What it does
OptionNET Explorer is desktop software for designing, backtesting and monitoring options strategies. Historical data is maintained by the service, while live or delayed quotes come through supported broker connections. Backtests track position adjustments and commissions together.
OptionNET Explorer keeps a strategy’s adjustments and commissions with its cumulative profit or loss. You can create several strategies for one underlying or compare different symbols, then switch between them. The five-minute historical data allows more timing detail than a daily closing-price test, but it does not establish the exact path between observations.
The program runs on a PC, while account information and backtest history are stored on the service’s servers. This lets the same work be accessed from another computer without manually copying a local database. Real-time monitoring requires a broker data feed; the published connections include thinkorswim, Interactive Brokers and Tradier. Sending orders is supported through Interactive Brokers and Tradier.
| Offer shown | Price before VAT | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Trial | £10 | Ten days |
| Quarterly | £165 | Three months |
| Annual | £535 | Twelve months |
These are advertised discounted subscriptions for non-commercial use. The trial is limited to one per customer, and the discount lapses if a subscription is allowed to expire. Historical data and software updates are included during the term.
A valid account login is required to download the software. The listed system requirements include Windows 10 or 11, .NET Framework 4 and an internet connection. Mac use is described through Parallels, not as a native macOS application. Subscription orders are manually checked and can take up to 24 hours to process.
Strengths
- Tracks strategy adjustments and commissions as part of cumulative results
- Includes historical options observations at five-minute intervals
- Stores backtest history centrally for access from another PC
Watch out for
- Live monitoring depends on a supported broker data feed
- The desktop application requires Windows or the stated virtualization setup
- The listed discounted subscriptions are for non-commercial use
Best for
- Options researchers reviewing intraday adjustment rules
- Desktop users comparing several historical strategy versions
Sources
- OptionNET Explorer product scope and historical interval (Oct 27, 2026)
- OptionNET strategy comparison, commissions and stored history (Oct 27, 2026)
- OptionNET advertised subscriptions, broker connections and requirements (Oct 27, 2026)
- OptionNET software download login requirement (Oct 27, 2026)