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Sierra Chart

The most powerful trading platform on earth. A bit of a Lego box at first, but once you build it your way it is unbeatable.

A serious futures platform for traders who want a stable charting and execution stack without depending on extra visual noise.

Who it may suit: Traders who want a robust platform for charting, execution, replay, and a more hands-on workspace setup.

Well-known for stability and depth once your workspace is dialed in.
Strong choice for traders who want charting, execution, and review in one stack.
Worth comparing if you prefer substance and configurability over polished marketing.

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Features and details

From Sierra Chart’s official site. “Not recorded” means the pages I checked don’t say.

Sierra Chart sourced facts
Field	What is recorded
Markets	Futures, stocks, options and forex; crypto and CFD data are also offered.
Runs on	Windows (64-bit). Mac use relies on user-run compatibility software; no web or mobile app.
Order-flow tools	DOM columns and the volume-profile tool in all packages. Numbers Bars (bid/ask footprint) and TPO need Package 5 or higher.
Market replay	Chart replay from 0.1× to 100,000× speed; no package restriction stated.
Scripting	ACSIL custom studies and automated trading in standard C++.
Free to start	21-day trial with full functionality; external brokers are not available during the trial.
Price from	$26/month for Package 3 with Sierra’s own data; $36/month for Package 10 to connect external brokers and feeds.
Data and brokers	External brokers and feeds such as CQG, Rithmic and Interactive Brokers need Packages 10–12. Real-time exchange data costs extra.