Last updated: September 30, 2026

A TradingSim Alternative With a Free Plan (2026)

TestMax is a web-based market replay platform with a free plan: the latest two months of NQ and ES futures, EURUSD and other Free-enabled instruments, with simulated orders and analytics. TestMax Pro costs $14.99/mo. TradingSim has no free plan; its Pro plan is $33/mo billed annually (as of September 2026).

Free plan · No credit card · 4,000+ traders have signed up

TradingSim Plans (September 2026)

From tradingsim.com, reviewed September 30, 2026. Both plans list a 7-day free trial; no free plan is listed.

TradingSim planPriceMarket historyNotes
Pro$33/mo billed annually ($396/yr, as of September 2026)2 yearsWeb-based market replay
Premium$37/mo billed annually ($449/yr, as of September 2026)5 yearsAdds tick charts

Where Each One Fits

TradingSim is stronger for stocks

TradingSim lists more than 10,000 stock symbols, 5 years of history and tick and second charts on Premium (as of September 2026). TestMax does not offer individual stocks or tick charts.

TestMax starts free and adds rule practice

TestMax has a free plan on NQ and ES futures and EURUSD, and Pro at $14.99/mo adds MNQ, MES and GC, Challenge Mode for evaluation-style rules, and the Algo Playground for Python strategies. Simulated results do not predict live results.

TradingSim vs TestMax

FeatureTestMaxTradingSim
Free planYes: latest two months on Free-enabled instrumentsNo; 7-day free trial
Lowest paid price$14.99/mo, billed monthly$33/mo, billed annually (as of September 2026)
US stocksNoYes, 10,000+ symbols
FuturesNQ and ES on Free; MNQ, MES and GC on ProMini and micro contracts
ForexYes, including EURUSDNot listed on tradingsim.com
CryptoYesYes
Evaluation-style rule practiceChallenge Mode (Pro)Not listed on tradingsim.com
Python strategy backtestingAlgo Playground (Pro)Not listed on tradingsim.com
Tick chartsNo; historical barsPremium plan

TradingSim details from tradingsim.com, reviewed September 30, 2026. Confirm current plans before subscribing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a free TradingSim alternative?

Yes. TestMax has a free plan with the latest two months of data on NQ and ES futures, EURUSD and other Free-enabled instruments, including simulated orders, the trade journal and analytics. No credit card is needed. TradingSim lists a 7-day free trial and no free plan (as of September 2026).

How much does TradingSim cost?

As of September 2026, tradingsim.com lists Pro at $33/mo billed annually ($396 a year) and Premium at $37/mo billed annually ($449 a year), each with a 7-day free trial. Check tradingsim.com for current prices.

How much does TestMax cost?

TestMax Free is $0. TestMax Pro is $14.99/mo, billed monthly, and adds full available history, MNQ, MES and GC futures, multi-chart layouts, Challenge Mode and the Algo Playground.

Can TestMax replay US stocks like TradingSim?

No. TestMax covers futures, forex, crypto, spot metals and selected index and energy CFDs, not individual stocks. If you practice stock day trading, TradingSim covers more than 10,000 stock symbols (as of September 2026).

Which is better for futures practice?

Both replay futures. TestMax puts NQ and ES on its free plan, adds MNQ, MES and GC on Pro, and adds Challenge Mode for practicing evaluation-style rules such as trailing drawdown and daily loss limits. Compare the markets and history you need before choosing.

Replay Futures Free

Replay NQ and ES futures, EURUSD and other Free-enabled instruments, place simulated orders and review your results. No credit card is required for Free.

Start Free

Related Pages

We use cookies to keep you signed in and to understand how our app is used. You choose what to allow.