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AmiBroker

Desktop technical analysis and system-backtesting software sold as a one-time license rather than a subscription.

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AmiBroker is a Windows desktop application for charting, technical analysis and systematic strategy development, built around its own AFL (AmiBroker Formula Language) for writing indicators, scans, exploration reports and backtestable trading systems. It supports portfolio-level backtesting with position sizing and walk-forward optimization, real-time quote monitoring, and connections to numerous third-party data feeds rather than a single bundled dataset. Unlike most modern tools in this category, it is sold under a perpetual license with a defined free-upgrade period rather than a recurring subscription, with separate Standard and Professional editions and optional add-ons for quote downloading and AI-assisted formula writing.

At a glance

Vendor AmiBroker.com
Pricing model Subscription
Free tier No
Deployment Self-hosted
Open source No
Best for Systematic traders who prefer a one-time desktop license over a recurring subscription.

Pricing

One-time perpetual license by edition, including 24 months of free upgrades; separate upgrade pricing for existing owners.

Plan Price Notes
Standard Edition $299 one-time; 32-bit only; 24 months free upgrades
Professional Edition $379 one-time; 32/64-bit; 24 months free upgrades
Ultimate Pack Pro $499 one-time; Professional Edition plus AmiQuote and AFL Code Wizard + AI Assistant add-ons

Prices read from the vendor's own page on September 21, 2026. Vendors change prices; check the source before you budget.

Features

  • AFL formula language for indicators, scans and systems
  • Portfolio-level backtesting with position sizing
  • Walk-forward optimization
  • Real-time quote monitoring window
  • Third-party data feed connections
  • Exploration and scanning across large symbol universes

Integrations

Profile last reviewed September 21, 2026

Alternatives

MetaStock Desktop technical analysis software for system testing, charting and end-of-day or real-time trading signals. QuantConnect Cloud algorithmic trading platform built on the open-source LEAN engine, with research notebooks and live deployment. Portfolio123 Web platform for building, screening and backtesting rules-based equity strategies on fundamental and technical factors.

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Terms to know

Time series forecasting Predicting future values of a metric using patterns found in its own historical sequence over time. Backtesting Testing a trading or investment strategy against historical data to see how it would have performed. Technical analysis Forecasting future price movement from historical price and volume patterns rather than company fundamentals.

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How to choose a quant research and backtesting platform The choice is really about who owns the code — a library you control, a desktop license, or a hosted platform with data included.