-based financial planning. Optimization tools including efficient frontier modeling, mean–variance optimization, and the Black–Litterman model. Factor analytics with multi-factor regressions and a risk-factor allocation optimizer. Correlation analysis at the asset or asset-class level via heatmaps and matrices. Tactical asset allocation strategies such as moving averages, momentum signals, valuation-based models, and target volatility frameworks.
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 Portfolio Visualizer 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 Portfolio Visualizer require subscriptions?

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

How can you access FX Replay and Portfolio Visualizer?

Both FX Replay and Portfolio Visualizer 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 Portfolio Visualizer stands out for Portfolio backtesting for mutual funds, ETFs, and stocks with configurable rebalancing rules; separate modules for asset-class backtesting., Monte Carlo simulations for portfolio growth, survival probabilities, and goal-based financial planning., and Optimization tools including efficient frontier modeling, mean–variance optimization, and the Black–Litterman model..

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