Independent comparison: XeanVI is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by
Trade Ideas. "Trade Ideas" and "Holly" are trademarks of their respective owner, used here only to
refer to that product for comparison. Details are drawn from publicly available information as of
September 2026 and may change. Verify current features and pricing on
trade-ideas.com.
XeanVI is not a broker-dealer, is not a registered investment adviser, and does not custody funds.
At a glance
| |
XeanVI |
Trade Ideas |
| Primary focus |
Automated, rule-gated execution on your Alpaca account |
Market scanning, charting, and AI-generated trade ideas |
| AI approach |
Rates setups in the scan; checks again before each order |
Holly AI generates entries/exits as ideas (Premium plan) |
| Broker connection |
Connects to Alpaca via permissioned OAuth; funds stay with Alpaca |
Integrates with several supported brokers for order placement |
| Automated trading |
Paper trading only for now. |
Yes, auto-trading on the Premium plan |
| Paper testing |
Yes, Alpaca's paper environment |
Yes |
| Platform |
Web-based |
Desktop application (with web tools) |
| Price (as of September 2026) |
$19.99/mo or $199.99/yr, free account, 7-day trial |
Free account; paid from $89/mo to $178/mo, billed annually |
Pricing and features change; confirm current details on each provider's site before deciding.
Where Trade Ideas is strong
Trade Ideas is a mature, well-known platform built around market discovery. Its scanner covers a large set of data points, its charting and backtesting tools are deep, and Holly AI gives subscribers a stream of ready-formed trade ideas with suggested entries and exits. For traders who want a powerful desktop scanning and idea-generation suite and are comfortable with a higher subscription cost, it is a strong, established choice.
Where XeanVI is different
XeanVI is narrower by design. Instead of being a broad scanning suite, it focuses on connected execution: it scans, rates each candidate, sizes the trade from your risk setting, and sends a bracket order to your Alpaca paper account only after every check passes.
It is web-based rather than a desktop install, connects specifically to Alpaca via OAuth, and sits at a lower price point ($19.99/month). The trade-off is scope: XeanVI is purpose-built around an Alpaca execution workflow rather than a multi-broker scanning platform.
See how the Alpaca connection works.
Which should you choose?
Consider Trade Ideas if you want a comprehensive desktop scanner, deep charting and backtesting, a broad stream of AI-generated ideas across the whole market, and you trade across multiple brokers.
Consider XeanVI if you already trade with Alpaca, you know the risk you want per trade, and you want a lower-cost, web-based way to run automated bracket orders, starting in paper mode.
They are not mutually exclusive: some traders use a scanner for discovery and a separate execution workflow for routing. Choose based on whether your gap is finding setups or executing them consistently.
What neither tool can do
Neither XeanVI nor Trade Ideas removes market risk, guarantees outcomes, or provides financial advice. Automation and AI can support a more consistent process, but execution risk and responsibility for your account remain with you. Always paper test before committing live capital.
Learn more: Trading Automation Guide, Features, Pricing, and About. Also compare XeanVI vs Composer.
Frequently asked questions
Is XeanVI affiliated with Trade Ideas?
No. XeanVI is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Trade Ideas. This comparison uses publicly available information as of September 2026; verify current details on each provider's site.
What is the main difference between XeanVI and Trade Ideas?
Trade Ideas is a desktop and web scanner whose Holly AI generates trade ideas. XeanVI is a lower-cost automated bot that connects to Alpaca and places bracket orders, paper-only today. Discovery vs. connected execution.
How do they compare on price?
As of September 2026, XeanVI is $19.99/month or $199.99/year. Trade Ideas has a free tier plus paid plans from roughly $89/month (annual) up to about $178/month for Premium with Holly. Check trade-ideas.com for current pricing.
Is profit guaranteed with either tool?
No. Both are software tools, not financial advice, and neither guarantees outcomes. Market and execution risk remain with you.