Comparison
TenSurf Brain vs Build Alpha
Two tools for building trading strategies without coding—but they work very differently.
| Aspect | TenSurf Brain | Build Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Describe your rules | Select from signal library |
| Input | Plain English text | Pre-built signals (5,000+) |
| Strategy Creation | You define the logic | Genetic algorithm generates |
| Platforms | NinjaTrader 8 native | Exports to NT8, MT4/5, TS, Python |
| Integration | Runs inside NT8 | Standalone software |
| Trial | 7 days free | Demo available |
| Payment | Monthly subscription | Lifetime license |
TenSurf Brain: Your Words, Your Strategy
You write exactly what you want:
"Buy when RSI crosses below 30 and the 50 EMA is above the 200 EMA. Exit when RSI crosses above 70. Stop loss at 1.5%."TenSurf Brain interprets your rules and generates the NinjaScript code. The strategy is yours—you designed it, the AI implemented it.
Build Alpha: Combine Signals, Let Algorithms Decide
Build Alpha provides a library of 5,000+ pre-built signals covering price action, indicators, volume, seasonality, and more.
You select which signals to include, and the genetic algorithm finds combinations that perform well historically.
Who Decides What the Strategy Is?
TenSurf Brain:
You decide. You describe the rules. The AI implements them.
Build Alpha:
The algorithm decides. You set parameters. The software finds combinations that performed well historically.
Neither approach is inherently better—they serve different needs.
Choose TenSurf Brain If...
- You have a specific strategy in mind — Implement it directly, no searching through results
- You want control over the logic — Every rule comes from you
- You use NinjaTrader 8 exclusively — Built-in, no separate software
- You prefer low-commitment pricing — Start at $49/month
Build Alpha Might Be Better If...
- You want to discover new strategies — Genetic algorithm tests millions of combinations
- You need extensive pre-built signals — 5,000+ covering COT, sentiment, weather data, more
- You trade multiple platforms — Exports to NT8, MT4/5, TradeStation, Python
- You want advanced robustness testing — Monte Carlo simulations, proprietary stress tests
Which Trader Are You?
TenSurf Brain fits traders who say:
"I've been trading this setup for years. I just need it coded so I can automate it and scale it."
Build Alpha fits traders who say:
"I want to systematically explore what has worked historically across many different signal types and find edge I haven't discovered."
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | TenSurf Brain | Build Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Plain English input | ||
| Pre-built signal library | 5,000+ signals | |
| Genetic algorithm | ||
| AI interpretation | ||
| NinjaTrader 8 native | Export only | |
| Multi-platform export | ||
| Auto compilation in NT8 | ||
| Built-in backtesting | ||
| Monte Carlo testing | ||
| Intraday edge analysis | ||
| Portfolio management |
TenSurf Brain is for you if:
You have trading strategies you want to implement, you primarily use NinjaTrader 8, and you want direct control over every rule.
Build Alpha is for you if:
You want software to discover strategies using its signal library, you need multi-platform support, or you want sophisticated robustness testing.
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