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MultiCharts
Top pick59/100MultiCharts scores 9.0/10 for automation & backtesting, and 59/100 overall. Priced from $66-97/mo, it also stands out on data-feed & broker flexibility.
Prop-firm: Moderate · Rithmic (broad) · from $66-97/mo
If you build, backtest, and run automated strategies, you need real scripting, a solid backtester, and reliable execution. These platforms lead on automation, ranked with an algo-focused emphasis.
Ranked by automation and backtesting capability first, then overall PlatformScore, on the same public, affiliate-neutral rubric.
| # | Platform | Score | Prop-firm support | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MultiCharts | 59 | Moderate | $66-97/mo |
| 2 | NinjaTrader | 76 | High | $0-99/mo |
| 3 | MotiveWave | 72 | Moderate-High | $24-159/mo |
| 4 | Sierra Chart | 66 | Moderate | $26-56/mo |
| 5 | Quantower | 80 | Very High | $0-80/mo |
| 6 | Tradrr | 65 | Very High | $99/mo |
MultiCharts scores 9.0/10 for automation & backtesting, and 59/100 overall. Priced from $66-97/mo, it also stands out on data-feed & broker flexibility.
NinjaTrader scores 8.0/10 for automation & backtesting, and 76/100 overall. Priced from $0-99/mo with a free tier, it also stands out on value for money.
MotiveWave scores 8.0/10 for automation & backtesting, and 72/100 overall. Priced from $24-159/mo with a free tier, it also stands out on its community rating.
Sierra Chart scores 8.0/10 for automation & backtesting, and 66/100 overall. Priced from $26-56/mo, it also stands out on order-flow & DOM depth.
Quantower scores 6.0/10 for automation & backtesting, and 80/100 overall. Priced from $0-80/mo with a free tier, it also stands out on prop-firm support.
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Tradrr scores 6.0/10 for automation & backtesting, and 65/100 overall. Priced from $99/mo, it also stands out on prop-firm support.