A free Bookmap alternative for order flow
Bookmap is known for its liquidity heatmap. Its free tier is crypto-only; Global costs $49 a month ($39 billed annually) and Global+ $99, and real-time futures data is usually an extra monthly fee. AlgoBars includes order-flow tools, footprint charts, Depth of Market, Level 2 and tick replay free on every account, and lets you automate what you see and run it 24/7.
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Compared
Competitor figures from its own site and 2026 reviews, checked September 2026.
| Bookmap | AlgoBars | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free (crypto only), Global $49/mo, Global+ $99/mo | Free |
| Data fees | Often extra ($34 to $101 a month reported) | Included market data |
| Order flow | Heatmap, volume dots, DOM | Footprint, order-flow tools, DOM, Level 2, Volume Profile |
| Automation | Add-ons and APIs | Built in: plain English, no-code or AlgoBarsX |
| Markets | Crypto, futures, stocks | Forex, crypto, stocks, indices, metals |
Good to know
Bookmap's liquidity heatmap is a distinct tool. AlgoBars focuses on order-flow tools you can also backtest and automate.
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Everything you would pay for, free on AlgoBars
Here is what a order flow trader gets on AlgoBars at $0, compared with paying for Bookmap.
| What you get | On AlgoBars |
|---|---|
| Order flow | Footprint charts and heatmaps, free |
| Indicators | 100+ built in and unlimited custom indicators, with no per-chart cap |
| Multi-chart layouts | Free |
| Backtesting | Free and unlimited, on every account |
| Market replay | Free |
| Live trading | Free on 334 integrated brokers and 131 prop firms |
| Strategies running 24/7 | Free on AlgoBars servers, with no VPS |
What actually costs money on AlgoBars
Every feature is free, on every account. No card. No trial. Nothing to cancel. Advanced AI tools are paid at compute cost, taken straight from your balance. Anything you write yourself, every backtest, every import and trading on integrated brokers stay free.
When Bookmap may still suit you
Bookmap's liquidity heatmap is a distinct tool. AlgoBars focuses on order-flow tools you can also backtest and automate.
Backtests you can trust
AlgoBars tests only use data from that moment. Orders fill on the next bar. So results show your rules, not hindsight. They show the raw price move, before spread and commission. You see how good the rules are on their own. Check each broker's spread with the broker spread map before going live.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free alternative to Bookmap?
AlgoBars includes order-flow tools, footprint charts and Depth of Market free.
Do I pay for market data?
Not for the included AlgoBars market data.
What does Bookmap cost compared with AlgoBars?
Bookmap: Free (crypto only); $49 to $99 a month, as published when checked. AlgoBars: $0 for every platform feature, on every account.
Is AlgoBars really free?
Yes. Every platform feature is free on every account, with no card and no trial clock. There are no plans, tiers or credits to buy.
Does AlgoBars charge for backtesting?
No. Backtests are free and unlimited on every account, on any market and timeframe AlgoBars has data for. Walk-forward analysis and Monte Carlo simulation are free too.
When is Bookmap still a good choice?
Bookmap's liquidity heatmap is a distinct tool. AlgoBars focuses on order-flow tools you can also backtest and automate.
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