Build the consistency to go live — with the most realistic trading simulator on the web. Stocks, futures, and crypto with real tick data, professional tools, and zero risk.
Replay any trading session from the past 3 years — pause, rewind, fast-forward
30-second signup. No downloads. Works in your browser.
Choose any trading day from the past 3 years to replay.
Use real tools on real data. Build consistency before going live.
Every tick from NYSE, NASDAQ & AMEX replayed exactly as it happened. Not delayed quotes — the actual tape.
Replay any market session from the past 3 years on your schedule. Practice anytime, anywhere, in your browser.
No real money. No brokerage account needed. Just you, the market, and your strategy.
Because free simulators give you delayed data and a buy button. TradingSim gives you the real thing.
| Feature | Free Paper Trading | TradingSim |
|---|---|---|
| Real historical tick data | ✗ | ✓ |
| Full market session replay | ✗ | ✓ |
| Intraday stock scanner | ✗ | ✓ |
| Level 2 & Time & Sales replay | ✗ | ✓ |
| Hotkey order execution | Limited | ✓ |
| Pause, rewind, fast-forward | ✗ | ✓ |
| Automatic trade journaling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Practice any past trading day | ✗ | ✓ |
| 100% web-based, no downloads | Desktop app | ✓ |
Don't waste the first 30 minutes of your session looking for setups. The scanner surfaces them for you — the same way it would on a live trading day.
Most simulators give you a chart and a buy button. TradingSim gives you the full order book so you can read supply and demand like a professional.
This isn't a random number generator. Every tick, every candle, every spread — replayed exactly as it happened on the original trading day.
TradingSim supports every order type your real broker does. Practice the exact execution workflow you'll use when real money is on the line.
Practice without feedback is just repetition. TradingSim's analytics show you exactly what's working so you can build real consistency.
Free paper trading tools use delayed or simulated data — you're not practicing on real market conditions. TradingSim replays actual historical sessions tick-by-tick, including scanner data, Level 2, and time & sales. You can also pause, rewind, and fast-forward — something no live paper trading platform offers. It's the difference between practicing on a flight simulator vs. watching a YouTube video about flying.
No. TradingSim is 100% web-based and runs in any modern browser — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge. No software to install, no data feeds to configure, no platform fees. Just sign up and start trading.
Absolutely. Whether you're just learning what a candlestick chart is or you're an experienced trader refining a specific strategy, TradingSim adapts to your level. Beginners love it because they can make mistakes without losing money. Experienced traders love it because they can practice specific setups on demand.
The free trial is 7 days with full access to all features. You can cancel anytime during the trial and won't be charged. A payment method is required to start the trial to prevent abuse, but you won't be billed until the trial ends.
All market data is included in your subscription — no add-on data fees. You get access to 11,000+ US equities (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX), futures contracts (ES, NQ, CL, GC, and more), and major cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.). Data goes back 3 years on Pro and 5 years on Premium.
Yes. Cancel anytime from your account settings — no phone calls, no hoops. If you cancel during the free trial you won't be charged at all.
TradingSim is tremendously valuable for aspiring traders who are busy during market hours. They can practice under realistic conditions before going live.
My win rate went from 35% to 58% in 3 months. TradingSim showed me I was overtrading in the first hour. Once I fixed my timing, everything changed.
I thought I'd try it for a week and cancel. Six months later, I'm still here. The replay engine is the closest thing to live trading I've found — and I've tried them all.
All market data included. Cancel anytime.
For everyday traders
Billed annually
For serious traders
Billed annually
Every successful trader started by practicing. Make your mistakes here — not in the market.
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