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Which platform should I use? NinjaTrader, Tradovate and TradingView

Compare the three platforms included with every Futures account by device, and find the one that fits how you trade.

Every BrightFunded Futures account includes NinjaTrader, Tradovate and TradingView, all free. The best platform is the one that works on the device you trade from. This guide compares the three by device and helps you choose.


Compare the platforms by device

Platform

Windows

Mac

Web

iOS

Android

NinjaTrader

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

Tradovate

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

TradingView

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

TradingView is connected to your trading account.


Which one should I choose?

Choose NinjaTrader if...

You trade from a Windows or Mac computer and want a platform you can install on your desktop. NinjaTrader is also available on the web.

Choose Tradovate if...

You want to trade from your browser, your iPhone or your Android phone. Tradovate is available on the web, iOS and Android.

Choose TradingView if...

You want to trade from your browser, your iPhone or your Android phone, connected to your trading account. TradingView is available on the web, iOS and Android.

šŸ‘‰ You are not locked into one choice. All three platforms are included with every account at no extra cost, so you can use the one that suits each moment.


Quick answers by device

You trade from...

You can use

A Windows computer

NinjaTrader

A Mac

NinjaTrader

A web browser

NinjaTrader, Tradovate or TradingView

An iPhone or iPad (iOS)

Tradovate or TradingView

An Android phone

Tradovate or TradingView


What stays the same on every platform

  • The platform does not change the rules. The Max Loss Limit, the Consistency Rule, the Minimum Trade Duration and the auto close at 4:45 PM ET are part of your account.

  • Your account is simulated, with real-time CME market data.

  • You keep one account number per purchase, whichever platform you use.


Frequently asked questions

Do I have to pay for a platform?

No. NinjaTrader, Tradovate and TradingView are included with every account at no extra cost.


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Can I trade from my phone?

Yes, with Tradovate or TradingView on iOS and Android.


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Can I use more than one platform?

Yes. All three are included with every account.


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Can I use a Mac?

Yes. NinjaTrader is available on Mac, and all three platforms are available on the web.


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Do traders in the United States use the same platforms?

Yes. Traders in the United States are accepted and use the same three platforms.


Where to go next

  • Platforms: NinjaTrader, Tradovate and TradingView

  • Is this a real account? How the simulated environment works

  • Trading hours and auto close at 4:45 PM ET


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