A free TradingView alternative for prop firm traders
AlgoBars connects to 131 prop firms as well as 334 brokers, so you can test a strategy, run it on your evaluation and copy trades across funded accounts from one free platform. The built-in journal records every trade.
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What prop firm traders pay TradingView for, free on AlgoBars
TradingView plan details from its pricing page, checked October 2026.
| Feature | TradingView: plan you pay for | AlgoBars |
|---|---|---|
| Automated live trading | Not built in; needs third-party bridges | Built in: 334 brokers, 24/7 on AlgoBars servers, no VPS |
| Trade journal | Not included | Free |
| Trade copier and copy trading | Not included | Free |
| Deep backtesting | Premium and up | Free and unlimited, plus walk-forward and Monte Carlo |
| Paper trading | Included | Free |
| Price to lift the limits | $14.95 to $199.95 a month | $0 |
Everything else is free too
These are the features that matter most for this style of trading. The full AlgoBars vs TradingView comparison covers every category, from charting and data to automation, journaling and copy trading.
What actually costs money on AlgoBars
Every platform feature is free on every account, every month: no card, no trial and nothing to cancel. You only pay for AI usage: AI writing a strategy, indicator or alert for you, AI analysis and chat, and auto-trading on external (non-integrated) brokers. You get 250 credits free every month, and more cost $1 per 100. Anything you write yourself, every backtest, every import and trading on integrated brokers stay free.
Frequently asked questions
Is AlgoBars a good free TradingView alternative for prop firm traders?
Yes. Prop traders can trade on 131 prop firms, copy trades across accounts and keep a journal, all free.
Can I copy trades across funded accounts?
Yes. The AlgoBars trade copier copies between your accounts with size and risk rules per account, free.
Can I test a strategy before an evaluation?
Yes. Backtesting is free and unlimited, and paper trading is free.
Is AlgoBars really free?
Yes. Every platform feature is free on every account, with no card and no trial. Only AI usage costs credits, and you get 250 free every month.
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Sources
- TradingView pricing
- AlgoBars figures: pricing, FAQ
Competitor prices and terms change. They are shown as published when checked in October 2026. Trading involves risk of loss.