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Compare Trading Platforms

Trading platforms let you place and manage trades. Choose by the assets and markets you need, then check supported devices and tools such as charting, advanced orders and paper trading.

The signal score is out of 10. API, open-source and free-tier marks show whether a platform has a public API, open-source code or a free tier to try.

• 18 platforms
• 1 with a public API on this page
• 13 with a free tier
• Checked 28 Sept 2026

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   NinjaTraderninjatrader.com

   A futures trading platform and brokerage with charting and order-flow tools.

   6.5 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $99/mo
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3. 2
   KP

   Kraken Prokraken.com

   Kraken Pro is designed for advanced traders and offers professional order-book trading.

   6.4 APIOpenFree Free tier
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4. 3
   T

   TradingViewtradingview.com

   A charting and analysis platform with alerts across global markets.

   6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $12.95/mo
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5. 4
   M

   moomoomoomoo.com

   Moomoo describes itself as a financial information and trading app offered by Moomoo Technologies Inc.

   6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
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6. 5
   IT

   IG Trading Platformig.com

   A CFD trading platform that connects with TradingView and MetaTrader.

   6.2 APIOpenFree Free tier
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7. 6
   C

   cTraderctrader.com

   cTrader is a trading platform for FX/CFD with tools for trading, charting and technical analysis.

   6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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8. 7
   CA

   Coinbase Advancedcoinbase.com

   A trading platform for spot pairs, derivatives, and other eligible markets.

   6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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9. 8
   D

   DEGIROdegiro.com

   DEGIRO is an online investment broker providing a platform for investors to trade financial products.

   6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier · €1 one-time
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10. 9
    B

    Bitgetbitget.com

    A crypto marketplace for tokens, tokenized stocks, ETFs, and other real-world assets.

    6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier
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11. 10
    FA

    Fidelity Active Trader Profidelity.com

    A desktop trading platform for active investors, scheduled to sunset in 2027.

    5.9 APIOpenFree Free tier
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12. 11
    MX

    MetaStock XENITHmetastock.com

    A paid service that brings market information and analysis into a searchable workspace.

    5.2 APIOpenFree From $950/yr
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13. 12
    FC

    FOREX.com Trading Platformforex.com

    A forex trading platform with TradingView charts, news, analysis, and alerts.

    5.2 APIOpenFree —
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14. 13
    OF

    OANDA fxTradeoanda.com

    A web and mobile platform for trading forex and cryptocurrencies.

    5.2 APIOpenFree Free tier
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15. 14
    ZK

    Zerodha Kitezerodha.com

    A trading platform for Indian equities, funds, derivatives, and more.

    5.2 APIOpenFree Free tier
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16. 15
    T2

    Trading 212trading212.com

    A trading platform for shares, funds, forex, futures, CFDs, and crypto.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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17. 16
    MD

    MetaStock D/Cmetastock.com
    4.7 APIOpenFree —
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18. 17
    SC

    Sierra Chartsierrachart.com

    A Windows program with charts and advanced order types for several markets.

    4.0 APIOpenFree —
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19. 18
    TT

    Tiger Tradeitiger.com
    3.8 APIOpenFree —
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How to choose

Which assets and markets can I trade?

Choose a platform that covers the asset classes and markets you want to trade.

Compare those fields directly; a platform's name or price does not tell you which markets it supports.

Does it have the order types and charts I need?

Check advanced order types and technical charting if those tools matter to your trading decisions.

Which devices and operating systems does it support?

Pick a platform that runs where you plan to trade, such as the web, a phone or a computer.

Check the platform marks for web, Android, iOS, Windows and macOS before choosing.

Can I try it for free, and what does it cost?

Compare the free-plan and paid-from fields to understand the stated starting cost.

A free plan and a free trial are different: check the listing's pricing details to see which it offers.

Can I practice trades or connect the platform to other software?

Check whether paper trading is listed if you want to practice without placing live trades.

If you need software connections, look for the API mark. An API is a way for other software to exchange information with a platform.

Questions

What should I look for in a trading platform?

Compare supported assets and markets, order types, charting, devices, paper trading and price against your needs.

Are trading platforms free to use?

Some listings show a free plan, while others are paid or offer a free plan with a trial. Check the pricing fields for the platform you are considering.

What does the API mark mean on a trading platform?

It indicates whether the platform has a public API, a way for other software to exchange information with it.

Can I practice trading without using real money?

Check the paper-trading field. It indicates whether a platform lists a practice-trading feature.

Can I use a trading platform on my phone and computer?

Platform support varies. Check the web, Android, iOS, Windows and macOS marks for the devices you use.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure