SimTradeDesk is the dedicated desktop edition of SimTradeLab, delivering a fast, secure, and fully local environment for strategy development, backtesting, simulation, and broker-side deployment. It builds on the open-source SimTradeLab core while offering a refined, commercial-grade desktop experience.
No Python. No environment setup. Just download, install, and start building strategies.
Features
- PTrade-compatible API — 46 core APIs; strategies run identically on PTrade and locally
- Strategy editor — autocompletion and syntax highlighting for PTrade API
- Backtesting — A-share historical data with real-time log streaming
- Parameter optimizer — hyperparameter search with walk-forward validation (optimization period + holdout period)
- Results visualization — equity curves, drawdown charts, trade history, and key metrics
- Backtest comparison — overlay NAV curves with time-axis alignment and side-by-side metric tables
- Version history — automatic strategy snapshots with diff view and one-click restore
- CSV / PNG export — export data tables and charts
- Built-in terminal — integrated command-line panel for quick debugging
- Multi-language UI — Chinese / English / German
- Cross-platform — Windows, macOS, Linux
Publisher’s description
What is SimTradeDesk?
SimTradeDesk by kay-ou is free Windows software in the finance & crypto category. It ranks 49th by popularity among finance & crypto in this catalogue. It is written in HTML.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.7.11, released on September 27, 2026. The version history goes back to March 15, 2026: 32 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (kay-ou/SimTradeDesk) has 53 stars. Similar programs include GnuCash, Binance and Electrum.
Project description on GitHub: “SimTradeDesk is the dedicated desktop edition of SimTradeLab, delivering a fast, secure, and fully local environment for strategy development, backtesting, simulation, and broker‑side deployment. It builds on the open‑source SimTradeLab core while offering a refined, commercial‑grade desktop experience.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: SimTradeDesk is a free finance & crypto tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SimTradeDesk safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6C6FE346A48790A69AB991703832C53B18B619750FBB3942441C5E5E2EBCF46E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 32 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7.11Latest | September 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.7.10 | July 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.7.9 | July 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.7.8 | July 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.7.7 | July 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.7.6 | July 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.7.5 | July 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.7.4 | May 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id kay-ou.SimTradeDesk -eSimTradeDesk-Setup-0.7.11.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- kay-ou
- Category
- Finance & crypto
- Licence
- 免费软件
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/kay-ou/SimTradeDesk
- Written in
- HTML
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.7.11
- Released
- September 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 17, 2026
- Versions listed
- 32
- GitHub stars
- 53
- GitHub forks
- 7
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- kay-ou.SimTradeDesk
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SimTradeDesk free?
Yes. SimTradeDesk is free to use.
Is SimTradeDesk safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install SimTradeDesk with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can SimTradeDesk be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does SimTradeDesk run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of SimTradeDesk?
The versions page lists all 32 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 15, 2026.
Can I use SimTradeDesk without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to SimTradeDesk?
GnuCash, Binance, Electrum, Bisq and Chia. The alternatives page compares them.
