Quantower: complete 2026 guide (features, pricing, compatible prop firms)

Quantower, the multi-connection platform on the rise among futures traders

Quantower is a multi-asset, multi-connection trading platform that adopted a different philosophy from MetaTrader or cTrader: rather than a terminal tied to one broker, Quantower presents itself as a Swiss army knife able to connect to dozens of brokers and data feeds. Developed by a Ukrainian team and launched in the late 2010s, it has gradually established itself as a credible alternative to NinjaTrader or TradingView, particularly among futures and crypto traders.

It stands out for one thing: the free version is permanent, and the platform bundles more than 40 analysis and execution panels in a single interface. But is it right for your prop firm challenges in 2026? This guide covers it in full.

Overview and history

Quantower is published by a Ukrainian company and started to make a name for itself from 2017-2018. The founding idea: offer a desktop platform independent of brokers, able to pilot several simultaneous connections (broker, data feeds, demo or prop firm accounts) from a single window.

The platform first caught on with crypto traders, thanks to its direct connections to the major exchanges, before exploding in the futures world. Today several futures-specialised prop firms offer Quantower to their funded traders, and the platform keeps enriching its offer with regular updates (new panels, Algo Studio Pro, support for institutional connections such as CQG or Teton).

Quantower's detailed features

More than 40 analysis and trading panels

Quantower is not just charting software: it ships more than 40 modular panels that you can freely combine in the workspace. Notable examples:

1. Advanced charts (over 100 built-in indicators, multi-timeframe)
2. DOM Trader (Depth of Market) with one-click execution
3. Time & Sales to read the order flow in real time
4. Order flow panels: Power Trades, VWAP, liquidity heatmap
5. TPO charts (Market Profile) for volume purists
6. Order manager with bracket orders, OCO and trailing stops
7. Options panel with predefined strategies

This analytical richness is what seduces scalpers: read together, the DOM, Time & Sales and Power Trades provide a fine reading of order flow, comparable to much pricier tools like Bookmap or Jigsaw.

Automation: Algo Studio and C# API

Good news for algorithmic trading fans: Quantower includes a complete development environment, Algo Studio, with a Strategy Builder. Strategies are written in C# directly inside the platform, and the Pro version now offers Algo Studio Pro with additional functions (ATM position management, order sequences, improved backtesting). The platform also exposes a .NET API for advanced developments.

Backtesting

Strategy backtesting is available through Algo Studio, with modelling on historical data. One caveat: the free version does not give access to all modelling features, which belong to the paid licences.

Multi-account copy trading

Quantower can copy orders between several accounts and connections opened simultaneously in the platform. This is particularly useful for running several prop firm accounts in parallel, or replicating a strategy between a personal account and a funded one. A simple Copy Trading panel lets you define source and destination accounts, with multiplicative risk factors.

Broker connections and available instruments

It is the platform's strong point: Quantower connects to a very large number of brokers and feeds, including:

1. Interactive Brokers (stocks, ETFs, options, futures, forex)
2. Rithmic, CQG (via AMP Global), CTS and Teton for futures routing
3. IQFeed and other data providers
4. OANDA for forex
5. The major crypto exchanges: Binance, Bybit, Coinbase, Kraken, OKX, BitMEX, Deribit, KuCoin, Bitfinex

In practice, you can trade futures, stocks, options, forex, commodities (via futures) and crypto from a single interface. Few mainstream platforms offer this breadth.

Comparison table: licences, pricing and support

<table> <thead> <tr><th>Licence</th><th>Price</th><th>Connections</th><th>Backtesting / modelling</th><th>Desktop</th><th>Web / Mobile</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr><td>Free</td><td>0 &euro;</td><td>1 simultaneous connection</td><td>Limited (no full modelling)</td><td>Yes (Windows, recent macOS)</td><td>No</td></tr> <tr><td>Paid (depending on options)</td><td>~30-40 $/month depending on routing</td><td>Multiple connections</td><td>Yes</td><td>Yes</td><td>No</td></tr> <tr><td>All-in-One</td><td>Around 70 $/month</td><td>All connections and all panels</td><td>Yes (Algo Studio Pro)</td><td>Yes</td><td>No</td></tr> </tbody> </table>

Note: monthly licences do not renew automatically, and lifetime licences used to exist but their current price is not published. A licence is tied to a single computer at a time. Quantower remains desktop software: there is no web version or official mobile app in 2026.

Who is Quantower for?

Quantower targets experienced traders first, in particular:

1. Futures scalpers and day traders who want readable order flow and fast execution;
2. Algorithmic traders comfortable with C# who want to code, backtest and deploy strategies in the same tool;
3. Multi-market traders (futures + crypto + stocks via Interactive Brokers) who centralise their activity;
4. Futures prop firm traders who want to manage several accounts with copy trading.

For a complete beginner the interface richness can be dizzying: MetaTrader 5 or TradingView remain simpler gateways. On the other hand, as soon as you look for analytical depth, Quantower is one of the best platforms on the market.

Quantower and prop firm challenges

Quantower is an established platform in the futures prop firm world. Two firms from our comparison officially support it:

1. Bulenox: the prop firm accepts NinjaTrader, Tradovate and Quantower on its challenges;
2. Leeloo Trading: same trio, with Quantower as a routing option.

In practice, Quantower connects to the Rithmic or CQG servers these firms use: the platform is therefore directly usable during your challenge phase and once funded. A real argument against firms that impose a single proprietary platform.

To compare firms by accepted platforms, check our prop firm comparison. If you hesitate between trading terminals, also read our guides on TradeLocker and NinjaTrader.

Quantower pros and cons

Advantages

1. Permanent free version, with no time limit
2. Connections to a very large number of brokers and exchanges
3. Very complete order flow panels (DOM, Time &amp; Sales, Power Trades, VWAP)
4. Full C# automation with backtesting
5. Native multi-account copy trading, ideal for running several prop firm accounts
6. Pricing far below equivalent institutional solutions

Drawbacks

1. Technical learning curve, less intuitive than TradingView
2. No web version or official mobile app
3. Licence tied to a single computer at a time
4. Advanced features (modelling, multi-connections) reserved for paid licences
5. Smaller French-speaking community than MetaTrader's

Quantower FAQ

Is Quantower really free? Yes, the Free version is permanent, with no time limit, with all the essential panels and one simultaneous connection. Paid licences unlock multiple connections, full modelling and some advanced panels.

Which prop firms accept Quantower? In 2026, Bulenox and Leeloo Trading are among the prop firms compatible with Quantower. Other futures firms accept Rithmic or CQG routing, which often opens the door to Quantower: always check the firm's conditions before your challenge.

Can you backtest on Quantower? Yes, via Algo Studio and C# strategies. Note that full modelling features are reserved for paid licences.

Is Quantower better than NinjaTrader? Both are excellent for futures. Quantower offers more connections (crypto, stocks via Interactive Brokers) and a more modern order flow; NinjaTrader benefits from a wider indicator ecosystem and an older community. The best choice depends on your trading style.

Can you trade forex and crypto on Quantower? Yes. The platform connects to OANDA for forex and directly to the main crypto exchanges (Binance, Bybit, Coinbase, Kraken, OKX...), in addition to futures.

How to get started with Quantower in practice

Installation takes a few minutes: the desktop software downloads from the official site, and you then pick your connections in the manager. For a futures prop firm challenge, the most common path is to grab the connection credentials provided by the firm (Rithmic or CQG), enter them in Quantower, then customise a workspace per market: a DOM for scalping, a multi-timeframe chart for context, and a Time &amp; Sales panel to confirm entries.

Remember to save your layouts and test your panels in demo before the challenge: the platform allows demo connections, perfect for validating your setup without risking a rule violation. Algo traders will want to go through Algo Studio right away, making sure to hold a licence covering modelling to backtest properly.

Verdict: our opinion on Quantower in 2026

Quantower is one of the most complete platforms on the market in 2026, especially for futures and crypto traders who want depth: order flow, C# automation, backtesting and multi-account copy trading in a single piece of software, with a generous free version and affordable paid licences against the competition. Its main brake remains the learning curve and the absence of a web or mobile version.

For your challenges, it is a serious platform, validated by prop firms such as Bulenox and Leeloo Trading. And if you want to maximise your chances of passing your challenge, whatever the firm and platform chosen, discover our challenge-passing coaching service.