Prop trader pays
Free
Free with most Rithmic and Tradovate firms
Trading tools / Charting & platforms
Charting Platforms for Prop Traders
Most futures prop firms already give you a platform such as NinjaTrader, Tradovate or Volumetrica at no cost. You only pay when you want something the firm does not supply, like a paid TradingView plan or Sierra Chart.
Cloud futures platform that runs in the browser, desktop and mobile
Free with firm
TradovateTradingView
Prop trader pays
Free
Included with Tradovate-based firms
Browser charting with direct trading on Tradovate prop accounts
Free plan30-day free trialAnnual plans only, within 14 days
Tradovate
Prop trader pays
$155.40/yr
Essential · or $14.95/mo
Fast, lightweight Windows platform sold as monthly packages
Free trial available
RithmicCQG
Prop trader pays
$280.80/yr
Package 10 · or $36/mo
Multi-asset platform with modular order flow add-ons
Free plan7-day full trial10-day money-back on first order
RithmicCQGdxFeedcTrader
Prop trader pays
$588/yr
All-in-One · or $70/mo
Charting platform known for Elliott Wave and order flow tools
Free plan14-day free trial
RithmicCQGdxFeed
Prop trader pays
At checkout
Price not published
Quick take
We compared 6 charting & platforms in September 2026. NinjaTrader costs most prop traders nothing (Free with most Rithmic and Tradovate firms). Pick your firm above to see only the tools that connect to it.