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Gekko

Gekko

Free open-source backtesting and trading bot (Node.js)

About Gekko

Gekko is a free, open-source backtesting and trading bot built on Node.js with a modular plugin system. It features paper trading, live trading, and a web UI. Note: development has largely stopped, but it remains a valuable learning tool and community forks exist.

Features

Backtesting engine
Paper trading
Live trading
Web UI
Plugin system
Multiple exchanges

Pricing

Free & Open Source

Pros

  • Great for learning bot development
  • Completely free
  • Good backtesting engine

Cons

  • Development paused
  • Limited exchange support
  • Outdated codebase

Community & Socials

WebsiteGitHub

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