NinjaTrader vs ProjectX on TradersPost

NinjaTrader and ProjectX differ on 7 of 22 points TradersPost compares: authentication, bracket orders, stop limit orders, good till canceled orders and 3 more. Both support futures, short selling, market orders, limit orders, stop orders, trailing stops, day orders, modify open orders and paper accounts.

NinjaTrader ProjectX
  • Authentication

    OAuth

    API key

  • Bracket orders

    Supported

    Not supported

  • Stop limit orders

    Supported

    Not supported

  • Good till canceled orders

    Supported

    Not supported

  • Immediate or cancel orders

    Supported

    Not supported

  • Fill or kill orders

    Supported

    Not supported

  • Trailing stop attached to entry

    Supported

    Not supported

Same on both 9

  • Futures
  • Short selling
  • Market orders
  • Limit orders
  • Stop orders
  • Trailing stops
  • Day orders
  • Modify open orders
  • Paper accounts

Neither supports 6

  • Stocks
  • Stock Options
  • Index Options
  • Crypto
  • Forex
  • Fractional quantity

Link to this comparison /compare/connections/ninjatrader-vs-projectx

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Worth knowing about each

NinjaTrader

  • Futures only, via Tradovate.
  • Include a signal price when you need calculated limit or bracket prices.

View NinjaTrader connection View NinjaTrader docs

ProjectX

  • Futures only.
  • Follow the prop firm's own automation policy. TradersPost does not override firm rules.

View ProjectX connection View ProjectX docs

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