NinjaTrader

ninjatrader.com · checked 13 Nov 2026

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How it plugs in

—Public API

NoOpen source

YesFree tier

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NinjaTrader is a futures trading platform and brokerage built for active traders.

Pricing

FreeNo monthly plan fee · $0.39/Micro & e-Nano and $1.29/Standard commission per side · exchange, clearing, and NFA fees applyFree
Monthly$99 per month · $0.29/Micro & e-Nano and $0.99/Standard commission per side · exchange, clearing, and NFA fees apply$99/mo
LifetimeOne-time payment · $0.09/Micro & e-Nano and $0.59/Standard commission per side · exchange, clearing, and NFA fees apply$1,499 one-time

As ninjatrader.com lists them, checked 13 Nov 2026.

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Facts

Website: ninjatrader.com
Price: Free tier · from $99/mo
Free trial: Yes
Company history: NinjaTrader says it was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Chicago.
Core tools: Its platform combines advanced charting, depth-of-market order entry, order flow analysis, and automated strategy tools.
Customer funds: The brokerage says customer funds are held in segregated accounts as required by U.S. futures regulations.
Desktop: NinjaTrader Desktop is a Windows platform with multi-monitor support, NinjaScript custom development, and advanced backtesting.
Developer APIs: NinjaTrader documents a REST trading API and a WebSocket market data API, among other developer tools.
Founded: 2003
Free access and trial: The platform's charting, strategy backtesting, and simulated trading have no time limit; a free 14-day streaming live market data trial is included when opening an account.
Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Integrations and development: NinjaScript supports custom indicators, automated strategies, drawing tools, and add-ons for NinjaTrader 8 Desktop using C#.
Market access: The brokerage offers direct access to CME Group, Eurex, ICE, and Coinbase Derivatives.
Mobile: Mobile apps for iPhone and Android offer charting, SuperDOM, and indicators, and account information syncs with desktop and web.
Privacy: NinjaTrader says it uses encryption where applicable to protect data in transit and at rest.

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