Trading platform comparison
We're pleased to offer you a choice of trading platforms to suit your unique needs and individual trading style.
| Lightspeed Trader Pro | Lightspeed Web & Mobile | Sterling Trader Pro | Lightspeed Connect API | EZE EMS (formerly Realtick Pro) | DAS Trader Pro | |
| Markets | Equities Options Complex options (3 or 4 legs) Futures | Equities Options Complex options (3 or 4 legs) Futures | Equities Options Complex options (3 or 4 legs) Futures | Equities Options Complex options (3 or 4 legs) Futures | Equities Options Complex options (3 or 4 legs) Futures | Equities Options Complex options (3 or 4 legs) Futures |
| Pricing | Level I Level II | Level I Level II | Level I Level II | Level I Level II | Level I Level II | |
| After hours trading | 24/5 | 6:30am - 8pm ET | 4am - 8pm ET | 4am - 8pm ET | 4am - 8pm ET | 4am - 8pm ET |
| Trading platform features | Conditional orders Watchlists Hotkey order entry Customizable order routes Basket order entry Customizable charts with studies 40+ custom layouts Market scanners Advanced window linking Historical options data | Conditional orders Watchlists Hotkey order entry Customizable order routes Basket order entry Customizable charts with studies 40+ custom layouts Market scanners Advanced window linking Historical options data | Conditional orders Watchlists Hotkey order entry Customizable order routes Basket order entry Customizable charts with studies 40+ custom layouts Market scanners Advanced window linking Historical options data | Conditional orders Watchlists Hotkey order entry Customizable order routes Basket order entry Customizable charts with studies 40+ custom layouts Market scanners Advanced window linking Historical options data | Conditional orders Watchlists Hotkey order entry Customizable order routes Basket order entry Customizable charts with studies 40+ custom layouts Market scanners Advanced window linking Historical options data | Conditional orders Watchlists Hotkey order entry Customizable order routes Ladder order entry Customizable charts with studies 40+ custom layouts Market scanners Advanced window linking Historical options data |
| Monthly software fee |
$1301
(software rebates available)
| None | $240-$270 | $200 - software rebates available | $375 | $150 |
| Monthly market data fees | Variable | None* | Variable | Optional access to Polygon.io | Variable | Variable |
| Account minimum | $5,000 | $5,000 | $25,000 | $30,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
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Lightspeed was built by traders for traders, and we understand traders' needs and work hard to exceed their expectations.
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*No market data fees for non-professional subscribers.
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