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AlternativeSoft vs Charles River IMS
Both stand on investment compliance software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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AlternativeSoft combines broad fund coverage with screening, portfolio, due-diligence, and private-equity analytics. Consider its module-based pricing structure and the demo prerequisite for trial access.
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Charles River IMS combines portfolio construction and analysis with trading, settlement, compliance, and risk capabilities. Prospective users need to contact Charles River for pricing.
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| AlternativeSoft | Charles River IMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | AlternativeSoft | Charles River IMS |
| Website | alternativesoft.com | crd.com |
| On investment compliance software | #1 of 32 | #3 of 32 |
AlternativeSoft: what it does well
- Database covers more than 500,000 funds
- Offers more than 4,000 screening criteria
- Includes portfolio construction and stress testing
- Supports Excel exchange and a live Power BI connector
- Free 14-day trial access follows a demo
What to know first
- Pricing varies by modules, users, connections, and coverage
- Trial access follows a demo
Charles River IMS: what it does well
- Analyzes positions, risk, and performance.
- Supports optimization against benchmarks and models.
- Analytics span over 200 asset types.
- Public APIs connect to external systems.
- Global 24/7 support is offered.
What to know first
- Pricing is available only by contacting Charles River.
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