Tradovate
tradovate.com · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Cloud-based flat-commission futures platform across devices
Overview
Tradovate is a modern, fully cloud-based futures trading platform and brokerage founded in 2014 and acquired by NinjaTrader Group in 2022. It pioneered flat-rate subscription pricing as an alternative to per-trade commissions, letting active futures traders trade unlimited contracts for a flat fee. Being cloud-native, it runs across web browsers, Windows/Mac desktop apps, and mobile with synced accounts, and provides access to CME Group, ICE, and other major exchange futures and options.
Assets
Index futuresEnergy futuresMetals futuresAgricultural futuresInterest-rate futuresOptions on futures
Available On
WindowsmacOSWebiOSAndroid
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Cloud-native — no installation or licensing fees
- Flat-rate pricing can save high-volume traders money
- Seamless cross-device trading
- Strong third-party integrations and API
Cons
- Futures-only (no stocks/forex)
- Flat-rate benefit mainly for high-volume traders
- Cloud dependency needs a reliable connection
- Fewer built-in advanced tools than dedicated desktop platforms