NinjaTrader: pricing and features

Futures platform and brokerage

NinjaTrader combines a futures trading platform with a brokerage cleared through NinjaTrader Clearing, LLC. Plans change the commission rate per contract, from no monthly fee to a one-time lifetime payment.

Plan prices here apply to a NinjaTrader brokerage account. Prop firms supply their own NinjaTrader access and licence terms, so these commission plans may not apply to a funded account.

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NinjaTrader pricing

Free has no monthly fee with $0.39 per side on Micro and e-Nano contracts and $1.29 on Standard. Monthly is $99 per month with $0.29 and $0.99. Lifetime is a one-time $1,499 with $0.09 and $0.59. Exchange, clearing and NFA fees apply on top. Plan benefits need a funded live account.

Free

$0 / month

No plan fee

$0.39 Micro, $1.29 Standard per side plus exchange, clearing and NFA fees

Monthly

$99 / month

Monthly plan fee

$0.29 Micro, $0.99 Standard per side plus fees

Lifetime

$1,499 one-time

Single payment

$0.09 Micro, $0.59 Standard per side plus fees; includes Order Flow+

Prices and availability can change. Check the vendor checkout and terms before paying. Source: official pricing.

Commission plans apply to accounts cleared by NinjaTrader Clearing. A prop firm account usually follows the firm's own commission and data terms.

Who NinjaTrader suits

For futures traders using their own broker account

Fits traders who want charting, simulation and live futures execution with a choice of commission plan.

For prop traders

Many futures prop firms provide NinjaTrader access. Check which licence and data your firm provides before buying a separate plan.

What NinjaTrader includes

The official NinjaTrader documentation describes these functions. Plan and connection limits apply.

Three commission plans: Free, Monthly and Lifetime plans trade off fixed cost against per-side commissions.
Free simulation and backtesting: NinjaTrader states charting, strategy backtesting and simulated trading are free with no time limit and no funding needed.
Market Replay and Order Flow+: Market Replay plays historical data tick by tick. Order Flow+ adds order flow visuals. Both require a funded account.
Desktop, web and mobile access: All plans include NinjaTrader Desktop, Web and Mobile.
Third-party add-ons: The platform supports custom indicators, automated strategies and third-party tools including TradingView.

Platforms and access

Desktop, web and mobile clients are included in all plans. NinjaScript supports custom indicators and automated strategies.

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Checks before use

Plan prices here apply to a NinjaTrader brokerage account. Prop firms supply their own NinjaTrader access and licence terms, so these commission plans may not apply to a funded account.

Which account the plan covers. Commission plans apply to accounts cleared by NinjaTrader Clearing. A prop firm account usually follows the firm's own commission and data terms.
All-in cost. Add exchange, clearing and NFA fees to the per-side rate. A round trip is double the per-side commission.
Funded account requirement. Real-time data, Order Flow+ and Market Replay activate only after the live account is funded. ACH and debit card deposits have a $5 minimum.
Automation rules. NinjaScript strategies and third-party add-ons may be restricted by your firm. Check automation and copy rules first.

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NinjaTrader questions

How much does NinjaTrader cost?

Free has no monthly fee, Monthly is $99 per month and Lifetime is a one-time $1,499. Each has different per-side commissions, plus exchange, clearing and NFA fees.

Is there a free trial?

NinjaTrader says charting, backtesting and simulated trading are free with no time limit. A 14-day live data trial comes with opening an account.

Are commissions per side or round trip?

Per side. A round trip is double the listed rate before exchange and regulatory fees.

Do NinjaTrader plan prices apply to my prop account?

Not necessarily. Prop firms set their own platform, data and commission terms.

Sources and disclosure

Source record: 18 October 2026. Vendor documentation supports product claims, not independent performance validation. This profile links directly to official vendor pages. No product rating or hands-on testing is claimed.

Official pricing and product details · Read 2026-10-18