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Head-to-head · Trading Platforms

NinjaTrader vs DEGIRO

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score NinjaTrader #8 in Trading Platforms 7.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit NinjaTrader
DEGIRO #11 in Trading Platforms 7.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit DEGIRO

NinjaTrader leads on 1 check, DEGIRO on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreNinjaTrader · 7.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly NinjaTrader
  • Most featuresNinjaTrader · 4 of 4

NinjaTrader scores higher on our rubric for trading platforms: 7.9 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #11.

NinjaTrader offers paper trading; DEGIRO doesn't.

NinjaTrader is the better fit for futures traders focused on charting and simulation. DEGIRO is the better fit for self-directed investors trading traditional assets.

  • NinjaTrader fits best

    Futures traders focused on charting and simulation

  • DEGIRO fits best

    Self-directed investors trading traditional assets

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Side by side

Feature NinjaTrader 7.9/10 Visit ↗ DEGIRO 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.6
Ranking #8 in Trading Platforms #11 in Trading Platforms
Best for Futures traders focused on charting and simulation Self-directed investors trading traditional assets
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs Email, Phone
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo
Features NinjaTrader 4/4 · DEGIRO 3/4
Advanced order types ✓ ✓
Technical charting ✓ ✓
Mobile apps ✓ ✓
Paper trading ✓ (best) —
Specs
Asset classes Equity indexes, currencies, metals, interest rates, energy, agriculture, crypto Shares, ETFs, bonds, options, futures, investment funds
Markets CME Group, Eurex, ICE, Coinbase Derivatives More than 45 markets across 30 countries; listed exchanges include NASDAQ, NYSE, Toronto Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange and Euronext markets
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Access to more than 45 markets across 30 countries
  • Trade shares, ETFs, bonds, options and futures
  • Web and mobile access with portfolio tracking and varied order types
Cons
  • 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
  • Trading and other charges may apply despite free account opening
  • No demo accounts are available
  • No investment advice or portfolio management
Our verdict

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,…

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DEGIRO is an execution-only online broker for independent investors who make their own investment decisions. Its web platform and iOS and Android apps provide access to shares, ETFs, bonds, options, futures and investment funds across more…

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  1. NinjaTraderTrading Platforms 7.9Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. DEGIROTrading Platforms 7.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • DEGIRO — where it wins

    • Access to more than 45 markets across 30 countries
    • Trade shares, ETFs, bonds, options and futures
    • Web and mobile access with portfolio tracking and varied order types

    Where it doesn't

    • Trading and other charges may apply despite free account opening
    • No demo accounts are available
    • No investment advice or portfolio management
  • 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 →
  • DEGIRO7.6/10 · Free plan

    A free-to-open broker for self-directed trading across traditional markets.

    Visit DEGIROFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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