Quantower
quantower.com
Broker-neutral Windows platform with footprint charts, DOM heatmaps and an options analyzer, connecting to 60+ brokers, exchanges and feeds; free to start.
What it is
Quantower is a desktop trading and charting platform for Windows that does not tie you to one broker. It connects to more than 60 brokers, crypto exchanges, prop firms and data feeds, including Interactive Brokers, Tradier and Alpaca for US stocks and options and Rithmic and dxFeed for futures. More than 40 panels cover charting, order entry, DOM trading, market replay, portfolio views and an open C# API for custom indicators and strategies.
The free version needs no registration but is deliberately limited: one connection at a time, two indicators and one overlay per chart, no Renko or other advanced chart types, no simulator or market replay and no volume analysis tools. A seven-day full trial is available with a Quantower account.
You can pay for the full All-in-One license or buy individual extensions on top of the free version, such as Volume Analysis (cluster/footprint charts and volume profiles), DOM Surface (order book heatmap), TPO charts or Option trading. Only the All-in-One license includes every feature and every connection. Licenses do not renew automatically, and longer periods are discounted up to 30%.
The license never includes market data. Real-time quotes come from your broker or a data vendor and are paid for separately, which matters most for US options data. Some brokers and prop firms, mostly on the futures and crypto side, give their clients the paid features for free.
Key features
- Volume analysis
- Cluster (footprint) charts, volume profiles, time statistics, historical time and sales and dynamic VPOC; a paid extension or part of the full license.
- DOM Surface and DOM Trader
- Heatmap of order book liquidity changes over time, plus a price ladder for one-click order entry.
- Option Analyzer and Option Desk
- Build and analyze option strategies with payoff profiles and Greeks, and manage option orders and positions.
- Multi-connection trading
- Connect to several brokers and data feeds at once and trade or compare them in one workspace (paid licenses).
- Market replay and simulator
- Replay historical market data and practice trading in a simulator; not available in the free version.
- Algo trading API
- An open C# API for custom indicators, strategies and broker integrations, with a strategies manager inside the platform.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | One connection, 2 indicators and 1 overlay per chart, no advanced chart types, simulator or volume analysis |
| All-in-One | $70/mo | All features, all connections and updates; 10% off for 3 months, 20% for 6 months, 30% for a year, or a lifetime license |
| Option trading extension | $50/mo | Option Desk, Option Analyzer, working orders and positions on top of the free version |
| Volume Analysis extension | $35/mo | Cluster charts, volume profiles, time statistics and related indicators |
| Multi-asset package | $50/mo | Volume Analysis plus Advanced features and unlimited connections |
Other extensions: DOM Surface $30, Power Trades $25, TPO Profile Chart $20, Advanced features $30, Crypto package $40 (monthly prices; longer periods and lifetime are also sold). Market data from exchanges and vendors is never included. Licenses do not auto-renew; refunds are available within 10 days of a first purchase, not for lifetime licenses.
Free option: A free, no-registration version with one connection at a time, two indicators and one overlay per chart and the basic panels. A seven-day full-featured trial is available after registering.
Checked September 25, 2026 on quantower.com. Prices change; confirm on the provider's site before you subscribe.
Strengths
- Works with 60+ brokers, exchanges and data feeds instead of one broker
- Footprint, DOM heatmap and TPO tools usually found only in futures platforms
- Options analyzer with Greeks in the same platform as order flow tools
- Pay only for the extensions you need on top of the free version
- Licenses do not renew automatically
Limitations
- Desktop download is for Windows only
- Market data is never included and must be bought from your broker or a data vendor
- The free version allows one connection and two indicators per chart
- Among US stock brokers, connections include Interactive Brokers, Tradier and Alpaca; Schwab and tastytrade are not listed
Good fit for
- Futures and crypto traders who read order flow with footprint and DOM tools
- Multi-asset traders who use more than one broker
- Options traders at a supported broker who want strategy analysis with Greeks
Look elsewhere if
- Mac users without a Windows machine or virtual machine
- Traders who want a browser-based charting site with data included
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Quantower questions
Is Quantower free?
Yes, there is a free version with no registration, but it is limited to one connection, two indicators per chart and no volume analysis or simulator. Some brokers also give their clients the paid features for free.
How much does Quantower cost?
The All-in-One license is $70 a month, with up to 30% off for longer periods and a lifetime option. Individual extensions range from $20 to $50 a month.
Does Quantower include market data?
No. Real-time data comes from your broker or a data vendor and is paid separately.
Which brokers work with Quantower for US stocks and options?
The connections list includes Interactive Brokers and Tradier for stocks and options and Alpaca for stocks, plus Rithmic and other feeds for futures.
Does Quantower run on a Mac?
The downloadable platform is for Windows only.
Written from Quantower's own website and documentation. All Trading Tools lists and compares tools; it does not recommend trades or give financial advice. Sources: quantower.com, quantower.com/pricing, quantower.com/connections, help.quantower.com/quantower/getting-started/account-and-licensing/license-comparison.md.