Forex Tester began as desktop software and now ships as Forex Tester Online, which runs in the browser like Backcandle. The real difference is the markets: it is built around FX, and Backcandle carries no spot FX pairs at all — so if FX is what you trade, this is the wrong comparison to read in our favour.
| Feature | Backcandle | Forex Tester Online |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 10 sessions/day, no card | Free demo: 1 month of data, no saving |
| Runs in the browser | Yes, nothing to install | Yes (Forex Tester Online) |
| Crypto perpetuals | Majors free, all on Pro | None listed; BTCUSD and ETHUSD |
| US stocks | Premium plan | 21 large caps, from 2017 |
| Metals | Premium plan | Gold spot; metal futures on Pro |
| Spot FX pairs | Not offered | 112 pairs |
| Exchange-listed futures | Not offered | Yes, on the Pro plan |
| Automatic trade journal | Every fill logged | Built-in journal, tagged by hand |
| Performance analytics | Win rate, PF, Sharpe, drawdown | Equity curve, P&L calendar; limited on Starter |
| Funding & liquidation | Modelled on perpetuals | Swaps and margin modelled |
| Replay speed | Up to 10× | Up to one day per second |
| Historical depth | 12M+ bars from 2020 | Up to 23 years, varies by asset |
| Keyboard-first execution | Full hotkey map | Customisable hotkeys |
The Backcandle column is checked against the product. The Forex Tester Online column is read from their own site, forextester.com, and was last checked Oct 1, 2026. Their plans change, so their site is the current answer. Cells marked not verified are ones no page of theirs we found states — that is not the same as them lacking it.
No. The catalog covers crypto perpetuals, US stocks, metals and energy. If you specifically need spot FX majors, Backcandle is not the right tool today.
No. Backcandle runs in the browser and sessions are stored server-side, so you can leave one open and come back to it from another machine.