FX Replay adds Backtesting, Paper Trading, Risk Metrics, Monte Carlo, and Calendar coverage that Trefis skips.
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Tool Comparison
FX Replay vs Trefis comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Trefis includes Valuation Models, Financials, Stock Comparison, Blogs, and Custom Dashboards 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.
Platforms
Pricing
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).
Community votes (overall)
Trefis
trefis.com
Interactive valuation platform where you can build, adjust, and share stock models. It supports a full Excel round-trip (download your scenarios into Excel; upload spreadsheets back into Trefis to auto-generate dashboards). Models can be exported to PDF, Excel, or image. Market data and consensus EPS come from QuoteMedia, with a disclosed 15–20 minute exchange delay. Both free and paid plans are available.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Interactive “what-if” stock models - adjust forecasts, watch the valuation update in real time, and save or compare multiple scenarios.
- Excel round-trip workflow: export models to Excel, make changes locally, then upload again to auto-create interactive dashboards without IT support or templates.
- Export reports, charts, and scenarios as PDF, Excel, or image files.
- Valuations use a blend of sum-of-the-parts and discounted cash flow, with the platform publishing a proprietary “Trefis Price” per share.
- Peer and ratio comparison tools make it easy to benchmark companies against competitors.
Community votes (overall)
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).
Trefis
Distinct strengths include:
- Interactive “what-if” stock models - adjust forecasts, watch the valuation update in real time, and save or compare multiple scenarios.
- Excel round-trip workflow: export models to Excel, make changes locally, then upload again to auto-create interactive dashboards without IT support or templates.
- Export reports, charts, and scenarios as PDF, Excel, or image files.
- Valuations use a blend of sum-of-the-parts and discounted cash flow, with the platform publishing a proprietary “Trefis Price” per share.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | FX Replay | Trefis |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Data Visualizations Unique: Backtesting, Paper Trading, Risk Metrics, Monte Carlo, Calendar | Shared: Data Visualizations Unique: Valuation Models, Financials, Stock Comparison, Blogs, Custom Dashboards |
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, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
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 Trefis 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 Trefis require subscriptions?
Both FX Replay and Trefis keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access FX Replay and Trefis?
Both FX Replay and Trefis 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 Trefis stands out for Interactive “what-if” stock models - adjust forecasts, watch the valuation update in real time, and save or compare multiple scenarios., Excel round-trip workflow: export models to Excel, make changes locally, then upload again to auto-create interactive dashboards without IT support or templates., and Export reports, charts, and scenarios as PDF, Excel, or image files..
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