Platforms / Quantower
Prop firms that support Quantower
Verified July 20, 2026
5 of the 34 prop firms we track offer Quantower. Below: how the platform actually works, what it costs, whether you can automate on it, and which firms to look at.
Vendor
Quantower LLC
Launched
2017
Asset classes
Futures, Forex, Crypto
Automation
Full native automation
Mobile
No native mobile trading app — Quantower is a Windows/macOS desktop platform, though a web-based companion has been in development.
Cost model
Freemium — a free tier covers basic charting and one connected account, while paid subscription tiers unlock advanced order types, more simultaneous connections and premium indicators; some prop firms bundle a paid tier into their account pricing.
What Quantower actually is
Quantower positions itself as a modern, multi-asset alternative to the older generation of futures platforms, and its core pitch is unification: rather than running separate terminals for futures, forex and crypto, Quantower connects to Rithmic or CQG for futures data alongside various forex and crypto broker APIs, letting a trader see and manage positions across all three in one workspace. That's a genuinely uncommon capability — most platforms on this page specialize in one asset class, and Quantower's cross-asset view is one of the clearer reasons a prop firm would offer it instead of just defaulting to NinjaTrader or MT5.
On the charting and analysis side, Quantower has invested heavily in order-flow tools — footprint charts, cumulative delta, volume profile — that put it in the same conversation as NinjaTrader for traders who read market microstructure rather than just price action. Its automation layer, built around C#, supports custom indicators and algorithmic strategies through its Algo package, and while its third-party marketplace is smaller than NinjaTrader's or MetaTrader's, it's grown steadily since the platform's 2017 launch and continues to add native macOS support that Windows-only NinjaTrader lacks.
The platform uses a freemium model: a free tier covers basic charting and a single connection, while paid tiers unlock more simultaneous account connections, premium order types and deeper analytics — and some prop firms fold a paid tier into their account package rather than leaving it to the trader. The absence of a native mobile trading app is Quantower's clearest gap versus Tradovate or TradeLocker; traders who need to manage a funded futures account from a phone will need a different platform or a remote-desktop workaround.
Strengths
- + One of the few platforms that natively unifies futures (via Rithmic/CQG), forex and crypto accounts in a single workspace
- + Modern, highly customizable UI with strong order-flow and volume-based charting tools
- + Native macOS support — unlike NinjaTrader, which is Windows-only
Weaknesses
- − Smaller EA/strategy marketplace and community than NinjaTrader or MetaTrader
- − No native mobile app, which matters for traders who need to manage risk away from a desktop
- − Best features often sit behind paid subscription tiers rather than being free out of the box
Data feeds and connectivity
Connects to multiple external feeds (Rithmic, CQG, and various crypto/forex broker APIs) rather than owning a single proprietary feed, so a single Quantower installation can unify futures, forex and crypto accounts in one workspace.
Automation and API access
Supports custom indicators and automated strategies through its Quantower Algo/Statistics packages using C#, plus a growing marketplace, positioning it as a genuine NinjaTrader alternative for algo-focused futures and multi-asset traders.
Prop firms offering Quantower
| Firm | Type | Entry | Split | Drawdown | First payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topstep | futures | $49 | 90% | eod-trailing | 7 days |
| My Funded Futures | futures | $77 | 90% | eod-trailing | 5 days |
| Alpha Futures | futures | $79 | 90% | eod-trailing | 7 days |
| Lucid Trading | futures | $55 | 90% | static | 14 days |
| Funding Ticks | futures | $45 | 90% | eod-trailing | 5 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 Quantower.
Who Quantower suits
- • Multi-asset traders who want futures, forex and crypto positions visible in one platform
- • Mac users who want a native (non-VM) alternative to NinjaTrader for futures
Quantower FAQ
- Can Quantower trade futures, forex and crypto in one account view?
- Yes — this cross-asset unification is Quantower's main differentiator. It connects to Rithmic/CQG for futures alongside separate forex and crypto broker APIs, letting you monitor and trade all three from a single workspace, which most competitors on this page don't offer.
- Is Quantower free to use with a prop firm?
- There's a free tier for basic charting and a single connection, but advanced order types, multiple simultaneous connections and premium analytics sit behind paid subscription tiers — check whether the specific prop firm bundles a paid tier into your account.
- Does Quantower work on Mac?
- Yes — unlike NinjaTrader, which is Windows-only, Quantower has native macOS support, making it one of the few serious futures-capable platforms Mac users can run without a virtual machine.
- Is there a Quantower mobile app?
- Not currently a full native trading app — Quantower is primarily a desktop platform, so traders who need mobile order management should plan on a different platform or a remote-desktop solution for on-the-go access.