TradeClaw is the only open-source, self-hosted trading signal platform that ships with a full web dashboard, REST API, Docker deploy, Telegram alerts, and 130+ indicators — completely free.
How TradeClaw stacks up against the most popular alternatives
| Feature | TradeClaw | TradingView | TA-Lib | pandas-ta | 3Commas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / MIT | $14.95–$59.95/mo | Free (C library) | Free (Python lib) | $29–$49.99/mo |
| Open Source | |||||
| Self-Hostable | |||||
| Web Dashboard UI | |||||
| REST API included | |||||
| Real-time signals | |||||
| Multi-asset (Forex + Crypto + Commodities) | |||||
| Backtesting built-in | |||||
| Telegram bot alerts | |||||
| Webhook integrations | |||||
| Plugin / custom indicators | |||||
| Paper trading simulator | |||||
| One-click Docker deploy | |||||
| No vendor lock-in |
Signal calculation latency (lower is better) · Approximate benchmarks, March 2026
RSI(14) on 1,000 candles
MACD on 1,000 candles
Bollinger Bands on 1,000 candles
Full signal suite on 10 assets
* TradeClaw includes HTTP overhead (REST API call). TA-Lib measured as raw C call via Python bindings. pandas-ta measured via DataFrame.ta extension. TradingView and 3Commas are cloud-only and excluded. All measurements on Apple M2 Pro with 1,000 OHLCV candles unless noted.
Same task: calculate RSI and generate a BUY/SELL signal
# 1. Start TradeClaw (one command)
docker compose up -d
# 2. Get RSI signal via REST API
curl https://localhost:3000/api/signals?symbol=EURUSD&indicator=RSI
# Response
{
"symbol": "EURUSD",
"indicator": "RSI",
"value": 42.7,
"signal": "BUY",
"strength": "medium",
"timestamp": "2026-03-28T05:00:00Z"
}TradeClaw: 2 steps — start Docker, call API. Others: fetch data, install libraries, write signal logic yourself.
Honest answers about when to use TradeClaw vs alternatives
One command. No signup. No credit card. Full source code included.
git clone https://github.com/naimkatiman/tradeclaw cd tradeclaw docker compose up -d