Alpaca Paper Trading
Algorithmic / API testing
Alpaca offers a paper trading environment aimed at developers who want to test automated strategies through an API.
| Markets (general) | Stocks, Crypto |
|---|---|
| Getting started | Sign-up |
| API | Yes (check provider docs) |
| Australian availability | Check the provider’s current terms |
Why people use it
- API-first, suited to coding your own strategies
Things to check
- Focused on US markets; check eligibility and availability for your country
- Requires some programming comfort
General information only, not a recommendation. Features, pricing and eligibility change; confirm on the provider’s own site. We have no stats on user numbers or performance.