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MesoSim vs Tegus comparison

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

Quick takeaways

MesoSim adds Backtesting, Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, APIs & SDKs, and AI Chat coverage that Tegus skips.

Tegus includes Transcripts, Improved Filings, Financials, Alerts, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins categories that MesoSim omits.

MesoSim has a free tier, while Tegus requires a paid plan.

Tegus offers mobile access, which MesoSim skips.

In depth comparison

MesoSim

mesosim.io

Options strategy backtesting SaaS with low-code strategy definitions, observability (events log), risk graphs/Greeks, margin reporting, an options valuation model/solver, and an implied-volatility surface viewer. Plan gating: Free includes 25 runs; Standard ($1000/yr) unlocks unlimited SPX + BTCUSD/ETHUSD options backtests plus sharing/exports and 1 MesoLive paper-trading account; Advanced ($1250/yr) adds RUT/VIX/GLD, margin models, vol surface/HD risk graphs, and hourly risk traces (plus up to 2 paper accounts). Live trade execution is a paid MesoLive add-on; API access is FundPro-only.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Advanced options strategy backtesting service built around a low-code workflow.
Strategy Definition schema supports multi-leg structures plus entry/exit/adjustments and simulator controls (fill model, commissions/slippage, margin, position monitoring).
TradFi instruments documented for simulation: SPX (data from 2010), RUT/VIX (data from 2012), and GLD (data from 2012), with index vs equity option modeling notes.
Published data availability + vendors and resolution (5-minute): SPX/RUT/VIX/GLD sourced from Cboe Global Markets; BTCUSD/ETHUSD (and historical SOLUSD) sourced from Deribit.
Position Monitor provides 2D/3D risk graphs, PnL, and Greeks, with trace collection intervals (Off/Daily/Hourly).

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Tegus

tegus.com

Tegus is a unified research platform that blends expert-call transcripts, SEC filings, financial models, and benchmarking dashboards into one workflow. It features AI-generated transcript summaries, advanced filing search, and pre-built industry comps. Analyst-built Excel models integrate directly via an add-in, and the platform offers a transparent Expert Calls service for custom interviews. Subscriptions are seat or enterprise-based through AlphaSense, with free trials available but no public pricing.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

Extensive expert-call transcript library with more than 100,000 transcripts, growing by 2,500 new calls each month and covering 36,000+ public and private companies.
AI-generated summaries and topic tagging to help navigate transcripts quickly.
Expert Calls service allows users to commission custom interviews, with flat, transparent pricing and no credit system.
Company Filings module enables cross-document search, email alerts, watchlists, downloadable tables, and historical table comparisons.
Financial Models library with analyst-built Excel models, pre-set templates (DCF, LBO, M&A), and one-click updates through the Tegus Excel Add-in.

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Where they differ

MesoSim

Distinct strengths include:

Backtesting Options & Derivatives Paper Trading APIs & SDKs AI Chat

Advanced options strategy backtesting service built around a low-code workflow.
Strategy Definition schema supports multi-leg structures plus entry/exit/adjustments and simulator controls (fill model, commissions/slippage, margin, position monitoring).
TradFi instruments documented for simulation: SPX (data from 2010), RUT/VIX (data from 2012), and GLD (data from 2012), with index vs equity option modeling notes.
Published data availability + vendors and resolution (5-minute): SPX/RUT/VIX/GLD sourced from Cboe Global Markets; BTCUSD/ETHUSD (and historical SOLUSD) sourced from Deribit.

Tegus

Distinct strengths include:

Transcripts Improved Filings Financials Alerts Sheets / Excel Add-ins

Extensive expert-call transcript library with more than 100,000 transcripts, growing by 2,500 new calls each month and covering 36,000+ public and private companies.
AI-generated summaries and topic tagging to help navigate transcripts quickly.
Expert Calls service allows users to commission custom interviews, with flat, transparent pricing and no credit system.
Company Filings module enables cross-document search, email alerts, watchlists, downloadable tables, and historical table comparisons.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	MesoSim	Tegus
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data Visualizations, AI Unique: Backtesting, Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, APIs & SDKs, AI Chat	Shared: Data Visualizations, AI Unique: Transcripts, Improved Filings, Financials, Alerts, Sheets / Excel Add-ins
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Options, Cryptos	Stocks
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web, Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Advanced options strategy backtesting service built around a low-code workflow. Strategy Definition schema supports multi-leg structures plus entry/exit/adjustments and simulator controls (fill model, commissions/slippage, margin, position monitoring). TradFi instruments documented for simulation: SPX (data from 2010), RUT/VIX (data from 2012), and GLD (data from 2012), with index vs equity option modeling notes. Published data availability + vendors and resolution (5-minute): SPX/RUT/VIX/GLD sourced from Cboe Global Markets; BTCUSD/ETHUSD (and historical SOLUSD) sourced from Deribit. Position Monitor provides 2D/3D risk graphs, PnL, and Greeks, with trace collection intervals (Off/Daily/Hourly). Volatility Surface viewer to explore implied-vol surfaces with overlays (e.g., open interest, volume, bid-ask spread, Greeks) and playback at 5-minute resolution (non-crypto in current version).	Unique Extensive expert-call transcript library with more than 100,000 transcripts, growing by 2,500 new calls each month and covering 36,000+ public and private companies. AI-generated summaries and topic tagging to help navigate transcripts quickly. Expert Calls service allows users to commission custom interviews, with flat, transparent pricing and no credit system. Company Filings module enables cross-document search, email alerts, watchlists, downloadable tables, and historical table comparisons. Financial Models library with analyst-built Excel models, pre-set templates (DCF, LBO, M&A), and one-click updates through the Tegus Excel Add-in. Comps & Benchmarking dashboards across 55+ industries, featuring sector-specific KPIs sourced and verified by analysts and technology.
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 MesoSim and Tegus both support?

Both platforms cover Data Visualizations, and AI workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

MesoSim offers a free entry point, while Tegus requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

Which tool has mobile access?

Tegus ships a dedicated mobile experience, while MesoSim focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

MesoSim differentiates itself with Advanced options strategy backtesting service built around a low-code workflow., Strategy Definition schema supports multi-leg structures plus entry/exit/adjustments and simulator controls (fill model, commissions/slippage, margin, position monitoring)., and TradFi instruments documented for simulation: SPX (data from 2010), RUT/VIX (data from 2012), and GLD (data from 2012), with index vs equity option modeling notes., whereas Tegus stands out for Extensive expert-call transcript library with more than 100,000 transcripts, growing by 2,500 new calls each month and covering 36,000+ public and private companies., AI-generated summaries and topic tagging to help navigate transcripts quickly., and Expert Calls service allows users to commission custom interviews, with flat, transparent pricing and no credit system..

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