Free forex backtesting software: no download, no card

Updated 7 November 2026 · 4 min read

You don’t need to pay or install anything to start backtesting forex. PlayBack Forex has a free plan that runs in your browser and on your phone, with no card required.

PlayBack Forex: EURUSD on four synced timeframes (4h, 1h, 15m, 5m) with the future candles hidden
PlayBack Forex in the browser: no download needed.

What the free plan includes

When Pro is worth it

If you trade intraday (scalping, ICT or SMC entries on 1m to 4h), Pro opens PlayBack on every timeframe from 1 minute, custom timeframes, and every tab of the report: Risks with Monte Carlo, the Tester report and session comparison. It costs ₦500 for 24 hours or ₦3,000 for 30 days, with no auto-renewal. See pricing.

Why traders choose PlayBack Forex

PlayBack Forex trading report: profit factor, win rate, maximum drawdown, Sharpe ratio and the balance and equity curve
The Summary tab of the trading report after a session.

Questions people ask

Is there free forex backtesting software?

Yes. PlayBack Forex is free to start with no download and no card: every chart to view, and PlayBack with paper trading on daily, weekly and monthly charts.

Do I need to download anything?

No. It runs in your browser on a computer, tablet or phone, and you can add it to your home screen.

What does Pro add?

PlayBack on every timeframe down to 1 minute, custom timeframes and every tab of the report, for ₦500 for 24 hours or ₦3,000 for 30 days.

Try it on real history

Open PlayBack Forex in your browser, pick a pair and a start candle, and trade the chart as it unfolds. Free to start.