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NinjaTrader for prop traders
Desktop futures platform with a huge add-on ecosystem.
What a prop trader needs to know
You normally pay nothing. NinjaTrader 8 connects to most prop firm Rithmic and Tradovate accounts without a paid licence, and the firm supplies the data. The paid plans only lower brokerage commissions, which do not apply to prop accounts.
Plans and pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Yearly | One-time |
|---|---|---|---|
Free Platform, charting, sim and Market Replay | Free | - | - |
Monthly Lower brokerage commissions, for retail clients | $99 | - | - |
Lifetime Lowest brokerage commissions | - | - | $1,499 |
List prices from NinjaTrader's own site, checked 28 September 2026. See current pricing
At a glance
Free optionFree with most Rithmic and Tradovate firms
Free trialNone listed
RefundsNo policy listed
MarketsFutures
CurrencyUS dollars ($)
Founded2003
Connects to
RithmicTradovateCQG
Prop firms it works with
Offered as a platform by
Connects to the platforms used by
Matched against the platforms each firm lists on PropKoala. Always confirm with the firm before buying.
Pros and cons
- Free on most prop accounts
- Thousands of third-party add-ons
- Market Replay, SuperDOM and order flow tools
- Desktop app is Windows only
- Heavier to run than browser platforms
- Paid plans are no use to prop traders