Lune vs AmiBroker
By Jay Rocco, Chief Editor, FullStack Alpha. Updated . Prices checked on each vendor's own site.
Quick answer
Pick Lune for automated trading plus broker connection. Pick AmiBroker for backtesting plus charting.
Key differences
- Broader feature set: AmiBroker (6 vs 7 core capabilities)
- API access: AmiBroker (Only AmiBroker has it)
- Broker connection: Lune (Only Lune has it)
- Backtesting: AmiBroker (Only AmiBroker has it)
- Automated trading: Lune (Only Lune has it)
Pick Lune if
- You want trades placed automatically
- You want it linked to your broker
- TradingView strategy automation
- Prop firm traders
Pick AmiBroker if
- You test strategies before risking money
- Charts are the center of your workflow
- Serious system backtesters
- One-time license over subscription
Side by side
| Feature | Lune | AmiBroker |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From $31.20/mo | $299 one-time |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Stock screener | Yes | Yes |
| Charting | No | Yes |
| AI trade signals | Yes | Yes |
| Backtesting | No | Yes |
| Strategy builder | Yes | Yes |
| Automated trading | Yes | No |
| Broker connection | Yes | No |
| AI chat assistant | Yes | Yes |
| API access | No | Yes |
Plans
Lune
- Trading Journal: $39/mo
- Auto Trader: $49/mo
- TradingView Indicators: $79/mo
- TradingView Strategies: $99/mo
- Trade Copier: $39/mo
AmiBroker
- Standard: $299 one-time
- Professional: $379 one-time
- Ultimate Pack Pro: $499 one-time
Questions people ask
What is the main difference between Lune and AmiBroker?
Pick Lune for automated trading plus broker connection. Pick AmiBroker for backtesting plus charting.
Which is cheaper, Lune or AmiBroker?
Their entry prices are hard to compare because one does not publish a monthly price. Lune: From $31.20/mo. AmiBroker: $299 one-time.
Do Lune or AmiBroker have a free plan?
Neither has a free plan, but Lune offers a 7-day trial.
Which is better for beginners?
Both target advanced users. Start with whichever has the free plan or trial so you can test before you pay.
Which has better AI features?
They are level on AI depth (4 AI features each). Lune: AI chat assistant, AI trade signals, automated trading, strategy builder. AmiBroker: AI chat assistant, AI trade signals, strategy builder, backtesting.
Can I connect Lune or AmiBroker to ChatGPT or Claude?
Neither has an MCP server, but AmiBroker has an API you can wire up yourself.
Is Lune or AmiBroker better for active trading?
AmiBroker has more of the active-trading toolkit: alerts, scanning, signals and charts.
Should I use both Lune and AmiBroker?
It can make sense. They overlap on only 4 core features, so one can fill gaps the other leaves.