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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

QuantConnect vs QuantRocket comparison

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

QuantConnect logo

QuantConnect

quantconnect.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, API
QuantRocket logo

QuantRocket

quantrocket.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
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At a glance

Platforms
QuantConnectWeb, Desktop, API
QuantRocketWeb, API
Categories
QuantConnect6
QuantRocket8
Pricing details

Tool

QuantConnect

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Quant ResearcherSubscription
TeamSubscription
Trading FirmSubscription
InstitutionSubscription

Tool

QuantRocket

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Full AccessSubscription

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Platform details

AttributeQuantConnectQuantRocket
Asset types
StocksETFsOptionsFuturesCurrenciesCryptos
StocksETFsFuturesCurrenciesOptions
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPAC
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day
StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day
API access
REST
RESTWebSocket
Export formats
CSVJSONPDF
CSVJSON

Coverage overlap

Shared categories4

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

QuantConnect strengths2

Categories covered by QuantConnect only.

QuantRocket strengths4

Categories covered by QuantRocket only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between QuantConnect and QuantRocket?

QuantConnect focuses on Quant, Backtesting, and Paper Trading while QuantRocket specializes in Screeners, Quant, and Backtesting. They overlap in 4 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do QuantConnect and QuantRocket cost?

Good news—both QuantConnect and QuantRocket offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Do QuantConnect and QuantRocket have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose QuantConnect or QuantRocket?

Choose QuantConnect if you need Seamless environment that connects research, backtests, and live trading on institutional-grade co-located servers., and Powered by the open-source LEAN engine (Python 3.11 and C#), with the flexibility to run locally or in the cloud.. Go with QuantRocket if Includes survivorship-bias-free US minute-bar data (from 2007 onward) for Zipline backtests and live trading, with optional real-time feeds from brokers like IBKR and Alpaca., and Supports point-in-time screening and ranking pipelines, and integrates with Alphalens and Pyfolio for in-notebook analysis inside Jupyter. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do QuantConnect and QuantRocket cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, and Currencies. QuantConnect also includes Cryptos.

Do QuantConnect and QuantRocket offer real-time data?

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

Can I export data from QuantConnect and QuantRocket?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (CSV, and JSON). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

Can QuantConnect or QuantRocket connect to my broker?

Both platforms offer broker integrations, so you can sync your portfolio for seamless tracking and analysis.

Which has a better stock screener—QuantConnect or QuantRocket?

QuantRocket includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. QuantConnect focuses on other analytical tools.

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