Kraken Pro vs NinjaTrader

Kraken Pro9.0Visit NinjaTrader7.9Visit

Higher score Kraken Pro #2 in Trading Platforms 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Kraken Pro

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NinjaTrader #8 in Trading Platforms 7.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit NinjaTrader

• Kraken Pro fits best

  Crypto traders seeking advanced tools and broad reach

• NinjaTrader fits best

  Futures traders focused on charting and simulation

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Side by side

Feature	Kraken Pro 9.0/10 Visit ↗	NinjaTrader 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	7.9
Ranking	#2 in Trading Platforms	#8 in Trading Platforms
Best for	Crypto traders seeking advanced tools and broad reach	Futures traders focused on charting and simulation
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs
Integrations	1 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Kraken Pro 4/4 · NinjaTrader 4/4
Advanced order types	✓	✓
Technical charting	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Paper trading	✓	✓
Specs
Asset classes	Cryptocurrencies, stocks, ETFs, margin, futures, derivatives, stablecoins and fiat currencies	Equity indexes, currencies, metals, interest rates, energy, agriculture, crypto
Markets	190+ countries; availability and products vary by region	CME Group, Eurex, ICE, Coinbase Derivatives
Our review
Pros	1,400+ crypto pairs with spot, margin and derivatives trading 100+ chart indicators, advanced orders and customizable dashboards Web, mobile and API access across 190+ countries	Advanced charting, backtesting and strategy-development tools Unlimited simulated trading plus market replay with historical data Web, Windows, iOS and Android access with TradingView integration
Cons	Product and market availability varies by region Maker-taker fees vary by product, volume and region Stocks and ETFs require eligibility; Prop evaluations have a one-time fee	Exchange, clearing and NFA fees apply separately Live market data and some plan benefits require a funded account Support is not available 24/7, and exchange coverage is specialized
Our verdict	Kraken Pro is Kraken’s advanced trading platform for active cryptocurrency traders and eligible investors in stocks and ETFs. It brings spot trading across 1,400+ crypto pairs together with margin, derivatives, staking, portfolio tracking,… Read the review →	NinjaTrader combines a futures brokerage with desktop, web and mobile platforms for traders who need chart analysis, strategy development and simulated practice. Its listed markets span equity indexes, currencies, metals, interest rates,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Kraken Pro — where it wins

  • 1,400+ crypto pairs with spot, margin and derivatives trading
  • 100+ chart indicators, advanced orders and customizable dashboards
  • Web, mobile and API access across 190+ countries

  Where it doesn't

  • Product and market availability varies by region
  • Maker-taker fees vary by product, volume and region
  • Stocks and ETFs require eligibility; Prop evaluations have a one-time fee

• NinjaTrader — where it wins

  • Advanced charting, backtesting and strategy-development tools
  • Unlimited simulated trading plus market replay with historical data
  • Web, Windows, iOS and Android access with TradingView integration

  Where it doesn't

  • Exchange, clearing and NFA fees apply separately
  • Live market data and some plan benefits require a funded account
  • Support is not available 24/7, and exchange coverage is specialized

• Kraken Pro9.0/10 · Free plan

  A free, feature-rich platform for crypto traders needing advanced execution and broad market reach.

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• NinjaTrader7.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A futures-focused platform pairing advanced charting, simulation and order-flow tools with brokerage plans.

  Visit NinjaTraderFull verdict →