Comparison of Trading Platforms (2025)

Feature	NinjaTrader	Charles Schwab (thinkorswim)	Interactive Brokers	Robinhood	TastyTrade	Coinbase	Binance.US
Tradable Assets	Futures, Forex, Limited Stocks/ETFs	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Forex	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Forex, Crypto, Bonds	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Crypto, ADRs	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Crypto	Crypto	Crypto
Stock Trading Fees	Not primary focus; broker-dependent	$0	$0	$0	$0	Not offered	Not offered
Options Trading Fees	Broker-dependent	$0.65/contract	$0.65/contract	$0	$0.50/contract (open), $0 (close)	Not offered	Not offered
Futures Trading Fees	$0.09–$0.59/contract	$2.25/contract	$0.85/contract	Not offered	$1.25/contract	Not offered	Not offered
Crypto Trading	Not offered	Not offered	Yes (11 coins)	Yes	Yes (limited)	Yes (extensive)	Yes (extensive)
Platform Type	Desktop (primary), Web, Mobile	Desktop, Web, Mobile	Desktop (TWS), Web, Mobile	Mobile, Web, Desktop (Legend)	Desktop, Web, Mobile	Web, Mobile	Web, Mobile
Charting Tools	Advanced, highly customizable	Advanced, user-friendly	Advanced, 155+ indicators	Basic	Advanced	Basic	Moderate
Backtesting	Robust, NinjaScript-based	thinkBack tool, less customizable	Yes, advanced	Not offered	Not offered	Not offered	Not offered
Paper Trading	Yes	Yes (paperMoney)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Limited	Yes
Margin Rates	Broker-dependent	10.825%–12.575%	6.83% (Lite), lower for Pro	8% (Gold members)	8%–10%	Not offered	Not offered
Minimum Deposit	$0 (futures)	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Customer Support	Email, forum, limited live	24/7 phone, chat, in-person	Phone, chat, email	24/7 chat, limited phone	Phone, email, chat	Email, chat	Email, chat
Educational Resources	Moderate, webinars, tutorials	Extensive, webinars, community	Extensive, webinars, courses	Basic, articles	Extensive, videos, courses	Basic, articles	Moderate, guides
Best For	Futures, Forex traders	Diversified traders, beginners	Advanced traders, global markets	Mobile-first, crypto traders	Options, futures traders	Crypto investors	Crypto traders