Futures Broker reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 179 Reddit reviews across 12 subreddits and 44 posts to rank the best Futures Broker brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/FuturesTrading, r/Daytrading, r/algotrading, r/investing, r/Trading. Top-rated brands include Interactive Brokers (4.0/5), AMP (4.2/5), Tradovate (3.9/5).
Stats
Reviews179
Subreddits12
Posts44
Brands57
Products0
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#1
Interactive Brokers
4.0
(24)
"Ibkr prob the safest."
"Go with IB, best commission and reliable API."
"Interactive brokers will be by far the cheapest."
"Interactive brokers, mirus futures"
"IBKR . I use this and like it"
"IBKR handles both trades well."
"Look into ikbr futures trading with options enabled."
"Interactive Brokers has been super solid for me re futures"
"I use IBKR and trade micros. I haven't had a problem with them and commissions are pretty low."
"IBKR is my broker and I use Sierra Chart for my trading and charting"
#2
AMP
4.2
(22)
"AMP has the best deal"
"AMP is great because they offer the lowest commissions, cheap monthly data too"
"AMP with Sierra Chart's Teton routing is very good."
"If you're ES/NQ scalper, AMP + Quantower. Low fees and powerful DOM/TAS correlation for executions."
"AMP has the lowest commission."
"AMP, customer service is unbeatable."
"You should include a broker/platform that does order routing and has an option for DMA. Discounttrading, Ironbeam, Amp, to name the cheaper ones also offering a variety of trading platforms."
"Third for AMP"
"I second that, no issues with AMP"
"Never had an issue with AMP."
#3
Tradovate
3.9
(20)
"I use Tradovate, works with TV. Modern fintech with good execution and low RT fees."
"Tradovate I love, you can execute the trade on tradovate to use your ATM settings and monitor it on tradingview"
"I use Tradovate after switching from Tradestation for better rates."
"I personally use tradovate, lowest margin requirements and the features are great."
"Tradovate may be up your alley, it’s what I use"
"You don't have to pay the Tradovate API monthly fees if you run CrossTrade alongside NinjaTrader desktop."
"Tradovate is good and compatible across the board + very cheap"
"I’ve been recommended tradovate."
"Tradovate"
"Tradovate is great."
#4
EdgeClear
4.5
(17)
"Again, Edge Clear. Talk to Giancarlo or Ian about membership to the exchange. They will take care of it for you. True professionals who are also traders."
"Edgeclear is great, you can set a broker side daily stop out which you absolutely need."
"The solutions and support at Edge is top notch."
"My favorite: Edge Clear"
"Edge Clear has some of the best customer service I've seen compared to several brokers I've tried."
"I have a broker who knows me. They know their stuff. Great owner. Good platform and cost."
"Best so far… Broker: Clear Edge Platform : EdgeProX, NT"
"I'm with Edge Clear. They are the 💩"
"Talk to the guys at Edge Clear. They also clear Ironbeam but top service."
"IBKR, Schwab, etc suck for futures. ninja trader is a platform that managed to get an FCM business. you need some place like Edgeclear or Ironbeam."
#5
NinjaTrader
3.9
(12)
"Ninja trader brokerage, Interactive Brokers, TradeStation."
"Ninja Trader does the trick."
"NinjaTrader is Tradovate."
"NinjaTrader is the best IMO."
"NinjaTrader."
"I recommend NinjaTrader platform."
"Ninja trader has $500 margin for ES contracts."
"The big 3 futures brokers are NinjaTrader, Tradovate, and AMP."
"Do you think ninjatrader is a good starting broker?"
"So far I've only seen Interactive Broker and Ninjatrader and Metatrader 5 based brokers with futures trading automation available."
#6
Discount Trading
4.4
(7)
"Discount Trading. I trade 1000s a day. Never had a problem."
"Discount Trading services Canadian accounts. They offer all the popular platforms and have low margins and fees."
"Discount Trading. Lowest margins for day-trading and fees I could find."
"You should include a broker/platform that does order routing and has an option for DMA. Discounttrading, Ironbeam, Amp, to name the cheaper ones also offering a variety of trading platforms."
"Discount Trading is a good broker for foreigners."
"I've been with Discount Trading for 5 years."
"I've been using Discount Trading for 5yrs. They give me $300 Emini margin during the day, and $500 overnight."
#7
AMP Futures
4.3
(7)
"Amp Futures. Best for anyone. Lowest commission."
"AMP Futures for sure: Free Tradingview integration, low commissions/fees."
"AMP works great with Sierra."
"AMP Futures is also popular for futures trading with lower costs."
"I believe these days AMP is the most popular."
"Next step up would be AMP as broker/FCM with CQG or Rithmic API. You'll pay around $100 monthly fees with a solid data feed."
"I'm in Australia and I use AMP Futures."
#8
TradeStation
3.8
(5)
"I love tradestation."
"TradeStation are both solid options with TradingView."
"I use Tradestation and like it."
"I am using TradeStation due to the low fees. Their platform is horrible."
"I use tradingview with tradestation."
#9
Ironbeam
4.0
(4)
"Iron beam, edge clear, optimus and Amp futures are hands down the best brokers."
"Ironbeam was hot on their heels"
"I just switched to Ironbeam, good broker."
"You should include a broker/platform that does order routing and has an option for DMA. Discounttrading, Ironbeam, Amp, to name the cheaper ones also offering a variety of trading platforms."
#10
TD Ameritrade
3.8
(4)
"Though you get what you pay for with TD Ameritrade. Great customer support, all around solid platform on web, mobile and desktop."
"I've been happy with TD Ameritrade on my futures trading."
"TD Ameritrade offers stocks, futures and forex."
"It looks like TD Ameritrade has a REST API but you cannot trade futures through the API."
#11
Quantower
4.0
(3)
"I use quantower with CQG data. It’s really user friendly imo."
"I'd recommend using Quantower to chart, super clean easy and highly customizable."
"I use Quantower. It’s a modern platform and modular, yet still more user friendly than many other platforms I’ve seen/used."
#12
Optimus Futures
4.0
(3)
"The support team are fast and very helpful."
"I'd recommend Optimus Futures. They're an introducing broker and will basically guide you in the right direction depending on what suits you."
"Optimus Futures is a nice and helpful broker."
#13
Sierra Chart
4.5
(2)
"Sierra Chart. Rock solid data and order routing."
"Once you get it going Sierra is great"
#14
IBKR
4.5
(2)
"I love IBKR."
"IB (cheap) or anyone who offers TT or CQG."
#15
Webull
4.0
(2)
"Webull futures is probably one of the best ones lol"
"Webull by far."
#16
Advantage Futures
3.5
(2)
"I would look into advantage futures. They have the lowest commissions."
"Advantage Futures is often mentioned in conjunction with quantitative, low-latency oriented and algorithmic trading."
#17
MEXC
3.5
(2)
"MEXC is nice. High limits for withdrawals if you’re not KYC also (I think 20 BTC/week)"
"While they won't steal your money, some price movement is questionable."
#18
Thinkorswim
3.0
(2)
"Thinkorswim is a great platform for trading futures but commission fees are some of the most expensive."
"Commissions for TOS is crazy, don't bother with it."
#19
Tastyworks
5.0
(1)
"Clean, simple platform, and the most competitive commissions."
#20
BlackBull Markets
5.0
(1)
"I use Blackbull Markets, and I highly recommend it!"
#21
Dukes Trading
5.0
(1)
"I just get my picks off this one guy on instagram lmao😂"
#22
Quotex
5.0
(1)
"Excelente plataforma de trading: Rápida, intuitiva y confiable."
#23
TOS/Schwab
5.0
(1)
"TOS is easy to operate."
#24
Generic Trade
5.0
(1)
"Generic Trade the best."
#25
Stage 5
5.0
(1)
"Stage 5 has been awesome."
#26
Bookmap
5.0
(1)
"Gonna give Bookmap + Rithmic + CME data. Appreciate you guys effectively saving me 200-300k this year in exchange / commissions."
#27
Edge Clear
5.0
(1)
"For top level futures trading with a longterm outlook, competitive pricing and many solutions, they are the way to go."
#28
Binance
5.0
(1)
"Binance is the best one. High liquidity and low fees."
#29
WHSelfinvest
4.0
(1)
"They are based in Luxembourg and always served me well."
#30
Stage 5 Futures
4.0
(1)
"Best Broker out there is Stage 5 - I also have a lot of good experiences with AMP."
#31
Unknown Futures Broker
4.0
(1)
"Choose one that is large, has multiple stable choices for data, and allows you to jump platforms."
#32
MetaTrader 5
4.0
(1)
"So far I've only seen Interactive Broker and Ninjatrader and Metatrader 5 based brokers with futures trading automation available."
#33
Infinity Futures
4.0
(1)
"I was previously using Infinity futures and really liked their dom"
#34
InvidiaTrade
4.0
(1)
"I ended up switching to InvidiaTrade and it’s been a much smoother experience."
#35
Shoonya
4.0
(1)
"For me, shoonya, mstock, kotak, and flat trade are the best futures broker."
#36
MStock
4.0
(1)
"For me, shoonya, mstock, kotak, and flat trade are the best futures broker."
#37
Kotak
4.0
(1)
"For me, shoonya, mstock, kotak, and flat trade are the best futures broker."
#38
Flat Trade
4.0
(1)
"For me, shoonya, mstock, kotak, and flat trade are the best futures broker."
#39
Ocean One
4.0
(1)
"Id recommend Ocean One. They are a new kid on the block for offshore brokers and have developed a reputation for being reliable."
#40
RJO
4.0
(1)
"I use a couple of different ones. ADMIS, Daniels Trading, RJO."
#41
Tiger Brokers
4.0
(1)
"Tiger Brokers works pretty well .Never had a problem with the platform and customer support is good."
#42
Tastytrade
4.0
(1)
"Tastytrade."
#43
Capital Street FX
4.0
(1)
"I’ve personally been using Capital Street FX."
#44
Daniels Trading
4.0
(1)
"I use a couple of different ones. ADMIS, Daniels Trading, RJO."
#45
OptimusFutures.com
4.0
(1)
"OptimusFutures.com is my pick for futures brokers."
#46
ADMIS
4.0
(1)
"I use a couple of different ones. ADMIS, Daniels Trading, RJO."
#47
Lakefront Futures
4.0
(1)
"Lakefront Futures is solid."
#48
Blueberry Markets
4.0
(1)
"Blueberry Markets and HotForex are pretty good brokers."
#49
PrimeXBT
4.0
(1)
"Primexbt"
#50
Infinity
4.0
(1)
"Infinity works well for me."
#51
Fusion Markets
3.0
(1)
"The other one was fusion market strictly only because they are located in the same city as me"
#52
AmpFutures
3.0
(1)
"Ampfutures jacks up margin by %25 temporarily before any big calendar event."
#53
OptionsDesk
3.0
(1)
"OptionsDesk in the UK"
#54
Philip Futures
3.0
(1)
"Some of the other non-bank/ retail brokers I had some experience working with are Philip Futures"
#55
AMP Global
3.0
(1)
"AMP Global isn't bad but accounts are in USD."
#56
CQG
3.0
(1)
"CQG mobile is decent unless you’re trading futures options."
#57
Bybit
2.0
(1)
"I used Bybit as Binance futures is not available in my country."
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