10 Platforms Tracked
Prop Firms by Trading Platform
Find prop trading firms by the trading platform they support.
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
12 firmsMulti-asset platform with depth of market and algo trading.
cTrader
10 firmsPremium ECN platform with sleek UI and cAlgo automation.
NinjaTrader
10 firmsProfessional futures platform with powerful analytics.
Tradovate
9 firmsCloud-based futures platform with commission-free options.
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
7 firmsThe most popular forex platform with EA support and advanced charting.
Rithmic
6 firmsUltra-low latency infrastructure for professional futures traders.
TradingView
5 firmsWorld's most popular charting platform with Pine Script.
Match Trader
4 firmsNext-gen platform with social trading and mobile-first design.
DXTrade
2 firmsModern platform designed for prop firms with built-in risk management.
Quantower
2 firmsMulti-asset analytics platform with advanced DOM trading.
Choosing the Right Trading Platform for Prop Trading
Your trading platform is one of the most important decisions when choosing a prop firm. Each platform offers different strengths — from MetaTrader's universal compatibility and Expert Advisors support to cTrader's advanced order types and TradingView's world-class charting. The right choice depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and automation needs.
Forex Platforms vs. Futures Platforms
Forex prop firms typically offer MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, DXTrade, or Match Trader. These platforms specialize in spot forex, CFDs on indices, metals, and energy products. Futures prop firms, on the other hand, commonly provide NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic, or Quantower — platforms built for CME-regulated futures markets with real exchange data and order routing.
Multi-Platform Firms
Many modern prop firms now support multiple platforms, giving traders the flexibility to choose their preferred environment. Use the platform pages above to filter firms by the specific platform you want to trade on, and compare them across ratings, profit splits, challenge pricing, and payout speed.
Platform Features That Matter
When evaluating platforms, consider: automated trading support (EAs, cBots, or scripts), charting tools and indicator libraries, mobile app availability, order execution speed, and integration with third-party tools. Some platforms like TradingView excel in charting but may have limited automation, while NinjaTrader offers deep strategy development but focuses primarily on futures.