Free. Instant demo. $100,000 virtual cash. Here is an honest side-by-side of JagSim and the Investopedia Stock Simulator, two free browser practice tools. JagSim is not affiliated with Investopedia. Neither product is a broker or real-money trading.
Both tools let you practice with virtual money. The biggest practical differences: JagSim has a free demo, permanent signed-in portfolios (no seasons), stocks and crypto in one browser simulator, and a public leaderboard. Investopedia’s simulator is strongest when you want its education library or a classroom/contest setup that already uses it.
Also on JagSim, free on every plan: crypto 24/7 in the same account as your stocks, free leagues to race your friends, and Coach Jag, which explains each term as you trade. Market replay of the last five trading days is part of JagSim Pro, and its one-week free trial includes it, with no card.
| What matters | JagSim | Investopedia Stock Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free, no credit card | Free |
| Signup required? | No for demo (/try). Free account optional to save | Yes, free Investopedia account |
| Starting virtual cash | $100,000 | Typically $100,000 (game-dependent) |
| Portfolio reset / seasons | Permanent for signed-in Paper Trading, no seasons, no forced reset | Often tied to a game or contest window |
| Stocks | Yes, real tickers on live charts | Yes, stocks / ETFs in the simulator |
| Crypto | Yes, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and other major coins, 24/7 including weekends | Not confirmed here; check Investopedia’s site |
| Market data | Real-time prices from Tiingo | Not confirmed here; check Investopedia’s site |
| Platform | Browser, nothing to install | Browser |
| Leaderboard | Yes (signed-in Paper Trading) | Contest / game rankings when you join one |
| Education library | Guides + glossary on JagSim; practice-first | Large Investopedia education library alongside practice |
| Real money / broker? | No, simulator only, not a broker | No, simulator only, not a broker |
JagSim facts checked against the live product on November 6, 2026. Investopedia details, last checked in July 2026, describe the publicly known Stock Simulator product and may change on their site.
Yes, both are free practice tools with virtual cash and no real deposits. JagSim also gives you a demo with no account and no card, then an optional free signup when you want a permanent portfolio and leaderboard rank.
Yes. Open the free demo, search a ticker, and place practice orders immediately. Investopedia’s Stock Simulator typically requires creating a free Investopedia account before you trade in a game.
On JagSim, signed-in Paper Trading portfolios are permanent, no seasons and no forced reset. Investopedia games and contests often run for a set window, so balances and rankings can reset when that game ends.
JagSim uses real-time market prices and is not a broker. You cannot deposit, withdraw, or lose real cash. The Investopedia Stock Simulator is also virtual money only, practice, not brokerage.
Choose JagSim if you want a fast browser simulator, free tryout, stocks plus crypto, and a portfolio that stays with you. Choose Investopedia’s simulator if you already use their articles or your class/contest runs on their platform.
This page is an independent comparison published by JagInsights LLC (JagSim). It is not sponsored by, endorsed by, or affiliated with Investopedia or Dotdash Meredith. Product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
JagSim is a free paper-trading simulator by JagInsights LLC. Simulated trading with virtual money only, not real securities, not real money, and not investment advice. Always verify competitor features on the publisher’s own site before deciding.
Paper trading on JagSim is free forever: $100,000 in practice money, real-time prices, and no card to start. Pro adds portfolio performance analytics, key ratios and valuation on every company page, every chart indicator at once, 2 or 4 charts on one screen, unlimited market replay and unlimited Coach Jag. One-week free trial, no card. Plans shows the price.