Comparison

Looking for an MPI Markov Process Alternative?

MPI (Markov Processes International) is a specialist in returns-based style analysis. AlternativeSoft provides equivalent style and factor analytics alongside fund screening, peer group benchmarking, AI-powered cloud due diligence and portfolio construction — a complete institutional platform rather than a specialist style analysis tool.

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Quick Verdict: AlternativeSoft is the more complete institutional platform, providing style analysis and factor analytics equivalent to MPI alongside fund screening, peer group benchmarking, AI-powered due diligence and portfolio construction. MPI is a specialist style analysis tool suited to teams that want best-in-class RBSA without a full institutional platform.
Platform Overview

Specialist Style Analysis Tool vs Full Institutional Platform

MPI and AlternativeSoft overlap on style analysis — AlternativeSoft covers significantly more of the institutional investment workflow.

AlternativeSoft provides returns-based style analysis, multi-factor regression and style drift detection alongside fund screening, peer group analysis, AI-powered DDQ completion and portfolio construction. The complete institutional investment platform with deep style analytics built in.

Returns-Based Style AnalysisMulti-Factor AttributionPeer Group AnalysisAI Due DiligenceComplete Platform

MPI (Markov Processes International) is a specialist quantitative analytics firm providing returns-based style analysis (RBSA), factor attribution and stress testing tools. Deep expertise in style analysis methodology; does not provide fund screening, peer group benchmarking or institutional due diligence capabilities.

Returns-Based Style AnalysisFactor AttributionStress TestingNo Fund ScreeningNo AI Due Diligence
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Feature Comparison

AlternativeSoft vs MPI: Style Analytics and Broader Workflow

Comparing style analysis depth alongside the broader institutional investment workflow each platform covers.

Feature / Capability AlternativeSoft MPI (Markov Processes)
Returns-Based Style Analysis (RBSA)
Multi-Factor Regression
Style Drift Detection
Stress Testing
Peer Group Analysis (500k+ funds)
Fund Database & Screening
4,000+ Risk-Adjusted Statistics
Portfolio Construction & Optimisation
AI-Powered DDQ Completion
ODD Workflow Management
Performance Attribution
Drawdown Analysis
Automated IC Reporting
Multi-Provider Data Integration
Private Equity Analytics
Which Platform Is Right for You?

AlternativeSoft or MPI Markov Process — Choosing the Right Depth

Choose AlternativeSoft if you need…

  • Returns-based style analysis and factor attribution integrated with the complete institutional workflow
  • Fund screening, peer group benchmarking and AI-powered DDQ completion in one platform
  • Portfolio construction, risk monitoring and automated IC reporting alongside style analytics
  • Multi-provider data integration including Bloomberg, eVestment and HFR
  • One platform for every step from fund screening to investment committee reporting

MPI (Markov Processes) may suit you if…

  • Your primary requirement is specialist RBSA style analysis methodology and you have separate tools for everything else
  • You specifically need MPI's proprietary Markov process-based analytical methodology
  • You are a quantitative researcher focused on methodology rather than a complete institutional workflow
Switching to AlternativeSoft

Moving from MPI Markov Process to AlternativeSoft

AlternativeSoft provides equivalent style analysis depth alongside the full institutional workflow MPI does not cover.

01

Validate Analytics Equivalence

Review AlternativeSoft's RBSA, factor regression and style drift detection capabilities. In most institutional use cases, AlternativeSoft provides equivalent analytical depth to MPI.

02

Add Workflow Coverage

Access fund screening, peer group benchmarking, AI-powered DDQ completion and portfolio construction that MPI does not offer.

03

Consolidate Your Tools

Replace the combination of MPI and other point solutions with one integrated platform that covers style analysis, peer benchmarking, due diligence and IC reporting.

Client Testimonials

Trusted by 150+ Leading Institutions

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AlternativeSoft streamlines many useful performance-based analytics including portfolio optimisation, peer evaluation, and relative analyses. An intuitive platform that is additive to our processes.

Aberdeen Asset Management
Head of Risk Management
★★★★★
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A practical and user-friendly tool used as part of our portfolio construction and risk management process. Their extensive support and responsiveness provides real added value.

AllianceBernstein
Co-head, Risk Management & Portfolio Construction
★★★★★
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From statistical analysis on a single hedge fund to portfolio construction, risk analysis and stress testing — one of the most effective and intuitive tools I have handled.

BNP Paribas
Hedge Fund Solutions
★★★★★
Best Risk Management Software
Hedgeweek — 4 Consecutive Years
Best Portfolio Analytics Platform
HFM European Awards
10+ Industry Awards
Recognised since 2005
ISO & GDPR Compliant
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

AlternativeSoft is a leading alternative to MPI for institutional allocators who want returns-based style analysis as part of a complete analytics platform — alongside fund screening, peer group benchmarking, AI-powered cloud due diligence and portfolio construction, rather than a standalone style analysis tool.
AlternativeSoft offers returns-based and holdings-based style analysis, factor attribution and 4,000+ risk-adjusted statistics — comparable to MPI Stylus in core methodology. The key difference is breadth: AlternativeSoft integrates style analysis into a complete workflow alongside screening, ODD and reporting.
Yes. AlternativeSoft provides multi-factor regression, factor sensitivity analysis, style drift detection and stress testing — methodologies that overlap substantially with MPI's offering. AlternativeSoft also supports customisable factor models, allowing clients to bring their own factors alongside standard ones.
Choose AlternativeSoft if you want style and factor analytics as part of an integrated institutional platform that also delivers fund screening across 500k+ funds, peer group analysis, AI-powered DDQ automation, portfolio construction and automated reporting — rather than maintaining a specialist style analysis tool alongside other platforms.
Yes. AlternativeSoft screens 500,000+ funds across hedge funds, mutual funds and private markets via HFR, eVestment, Preqin, Pitchbook, Bloomberg and Morningstar. MPI is primarily focused on style analysis methodology, not large-scale fund discovery and screening.
AlternativeSoft is trusted by 150+ institutions managing over $1.5tn — including pension funds, endowments, family offices, asset managers and consultants. This overlaps significantly with MPI's institutional client base.
AlternativeSoft's onboarding team handles full migration including factor model configuration, style analysis setup and historical portfolio uploads. Most clients are running in 2 to 4 weeks, with dedicated implementation support throughout.
Yes. AlternativeSoft allows clients to define their own custom factor lenses alongside standard models — bringing in proprietary factors, custom benchmarks and house attribution frameworks. This is a key reason institutions with established factor models choose AlternativeSoft.
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