In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of trading, where decisions are made in seconds, the importance of thorough preparation cannot be overstated. Backtesting trading stands as a critical tool in a trader's arsenal, offering a way to test and validate trading strategies using historical market data. This process provides invaluable insights into the potential performance and risks associated with a strategy before real capital is put on the line. Here, we explore the top seven reasons why a backtesting platform is crucial for trading success, focussing on its pivotal role in optimising strategies and mitigating risks.
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From backtesting to live deployment, different plans, different features.
Monthly Pricing
- Share India Brokerage Charges (per month)
- Live Deployment
- Symbols Available
- Concurrent Algo Deployment
- Multiplier for uTrade Originals
- uTrade Originals Available
- Create Strategies upto
- Backtest per day
- Backtest per month
- Backtest data [in months]
Free Trial
₹ 0 +0 Brokerage
- Free
- Nifty, Bank Nifty, FinNifty
- 2
- Upto 8X
- 5
- 2
- 2
- 2
Prarambh
₹ 0 +499 Brokerage
-
₹ 499
- Nifty, Bank Nifty, FinNifty
- 3
- Upto 2X
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
Beginner Plan
₹ 0
+2,999 Brokerage
-
₹ 2,999
- Nifty, Bank Nifty, FinNifty
- 2
- Upto 12X
- 10
- 2
- 10
- 6
Pro Plan
₹ 0
+3,999 Brokerage
-
₹ 3,999
- Nifty, Bank Nifty, FinNifty
- 4
- Upto 12X
- 20
- 5
- 20
- 18
Wizard Plan
₹ 0 +6,499 Brokerage
-
₹ 6,499
- All
- 6
- Upto 18X
- 30
- 10
- 30
- 24
Expert Plan
₹ 0 +14,999 Brokerage
-
₹ 14,999
- All
- 10
- Upto 45X
- 50
- 20
- 50
- 36
Straightforward, no fuss
From backtesting to live deployment, different plans, different features.
- Share India Brokerage Charges
- Live Deployment
- Symbols Available
- Concurrent Algo Deployment
- Multiplier for uTrade Originals
- uTrade Originals Available
- Create Strategies upto
- Backtest per day
- Backtest per month
- Backtest data [in months]
Free Trial
₹ 0 +0 Brokerage
- Free
- Nifty, Bank Nifty, FinNifty
- 2
- Upto 8X
- 5
- 2
- 2
- 2
Monthly Pricing
- Share India Brokerage Charges (per month)
- Live Deployment
- Symbols Available
- Concurrent Algo Deployment
- Multiplier for uTrade Originals
- uTrade Originals Available
- Create Strategies upto
- Backtest per day
- Backtest per month
- Backtest data [in months]
Prarambh
₹ 0 +₹999 Brokerage
-
₹ 999
- Nifty, Finnifty, Banknifty
- 3
- Upto 2X
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
Beginner Plan
₹ 0
+₹2,999 Brokerage
-
₹ 2,999
- Nifty, Finnifty, Banknifty
- 3
- Upto 12X
- 10
- 2
- 10
- 6
Pro Plan
₹ 0
+₹3,999 Brokerage
-
₹ 3,999
- Nifty, Finnifty, Banknifty
- 4
- Upto 12X
- 20
- 5
- 20
- 18
Wizard Plan
₹ 0 +₹6,499 Brokerage
-
₹ 6,499
- All
- 6
- Upto 18X
- 30
- 10
- 30
- 24
Expert Plan
₹ 0 +₹14,999 Brokerage
-
₹ 14,999
- All
- 10
- Upto 45X
- 50
- 20
- 50
- 36
Quarterly Pricing
- Share India Brokerage Charges
- Live Deployment
- Symbols Available
- Concurrent Algo Deployment
- Multiplier for uTrade Originals
- uTrade Originals Available
- Create Strategies upto
- Backtest per day
- Backtest per month
- Backtest data [in months]
Prarambh
₹ 0 +₹2990 2,840 Brokerage
-
₹ 2,840
- Nifty, Finnifty, Banknifty
- 3
- Upto 2X
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
Beginner Plan
₹ 0
+₹8990 8,540 Brokerage
-
₹ 8,540
- Nifty, Finnifty, Banknifty
- 3
- Upto 12X
- 10
- 2
- 10
- 6
Pro Plan
₹ 0
+₹11990 11,390 Brokerage
-
₹ 11,390
- Nifty, Finnifty, Banknifty
- 4
- Upto 12X
- 20
- 5
- 20
- 18
Wizard Plan
₹ 0 +₹19499 18,520 Brokerage
-
₹ 18,520
- All
- 6
- Upto 18X
- 30
- 10
- 30
- 24
Expert Plan
₹ 0 +₹44990 42,740 Brokerage
-
₹ 42,740
- All
- 10
- Upto 45X
- 50
- 20
- 50
- 36
Half Yearly Pricing
- Share India Brokerage Charges
- Live Deployment
- Symbols Available
- Concurrent Algo Deployment
- Multiplier for uTrade Originals
- uTrade Originals Available
- Create Strategies upto
- Backtest per day
- Backtest per month
- Backtest data [in months]
Prarambh
₹ 0 +₹5990 5,390 Brokerage
-
₹ 5,390
- Nifty, Finnifty, Banknifty
- 3
- Upto 2X
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
Beginner Plan
₹ 0
+₹17990 16,190 Brokerage
-
₹ 16,190
- Nifty, Finnifty, Banknifty
- 3
- Upto 12X
- 10
- 2
- 10
- 6
Pro Plan
₹ 0
+₹23990 21,590 Brokerage
-
₹ 21,590
- Nifty, Finnifty, Banknifty
- 4
- Upto 12X
- 20
- 5
- 20
- 18
Wizard Plan
₹ 0 +₹38990 35,090 Brokerage
-
₹ 35,090
- All
- 6
- Upto 18X
- 30
- 10
- 30
- 24
Expert Plan
₹ 0 +₹89990 80,990 Brokerage
-
₹ 80,990
- All
- 10
- Upto 45X
- 50
- 20
- 50
- 36
Yearly Pricing
- Share India Brokerage Charges
- Live Deployment
- Symbols Available
- Concurrent Algo Deployment
- Multiplier for uTrade Originals
- uTrade Originals Available
- Create Strategies upto
- Backtest per day
- Backtest per month
- Backtest data [in months]
Prarambh
₹ 0 +₹11990 9,590 Brokerage
-
₹ 9,590
- Nifty, Finnifty, Banknifty
- 3
- Upto 2X
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
Beginner Plan
₹ 0
+35990 28,790 Brokerage
-
₹ 28,790
- Nifty, Finnifty, Banknifty
- 3
- Upto 12X
- 10
- 2
- 10
- 6
Pro Plan
₹ 0
+47990 38,390 Brokerage
-
₹ 38,390
- Nifty, Finnifty, Banknifty
- 4
- Upto 12X
- 20
- 5
- 20
- 18
Wizard Plan
₹ 0 +77990 62,390 Brokerage
-
₹ 62,390
- All
- 6
- Upto 18X
- 30
- 10
- 30
- 24
Expert Plan
₹ 0 +179990 1,43,990 Brokerage
-
₹ 1,43,990
- All
- 10
- Upto 45X
- 50
- 20
- 50
- 36
Straightforward, no fuss
Free Trial
Monthly Pricing
- Share India Brokerage Charges (per month): Free
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: Nifty, Bank Nifty, FinNifty
-
Concurrent Algo Deployment:
2 -
Multiplier for uTrade Originals:
Upto 8X -
uTrade Originals Available:
-
Create Strategies upto:
5 -
Backtest per day:
2 -
Backtest per month:
2 -
Backtest data [in months]:
2
Prarambh
- Share India Brokerages Charges (per month): ₹ 499
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: Nifty, Bank Nifty, FinNifty
-
Concurrent Algo deployment:
3 -
Maximum Multiple to be allowed:
Upto 2X -
uTrade Original Available:
-
Create Strategies upto:
0 -
Backtest per day:
0 -
Backtest per month:
0 -
Backtest data [in months]:
0
Beginner Plan
₹ 0 +2,999 Brokerage
- Share India Brokerages Charges (per month): ₹ 2,999
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: Nifty, Bank Nifty, FinNifty
-
Concurrent Algo deployment:
2 -
Maximum Multiple to be allowed:
Upto 12X -
uTrade Original Available:
-
Create Strategies upto
10 -
Backtest per day:
2 -
Backtest per month
10 -
Backtest data [in months]:
6
Pro Plan
₹0 +3,999 Brokerage
- Share India Brokerages Charges (per month): ₹ 3,999
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: Nifty, Bank Nifty, FinNifty
-
Concurrent Algo deployment:
4 -
Maximum Multiple to be allowed:
Upto 12X -
uTrade Original Available:
-
Create Strategies upto:
20 -
Backtest per day:
5 -
Backtest per month:
20 -
Backtest data [in months]:
18
Wizard Plan
₹0 +6,499 Brokerage
- Share India Brokerages Charges (per month): ₹ 6,499
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: All
-
Concurrent Algo deployment:
6 -
Maximum Multiple to be allowed:
Upto 18X -
uTrade Original Available:
-
Create Strategies upto:
30 -
Backtest per day:
10 -
Backtest per month:
30 -
Backtest data [in months]:
24
Expert Plan
₹0 +14,999 Brokerage
- Share India Brokerages Charges (per month): ₹ 14,999
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: All
-
Concurrent Algo deployment:
10 -
Maximum Multiple to be allowed:
Upto 45X -
uTrade Original Available:
-
Create Strategies upto:
50 -
Backtest per day:
20 -
Backtest per month:
50 -
Backtest data [in months]:
36
Straightforward, no fuss
Free Trial
- Share India Brokerage Charges: Free
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: Nifty, Bank Nifty, FinNifty
-
Concurrent Algo Deployment:
2 -
Multiplier for uTrade Originals:
Upto 8X -
uTrade Originals Available:
-
Create Strategies upto:
5 -
Backtest per day:
2 -
Backtest per month:
2 -
Backtest data [in months]:
2
Prarambh
- Share India Brokerages Charges (per month): ₹ 999
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: Nifty, Bank Nifty, FinNifty
-
Concurrent Algo deployment:
3 -
Maximum Multiple to be allowed:
Upto 2X -
uTrade Original Available:
-
Create Strategies upto:
0 -
Backtest per day:
0 -
Backtest per month:
0 -
Backtest data [in months]:
0
Beginner Plan
₹ 0 +₹2,999 Brokerage
- Share India Brokerages Charges (per month): ₹ 2,999
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: Nifty, Bank Nifty, FinNifty
-
Concurrent Algo deployment:
3 -
Maximum Multiple to be allowed:
Upto 12X -
uTrade Original Available:
-
Create Strategies upto
10 -
Backtest per day:
2 -
Backtest per month
10 -
Backtest data [in months]:
6
Pro Plan
₹0 +₹3,999 Brokerage
- Share India Brokerages Charges (per month): ₹ 3,999
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: Nifty, Bank Nifty, FinNifty
-
Concurrent Algo deployment:
4 -
Maximum Multiple to be allowed:
Upto 12X -
uTrade Original Available:
-
Create Strategies upto:
20 -
Backtest per day:
5 -
Backtest per month:
20 -
Backtest data [in months]:
18
Wizard Plan
₹0 +₹6,499 Brokerage
- Share India Brokerages Charges (per month): ₹ 6,499
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: All
-
Concurrent Algo deployment:
6 -
Maximum Multiple to be allowed:
Upto 18X -
uTrade Original Available:
-
Create Strategies upto:
30 -
Backtest per day:
10 -
Backtest per month:
30 -
Backtest data [in months]:
24
Expert Plan
₹0 +₹14,999 Brokerage
- Share India Brokerages Charges (per month): ₹ 14,999
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: All
-
Concurrent Algo deployment:
10 -
Maximum Multiple to be allowed:
Upto 45X -
uTrade Original Available:
-
Create Strategies upto:
50 -
Backtest per day:
20 -
Backtest per month:
50 -
Backtest data [in months]:
36
Prarambh
- Share India Brokerages Charges (per month): ₹ 2840
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: Nifty, Bank Nifty, FinNifty
-
Concurrent Algo deployment:
3 -
Maximum Multiple to be allowed:
Upto 2X -
uTrade Original Available:
-
Create Strategies upto:
0 -
Backtest per day:
0 -
Backtest per month:
0 -
Backtest data [in months]:
0
Beginner Plan
₹ 0 +₹8,540 Brokerage
- Share India Brokerages Charges (Quarterly): ₹ 8,540
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: Nifty, Bank Nifty, FinNifty
-
Concurrent Algo deployment:
3 -
Maximum Multiple to be allowed:
Upto 12X -
uTrade Original Available:
-
Create Strategies upto
10 -
Backtest per day:
2 -
Backtest per month
10 -
Backtest data [in months]:
6
Pro Plan
₹0 +₹11,390 Brokerage
- Share India Brokerages Charges (Quarterly): ₹ 11,390
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: Nifty, Bank Nifty, FinNifty
-
Concurrent Algo deployment:
4 -
Maximum Multiple to be allowed:
Upto 12X -
uTrade Original Available:
-
Create Strategies upto:
20 -
Backtest per day:
5 -
Backtest per month:
20 -
Backtest data [in months]:
18
Wizard Plan
₹0 +₹18,520 Brokerage
- Share India Brokerages Charges (Quarterly): ₹ 18,520
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: All
-
Concurrent Algo deployment:
6 -
Maximum Multiple to be allowed:
Upto 18X -
uTrade Original Available:
-
Create Strategies upto:
30 -
Backtest per day:
10 -
Backtest per month:
30 -
Backtest data [in months]:
24
Expert Plan
₹0 +₹42,740 Brokerage
- Share India Brokerages Charges (Quarterly): ₹ 42,740
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: All
-
Concurrent Algo deployment:
10 -
Maximum Multiple to be allowed:
Upto 45X -
uTrade Original Available:
-
Create Strategies upto:
50 -
Backtest per day:
20 -
Backtest per month:
50 -
Backtest data [in months]:
36
Prarambh
- Share India Brokerages Charges (per month): ₹ 5,390
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: Nifty, Bank Nifty, FinNifty
-
Concurrent Algo deployment:
3 -
Maximum Multiple to be allowed:
Upto 2X -
uTrade Original Available:
-
Create Strategies upto:
0 -
Backtest per day:
0 -
Backtest per month:
0 -
Backtest data [in months]:
0
Beginner Plan
₹ 0 +₹16,190 Brokerage
- Share India Brokerages Charges (Half Yearly): ₹ 16,190
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: Nifty, Bank Nifty, FinNifty
-
Concurrent Algo deployment:
3 -
Maximum Multiple to be allowed:
Upto 12X -
uTrade Original Available:
-
Create Strategies upto
10 -
Backtest per day:
2 -
Backtest per month
10 -
Backtest data [in months]:
6
Pro Plan
₹0 +₹21,590 Brokerage
- Share India Brokerages Charges (Half Yearly): ₹ 21,590
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: Nifty, Bank Nifty, FinNifty
-
Concurrent Algo deployment:
4 -
Maximum Multiple to be allowed:
Upto 12X -
uTrade Original Available:
-
Create Strategies upto:
20 -
Backtest per day:
5 -
Backtest per month:
20 -
Backtest data [in months]:
18
Wizard Plan
₹0 +₹35,090 Brokerage
- Share India Brokerages Charges (Half Yearly): ₹ 35,090
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: All
-
Concurrent Algo deployment:
6 -
Maximum Multiple to be allowed:
Upto 18X -
uTrade Original Available:
-
Create Strategies upto:
30 -
Backtest per day:
10 -
Backtest per month:
30 -
Backtest data [in months]:
24
Expert Plan
₹0 +₹80,990 Brokerage
- Share India Brokerages Charges (Half Yearly): ₹ 80,990
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: All
-
Concurrent Algo deployment:
10 -
Maximum Multiple to be allowed:
Upto 45X -
uTrade Original Available:
-
Create Strategies upto:
50 -
Backtest per day:
20 -
Backtest per month:
50 -
Backtest data [in months]:
36
Prarambh
- Share India Brokerages Charges (per month): ₹ 9,590
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: Nifty, Bank Nifty, FinNifty
-
Concurrent Algo deployment:
3 -
Maximum Multiple to be allowed:
Upto 2X -
uTrade Original Available:
-
Create Strategies upto:
0 -
Backtest per day:
0 -
Backtest per month:
0 -
Backtest data [in months]:
0
Beginner Plan
₹ 0 +₹28,790 Brokerage
- Share India Brokerages Charges (Yearly): ₹ 28,790
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: Nifty, Bank Nifty, FinNifty
-
Concurrent Algo deployment:
3 -
Maximum Multiple to be allowed:
Upto 12X -
uTrade Original Available:
-
Create Strategies upto
10 -
Backtest per day:
2 -
Backtest per month
10 -
Backtest data [in months]:
6
Pro Plan
₹0 +₹38,390 Brokerage
- Share India Brokerages Charges (Half Yearly): ₹ 38,390
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: Nifty, Bank Nifty, FinNifty
-
Concurrent Algo deployment:
4 -
Maximum Multiple to be allowed:
Upto 12X -
uTrade Original Available:
-
Create Strategies upto:
20 -
Backtest per day:
5 -
Backtest per month:
20 -
Backtest data [in months]:
18
Wizard Plan
₹0 +₹62,390 Brokerage
- Share India Brokerages Charges (Yearly): ₹ 62,390
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: All
-
Concurrent Algo deployment:
6 -
Maximum Multiple to be allowed:
Upto 18X -
uTrade Original Available:
-
Create Strategies upto:
30 -
Backtest per day:
10 -
Backtest per month:
30 -
Backtest data [in months]:
24
Expert Plan
₹0 +₹1,43,990 Brokerage
- Share India Brokerages Charges (Yearly): ₹ 1,43,990
- Live Deployment:
- Symbols Available: All
-
Concurrent Algo deployment:
10 -
Maximum Multiple to be allowed:
Upto 45X -
uTrade Original Available:
-
Create Strategies upto:
50 -
Backtest per day:
20 -
Backtest per month:
50 -
Backtest data [in months]:
36
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How do I downgrade my plan to a lower plan?
To downgrade your plan:
Go to the My Profile section of the platform
Click on upgrade subscription
Under any subscription that is a lower tier than your currently active one – you’ll see a Downgrade button
Click on the downgrade button to move you to the selected plan.
Your subsequent payments from the next billing cycle will get reduced to the amount of the newly selected plan.
Note: Suppose you were on the 3000Rs. Per month plan and then downgraded to ₹1000 plan on the 10th day of the 30 day payment cycle. Your plan will be downgraded from this term’s end i.e. after the 30 days and from the next payment cycle your recurring payment would be lowered to 1000Rs/month and plan privileges would be downgraded.
How do I upgrade my plan to a higher plan?
To upgrade your plan:
Go to the My Profile section of the platform
Click on upgrade subscription
Under any subscription that is higher tier than your currently active one – you’ll see an Upgrade button
Click on the Upgrade button to move you to the selected plan.
Your subsequent payments from the next billing cycle will get increased to the amount of the newly selected plan.
Here’s how the difference amount will be managed.
If you were initially on the ₹1000 plan and used it for 15 days, but now want to upgrade to the ₹2500 plan:
The amount used in 15 days = (1000/30)x15 = ₹500.
Amount left = ₹500
Delta = 2500 – 500 = ₹2000. This amount will be charged to you as a one-time payment while upgrading your subscription.
Post payment, the subscription, and your account privileges will be upgraded in real-time.
Note- your subsequent payments would be bumped up to 2500 Rs which will be automatically deducted from your account every month.
Can I subscribe to a monthly plan using other payment option?
You can activate your subscription with utrade algos using the following payment methods:
- UPI – Simply mention your VPA (UPI ID) and accept the mandate request on your payment app
- Cards – Select ‘Stripe’ as the payment option. Enter your credit card details and complete the payment process.
Can I subscribe to a monthly plan using other payment option?
You can activate your subscription with utrade algos using the following payment methods:
- UPI – Simply mention your VPA (UPI ID) and accept the mandate request on your payment app
- Cards – Select ‘Stripe’ as the payment option. Enter your credit card details and complete the payment process.
Is algo trading free in India?
While Algo Trading has been quite expensive especially for a retail trader, uTrade Algos provides institutional grade features and a powerful algo engine at a nominal cost. Our premium plans start at just Rs. 999* thereby making algorithmic trading accessible to all.
What’s more is, you get a free 15-day trial so anyone and everyone can experience the power of algorithms. Sign up today – https://login.utradealgos.com/auth/login
Once you’ve signed up, proceed to the accounts section and access the ‘Upgrade Plan’ tab. Here, you’ll find a list of all available plans along with their respective details. Choose the plan that suits you best and effortlessly subscribe by using either UPI or any of your debit/credit cards to upgrade to the Pro Trader level!
While Algo Trading has been quite expensive especially for a retail trader, uTrade Algos provides institutional grade features and a powerful algo engine at a nominal cost. Our premium plans start at just Rs. 999* thereby making algorithmic trading accessible to all.
What’s more is, you get a free 15-day trial so anyone and everyone can experience the power of algorithms. Sign up today – https://login.utradealgos.com/auth/login
Yes, follow these steps to activate your subscription using UPI:
1. Mention your VPA (UPI ID): Provide your Virtual Payment Address (VPA) or UPI ID to uTrade Algos.
Approve the mandate: Authorize uTrade Algos to automatically deduct the chosen subscription amount from your account at the end of the subscription term.
By completing these steps, your payments will be handled automatically, ensuring a seamless subscription experience with uTrade Algos.
Frequently Asked Questions
To downgrade your plan:
Go to the My Profile section of the platform
Click on upgrade subscription
Under any subscription that is a lower tier than your currently active one – you’ll see a Downgrade button
Click on the downgrade button to move you to the selected plan.
Your subsequent payments from the next billing cycle will get reduced to the amount of the newly selected plan.
Note: Suppose you were on the 3000Rs. Per month plan and then downgraded to ₹1000 plan on the 10th day of the 30 day payment cycle. Your plan will be downgraded from this term’s end i.e. after the 30 days and from the next payment cycle your recurring payment would be lowered to 1000Rs/month and plan privileges would be downgraded.
To upgrade your plan:
Go to the My Profile section of the platform
Click on upgrade subscription
Under any subscription that is higher tier than your currently active one – you’ll see an Upgrade button
Click on the Upgrade button to move you to the selected plan.
Your subsequent payments from the next billing cycle will get increased to the amount of the newly selected plan.
While Algo Trading has been quite expensive especially for a retail trader, uTrade Algos provides institutional grade features and a powerful algo engine at a nominal cost. Our premium plans start at just Rs. 999* thereby making algorithmic trading accessible to all.
What’s more is, you get a free 7-day trial so anyone and everyone can experience the power of algorithms. Sign up today – https://login.utradealgos.com/auth/login
Knowledge Centre
Algorithmic trading, powered by advanced mathematical models and automated processes, has reshaped the landscape of financial markets worldwide. When paired with quantitative analysis, which involves extensive data-driven research and statistical methods, these approaches can amplify trading strategies' effectiveness. This blog explores the synergistic benefits of combining algorithmic trading with quantitative analysis, highlighting strategies, platforms, and real-world applications.
Quantitative trading has altered financial markets by leveraging advanced mathematical models and data analysis to make trading decisions. At the heart of successful quantitative trading strategies lies backtesting—an essential process that evaluates the performance of trading algorithms using historical market data. This comprehensive guide explores the critical role of backtesting in quantitative trading, its benefits, methodologies, best practices, and the pivotal role of quantitative trading platforms and software.