Fips: the free Tradervue alternative for forex and prop firm traders
Journal your trades, size positions in lots, and track prop firm rules — without a paywall. Fips is the free Tradervue alternative built for MT4/MT5/cTrader traders who need a lot size calculator, economic calendar, and analytics in the same app.
Why forex traders switch from Tradervue to Fips
- Free plan, no trial expiry. The Fips starter plan keeps a 30-day trade history with no credit card required; Pro unlocks unlimited history.
- Lot size math built in. Position sizing, pip value, and risk-per-trade calculators live inside the journal — not on a third-party site.
- Prop firm rules tracked. FTMO, FundedNext, The5%ers, Topstep, Apex — daily loss, drawdown, minimum days, and consistency ratios are enforced automatically.
- Economic calendar included. Filter high-impact events by currency next to your open positions.
- Desktop native, mobile in the browser. Fips ships Windows and macOS clients today; the web dashboard works on mobile browsers, with native iOS and Android apps in final release preparation.
- Forex-first analytics. Reports and drawdown charts optimized for pip and R-multiple analysis, not just stock P/L.
Fips vs Tradervue — feature comparison
| Feature | Fips | Tradervue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan, no trial expiry | Fips free plan keeps a 30-day trade history; Pro is unlimited. | ||
| Lot size / position calculator (built-in) | Tradervue has no built-in lot size calculator. | ||
| Risk-per-trade calculator | Fips ships a native risk calculator. | ||
| Pip value calculator | Fips includes pip value math per symbol. | ||
| Live economic calendar | Tradervue does not include a live calendar. | ||
| Strategy backtesting module | Tradervue focuses on journaling only. | ||
| MT4 / MT5 auto import | Both support MetaTrader import. | ||
| Prop firm rule tracking (FTMO, FundedNext, The5%ers) | Fips ships prop firm rule tracking. | ||
| Mobile access | Fips web app works on mobile; native iOS/Android apps are coming soon. | ||
| Desktop app (Windows + macOS) | Fips ships a desktop client. | ||
| Advanced analytics + reports | Both offer detailed analytics. | ||
| Notes, tags, screenshots per trade | Standard journaling features. | ||
| Broker sync (30+ brokers) | Both cover major brokers. |
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Best fit: who Fips beats Tradervue for
Forex & CFD traders
You size positions in lots, need pip value math, and want an economic calendar in the same view as your open trades.
Prop firm challenge takers
You’re trading FTMO, FundedNext, The5%ers, Topstep, or Apex and need automatic rule tracking, not spreadsheets.
Cost-conscious retail traders
You want journaling and analytics for free with no credit card and no trial expiry.
Mobile-first journalers
You place trades on your phone and want to log them from the mobile web dashboard, with native apps coming soon.
Migrating from Tradervue to Fips
- Create a free Fips account — no credit card required.
- Export your Tradervue trade history as CSV.
- In Fips, open Journal → Import and map your columns (symbol, side, entry, exit, size, P/L, timestamps).
- Connect your broker (MT4, MT5, cTrader) so new trades sync automatically.
- If you trade a prop firm challenge, turn on the rule tracker in Settings → Accounts.
Historical stock and options trades import cleanly. Rich text notes, tags, and screenshots migrate on the Pro plan.
FAQ
Log your next trade in Fips — free plan, no trial expiry
Journal, lot size calculator, economic calendar. One app, no credit card.