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QuantIDE is a free Python IDE that helps you build, backtest, and deploy trading strategies.
Why Aspiring Quants Give Up
Complex Setup
40+ hours configuring Jupyter, installing libraries, debugging API connections
Expensive Barriers
QuantConnect: $60/mo. VPS: $60/mo. Just to start learning
Fragmented Tools
IDE + data provider + backtester + broker = 4 logins, 4 connections
Tutorial Overload
Endless YouTube videos, but nothing that works out of the box
Everything You Need. Nothing You Don't.
One app. One download. Zero configuration.
Professional IDE
Syntax highlighting, autocomplete, debugging
Instant Backtesting
Unlimited local backtests, no cloud lag
AI Strategy Copilot
Generate, optimize, explain strategies
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Your AI Trading Partner
Not just code generation. A teaching assistant that helps you learn by building.
Create a mean reversion strategy for tech stocks
Backtest Results
Generate
Describe your idea, get production-ready code
Optimize
AI suggests better parameters based on backtest results
Learn
Ask 'why did this strategy fail?' Get explanations in plain English
From Zero to Live Trading
Get started in minutes, not weeks
Install (5 min)
One-click download. No Python installation required. Runs locally.
Code (15 min)
Write your strategy or let AI generate it. Built-in templates included.
Backtest (30 sec)
Test 10 years of data in seconds. No cloud uploads, no waiting.
Deploy (2 min)
Connect to IBKR with one click. Paper trade or go live.
Finally, A Fair Comparison
| Feature | QuantIDE.io | QuantConnect | TradingView | MetaTrader |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | FREE | $60/mo | Free/$15+/mo | Free |
| Setup Time | <5 min | ~30 min | ~15 min | ~20 min |
| Local Backtesting | Unlimited | Cloud only | Limited | Limited |
| Live Trading | Free | Paid | Limited (via webhook) | Free |
| AI Coding | Yes | No | No | No |
| Python Support | Native | Yes | No (Pine Script) | No (MQL only) |
| Multi-Asset & Options | Yes (Stocks, Options, Futures, Crypto) | Limited | Charts only | Limited |
| Beginner Friendly | Yes | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Data Included | Yes | Paid | Limited free | Yes |
Everything You Need to Build & Trade
A modern IDE for quants, traders, and funds. Start free, upgrade when you're ready.
No credit card required
Core IDE
- ✓Full-featured Python IDE
- ✓Strategy editor with syntax highlighting
- ✓Local data storage
- ✓Full performance on your own machine
- ✓Multi-asset support (Stocks, Options, Futures, Crypto)
Backtesting & Trading
- ✓Unlimited local backtesting
- ✓Local live trading
- ✓Real-time performance metrics
- ✓Equity curve visualization
- ✓Risk management tools
AI Features
- ✓AI code generation
- ✓AI strategy suggestions
- ✓AI strategy refactoring
- ✓Long-context reasoning
- ✓Smart code completion
Collaboration & Cloud
- ✓Cloud sync (strategies, settings, data)
- ✓Community strategy sharing
- ✓Access shared strategies
- ✓Private strategy marketplace
- ✓Shared team workspaces
- ✓Web-based IDE + portal
Enterprise
- ✓Multi-server cloud environment
- ✓SSO + access control
- ✓5–10 seats included
- ✓API triggers for automation
- ✓Private cloud storage
- ✓Priority support & onboarding
Ready to Get Started?
Download QuantIDE and start building your trading strategies today. Upgrade to unlock AI features and cloud sync when you're ready.
Free forever. No credit card required.
Trusted by Traders Worldwide
"I tried QuantConnect for 6 months and couldn't get my first strategy live. With QuantIDE, I was paper trading in 2 days."
"The AI copilot is like having a senior quant mentor. It doesn't just give you code—it explains *why* it works."
"Finally, a tool that doesn't feel like it was built in 2010. This is the future of retail algo trading."
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