Quantower — Multi-Asset Trading Platform with Order Flow Replay

Quantower is an advanced desktop trading platform supporting multiple brokers and data feeds simultaneously. Its chart replay (Simulator) feature lets you replay historical data with order flow tools — footprint charts, DOM, and volume profile — during replay. Primarily targets futures and crypto traders.

Platform: Windows desktop | Price: Free (limited) to $1,590 lifetime

Key Features

Chart Replay / Simulator

  • Replay historical data on chart
  • Play, pause, speed adjustment
  • Step forward bar-by-bar
  • Select date range for replay
  • Simulated trading during replay (market, limit, stop orders)
  • DOM trading during replay
  • SL/TP management

Order Flow Tools (Unique Strength)

What sets Quantower apart from other replay tools:

  • Footprint/Cluster charts — volume at each price level within candles
  • Volume Profile — TPO, volume-based
  • DOM Surface — 3D order book visualization
  • Time & Sales advanced filtering
  • Heat Map of order book
  • These tools work during replay on supported data feeds

Multi-Connection

  • Connect to multiple brokers/exchanges simultaneously
  • Futures: Rithmic, CQG, dxFeed
  • Crypto: Binance, Bybit, OKX, Coinbase, 20+ exchanges (free data)
  • Stocks: Interactive Brokers, Tradier
  • Trade across different asset classes in one platform

Indicators & Extensibility

  • 50+ built-in indicators
  • Custom indicators via C# or Power Trades scripting
  • Drawing tools and multi-timeframe analysis
  • Custom chart types (Renko, Range, Footprint, etc.)

Supported Instruments

  • Futures: CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX (via Rithmic/CQG)
  • Crypto: 20+ exchanges with free data
  • Forex: Via supported brokers (FXCM, etc.)
  • Stocks/ETFs: Interactive Brokers, Tradier
  • Options: Limited

Pricing

PlanCost
Free$0 (limited features, no Footprint/Volume Profile)
Full (monthly)$70/mo
Full (annual)$580/yr
Lifetime$1,590 one-time

Market data fees are extra (broker/exchange dependent). Crypto exchange data is free.

Pros

  • Multi-broker/exchange connectivity in one platform
  • Advanced order flow tools during replay (footprint, DOM, volume profile)
  • Crypto exchange direct connections with free data
  • Customizable workspace and layouts
  • Free tier available
  • Active development and frequent updates
  • Cross-asset class support
  • C# extensibility
  • Desktop performance (fast rendering)

Cons

  • Complex platform — steep learning curve
  • Replay less polished than purpose-built tools like Forex Tester
  • Windows only
  • Subscription pricing + data feed costs add up
  • Smaller community than TradingView/MetaTrader/NinjaTrader
  • Free tier very limited (no order flow tools)
  • No rewind in replay
  • Platform can be resource-heavy
  • Documentation could be more comprehensive

Who Should Use Quantower?

Quantower is for order flow traders who want footprint charts, DOM, and volume profile during replay — no other replay tool at this price point offers that combination. Also valuable if you trade across multiple brokers/exchanges and want one unified platform.

For dedicated manual backtesting, use Forex Tester or StrategyTune. For free replay, try TradingView Replay or cTrader Replay. For futures-focused tick replay with DOM, see NinjaTrader Replay.

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