Trading platform comparison

We're pleased to offer you a choice of trading platforms to suit your unique needs and individual trading style.

Lightspeed TraderLightspeed Web & MobileSterling Trader ProSterling Vol TraderEZE 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
Level I
Level II
After hours trading

4am - 8pm ET

6:30am - 8pm ET
6am - 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
$600

$375

$150

Monthly market data fees
Variable
None*
Variable
None*
Variable
Variable
Account minimum
$10,000
$10,000
$25,000
$25,000
$25,000

$50,000

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Why we're different

We’re committed to empowering your success

Lightspeed was built by traders for traders, and we understand traders' needs and work hard to exceed their expectations.

Customers come first

Our top priority is to deliver world-class experiences, we envision our traders' needs and then go above and beyond to meet them

Empowering traders

We strive to deliver products, services, and tools that empower our traders' success and help them to reach their goals.

*No market data fees for non-professional subscribers.

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Equities, equities options, and commodity futures products and services are offered by Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC (Member FINRA, NFA and SIPC). Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC’s SIPC coverage is available only for securities, and for cash held in connection with the purchase or sale of securities, in equities and equities options accounts. You may check the background of Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC on FINRA’s BrokerCheck.


Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. Before trading options, please read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options


ETFs are subject to market fluctuation and the risks of their underlying investments. ETFs are subject to management fees and other expenses.