Platforms / cTrader
Prop firms that support cTrader
Verified July 20, 2026
10 of the 34 prop firms we track offer cTrader. Below: how the platform actually works, what it costs, whether you can automate on it, and which firms to look at.
Vendor
Spotware
Launched
2011
Asset classes
Forex, CFDs
Automation
Full native automation
Mobile
Native iOS and Android apps with near-full desktop feature parity, widely regarded as one of the stronger mobile experiences among non-MetaTrader platforms.
Cost model
Free for traders — Spotware licenses cTrader to brokers/prop firms, and cost is bundled into the firm's evaluation and funded-account fees, not billed separately by Spotware.
What cTrader actually is
cTrader is Spotware's answer to MetaTrader's dominance, and it has carved out a loyal following among forex and CFD prop traders who want a more modern interface without giving up serious automation capability. Its biggest differentiator against MT4/MT5 is transparency: where brokers enable it, cTrader displays genuine Level II market depth, showing the actual order book rather than a single dealt price, which appeals to traders who want more confidence that their broker isn't operating a pure dealing-desk model against them.
For automation, cAlgo — cTrader's algorithmic trading environment — uses C# rather than MetaTrader's MQL4/MQL5, giving developers access to the full .NET ecosystem and a proper IDE rather than a proprietary scripting language. This makes cTrader genuinely attractive to traders or small teams with existing C# experience, and its marketplace for buying and selling cBots and indicators has matured into a real, if smaller, alternative to MetaTrader's Marketplace and MQL5 community. Backtesting is solid for forex/CFD strategies, though it's still built for retail-style spot/CFD trading rather than the tick-level futures replay that a Rithmic or NinjaTrader setup offers.
The tradeoff for cTrader's modern design is reach: fewer prop firms and brokers support it compared to the near-universal availability of MT4/MT5, so choosing cTrader as a hard requirement will narrow your list of eligible firms. Traders should check the specific firm's cTrader implementation (spreads, commission structure, available instruments) since — like DXtrade — cTrader is white-labeled and terms vary firm to firm even though the underlying platform code is the same.
Strengths
- + Cleaner, more modern UI than MetaTrader with built-in Level II market depth on supporting brokers
- + cAlgo/cBots provide a proper C# development environment for automated strategies, not a bolt-on
- + Strong mobile app parity — many traders manage full strategies from the phone app alone
Weaknesses
- − Smaller indicator/EA marketplace than MetaTrader's, despite being more modern
- − Fewer brokers and prop firms support it than MT4/MT5, so it can narrow your firm choices
- − Backtesting depth, while solid, doesn't match a dedicated Rithmic/NinjaTrader futures setup for tick-level historical replay
Data feeds and connectivity
Depth-of-market and pricing come from the licensing broker's liquidity pool; cTrader is known for transparent Level II pricing display where the broker enables it, which appeals to traders who want to see raw market depth rather than a dealt price.
Automation and API access
cAlgo (C#-based) supports building, backtesting and running fully automated cBots, with a dedicated IDE and a marketplace for buying/selling bots and indicators — a genuine, mature alternative to MQL4/MQL5 for algo-inclined traders.
Prop firms offering cTrader
| Firm | Type | Entry | Split | Drawdown | First payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTMO | forex | $345 | 90% | static | 14 days |
| FundedNext | forex | $299 | 95% | static | 14 days |
| Alpha Capital Group | forex | $99 | 90% | static | 14 days |
| Funding Pips | forex | $32 | 100% | static | 5 days |
| Goat Funded Trader | forex | $32 | 95% | static | 14 days |
| FunderPro | multi-asset | $319 | 90% | static | 14 days |
| Maven Trading | multi-asset | $13 | 80% | trailing | 14 days |
| The Edge Funder | forex | $49 | 90% | static | 14 days |
| OneFunded | forex | $16 | 80% | trailing | 14 days |
| The Funded Trader | forex | $59 | 90% | static | 14 days |
Platform availability changes when a firm switches liquidity or technology providers. We re-check each firm's platform list on the verification date above, but confirm on the firm's own site before you buy an evaluation specifically for cTrader.
Who cTrader suits
- • Forex/CFD traders who want algorithmic trading in C# rather than MQL4/MQL5
- • Traders who value transparent market depth and a more modern UI than MT4
cTrader FAQ
- Is cTrader better than MetaTrader for prop trading?
- Neither is objectively better — cTrader has a more modern interface, transparent Level II depth on supporting brokers, and a cleaner C# automation environment, while MetaTrader has far broader firm support and a larger third-party EA/indicator ecosystem. The right choice depends on whether platform modernity or ecosystem size matters more to you.
- Can I automate trading strategies on cTrader?
- Yes — cAlgo lets you build, backtest and run fully automated cBots in C#, with a dedicated IDE and marketplace, making it one of the more complete automation environments among non-MetaTrader forex/CFD platforms.
- Does cTrader cost extra as a trader?
- No — Spotware licenses cTrader to brokers and prop firms, who bundle it into their existing pricing. There's no separate cTrader subscription for traders.
- Is cTrader available on mobile?
- Yes, and its mobile apps are generally considered stronger than MetaTrader's, with close feature parity to the desktop platform including chart tools and order management.