Installing Freqtrade means Python 3.11+, pip, git, TA-Lib compilation, virtualenv, and hours of troubleshooting. cryptorobot.ai runs in your browser — sign up and trade.
Freqtrade needs Python 3.11+. Managing pyenv, conda, or system Python is a rabbit hole before you even start.
The TA-Lib C library must be compiled from source. It fails frequently on macOS ARM, Windows, and various Linux distros.
Hundreds of pip packages, numpy/scipy compilation, version pin conflicts. One mismatch breaks everything.
| Capability | Freqtrade | cryptorobot.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Time to first backtest | 2-8 hours | Under 10 minutes |
| Python required | Yes — 3.11+ | No — browser only |
| TA-Lib setup | Manual C library build | Pre-built, zero config |
| OS compatibility | Issues on Windows & macOS ARM | Any browser, any OS |
Freqtrade requires Python 3.11+, pip, git, TA-Lib (compiled from C source), and a virtualenv. Most users spend 2-8 hours on initial setup.
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