Comparison
Obside vs Capitalise.ai
Capitalise.ai pioneered text-based trading automation: write a rule in a sentence, and it executes on your account at a partner broker, free of charge because the broker sponsors it. Obside shares the plain-language idea but is a different kind of product: an AI copilot with its own data layer, portfolio analysis, backtesting and agents, independent of any single broker. The honest comparison is scope: a free automation layer versus a full copilot.
This comparison is published by Obside. Facts about Capitalise.ai were checked on August 19, 2026 from public pages; if something is out of date, tell us at [email protected] and we will fix it.
At a glance
| Feature | Obside | Capitalise.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Create automations in plain language | Yes, a prompt becomes a monitoring or trading agent | Yes, text-based rules for entries and exits |
| Where it works | On your connected brokerage and crypto accounts | Only at its partner brokers |
| Portfolio analysis and Q&A | Yes, holdings explained, exposure and risk flagged | Focused on rule execution, not portfolio analysis |
| Backtesting | On every plan, over years of market history; unlimited history on paid plans | Yes, backtesting and simulation of scenarios |
| Macro and news grounding | Official macro sources and continuously monitored news built in | Rules react to price and technical conditions |
| Use from ChatGPT or Claude (MCP) | Yes, remote MCP server on paid plans | Not offered |
| Price | $0 plan, paid from $39/mo | Free through partner brokers |
Pricing
Obside
- Free$0
Connect a portfolio, paper trading, credits to try the copilot.
- Plusfrom $39/mo
500 monthly credits, 5 active agents, full data access, MCP.
- Profrom $69/mo
More credits and active agents for heavier research and automation.
- Maxfrom $119/mo
The highest credit and agent limits for power users.
Capitalise.ai
- Via partner brokers$0
Offered as a feature by partnered brokers; availability depends on your broker.
Capitalise.ai is free where a partner broker offers it. Obside has a free plan and paid plans from $39/mo (USD baseline), independent of any broker deal. USD baseline prices; checkout is localized. Live order execution is currently available to US and Canada residents on eligible brokers and paid plans.
Where each one is stronger
Where Obside is stronger
Works on your existing accounts rather than requiring a specific partner broker.
A real data layer: licensed market feeds, official macro sources and monitored news.
Portfolio copilot features that go beyond rules: questions, briefs, risk and exposure.
Agents can monitor and alert, not only place orders.
MCP access from Claude or ChatGPT.
Where Capitalise.ai is stronger
Completely free when your broker offers it.
Very low barrier: write a sentence, automate a rule.
Tight execution integration inside supported brokers.
Verdict
If your broker offers Capitalise.ai and you only need sentence-level rule automation, it is hard to argue with free. If you want the same plain-language ease plus portfolio analysis, real data grounding, monitoring agents and backtests that stand on their own, choose Obside.
Frequently asked questions
Are Obside and Capitalise.ai the same kind of product?
They share text-based automation, but Capitalise.ai is an execution layer offered by partner brokers, while Obside is a standalone AI copilot with its own data, portfolio analysis, backtesting and agents across brokers.
Why pay for Obside when Capitalise.ai is free?
Capitalise.ai is free because partner brokers sponsor it, and it works only there. Obside's free plan lets anyone start; its paid plans fund an independent product with licensed data, macro and news grounding, and portfolio-level features.
Which brokers do they work with?
Capitalise.ai works at its partner brokers. Obside connects to major brokerages and crypto platforms with read-only connections worldwide; the current list is on obside.com/supported-brokers.
More comparisons
The fastest way to compare is to try it: connect a portfolio on the free plan and ask Obside something about your own holdings.