Honest comparison
AlphaLab vs. Stratos
Stratos is a newer paper-trading app focused on a clean mobile experience. AlphaLab is a broader lab: backtesting, multi-asset paper trading, portfolio risk tools and a beginner curriculum, all in the browser with no app install.
Where Stratos shines
We're honest about the competition.
- •Polished mobile-first paper trading experience
- •Simple, modern interface aimed at newer traders
- •Social and gamified features that make practice engaging
Where AlphaLab wins for beginners
Built for learning, not just charting.
- Backtesting on years of historical data — test a rule before you ever paper trade it
- Full multi-asset coverage: stocks, options, futures, crypto, bonds, commodities and alternatives
- Portfolio-level risk analysis: sector exposure, correlation, drawdown and stress tests
- A free tiered Learn curriculum with lessons, quizzes and cited sources
- Works in any browser with no app install; installable as a PWA if you want it
Frequently asked
Is AlphaLab better than Stratos for learning to trade?
If you want a structured path from market basics to your first paper trade, AlphaLab's free Learn curriculum and backtester give you more to learn with. Stratos is a strong choice if you want a simple mobile-first paper trading app.
Does AlphaLab have a mobile app?
AlphaLab is a web app that works in any mobile browser and can be installed to your home screen as a PWA. There is no separate app store download.
Can I backtest on AlphaLab?
Yes. Backtesting is included even on the free plan. Run buy-and-hold, moving-average crossover and other rules against years of daily history, with commissions and slippage, and compare against a benchmark like the S&P 500.
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