Python algorithmic trading software for backtesting and live trading strategies on your own infrastructure
Interactive Brokers options desk for day traders and scalpers
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Free trial
Pricing
Student (Free with valid .edu email), Starter ($99 one-time), Pro ($249 one-time), Quant ($499 one-time). Optional Maintenance & Community subscription: $10/mo or $100/year.
7-day free trial, then $40 per month billed monthly or $400 per year billed once a year. Monthly plan saves $80 versus yearly; yearly plan is equivalent to 10 months.
Key features
11 built-in technical indicators
Built-in Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for AI assistants
Multi-symbol options chains with ITM, ATM, and OTM strikes in one table
One-click market, mid, and close orders
Automated take profit and stop loss while connected
Live unrealized P&L updates
Customizable layout with column resizing and hiding
Futures options support (ES, MES, NQ, MNQ, RTY, CL, GC)
Four themes including Terminal quiet desk mode
Windows, macOS, and Linux support
Direct connection to TWS or IB Gateway with credentials staying local
What makes it different
Self-hosted infrastructure with source code included — own your software forever with a one-time purchase
Unified backtesting and live-trading engine — same code backtests and trades live
No subscription required for the core product — lifetime license after one-time payment
Your data and keys stay on your machine — no cloud lock-in or third-party data storage
Reduces TWS clicks from seven steps to three moves for options execution
Paper trading and live trading use the same desk with no extra setup
No order batching or extra confirmation steps inside the app
Preset position sizes per symbol with one-click bulk adjustments