Quantower
A multi-asset desktop trading platform known for its DOM and order-flow tools — futures prop firm traders connect it through Rithmic or dxFeed data feeds depending on the firm.
What is Quantower?
Quantower is a multi-asset desktop trading platform with a reputation built on its DOM (depth of market) surface, cluster charts, and volume-analysis tools. For futures prop firm traders it fills the gap between simple web front-ends and heavyweight order-flow suites: more market microstructure than a basic platform, less setup burden than a fully scripted environment.
It is connection-agnostic — the same install can hold multiple broker and data connections side by side, which is why traders running accounts at several prop firms often adopt it as their common front-end.
How Quantower works
Prop firm accounts connect through the data feed the firm supports: Rithmic credentials from firms like Tradeify or FundedSeat log in directly, while some firms route through dxFeed instead. Once connected, the firm’s accounts, balances, and risk limits surface inside Quantower and orders route back through the firm’s infrastructure.
The tools prop traders use most: the configurable DOM with one-click order entry, cluster (footprint-style) charts, volume profile, time and sales, and multi-account order routing. The core platform is free with paid packs unlocking the deeper order-flow modules — verify current licensing on quantower.com, since bundles change.
Worked example
A FundedSeat trader whose firm stack has no NinjaTrader support wants proper DOM trading. They install Quantower, add a Rithmic connection with their FundedSeat credentials, and trade the evaluation from Quantower’s DOM while the firm’s dashboard tracks the account rules. When they later add a Tradeify account, the same Quantower install takes the second Rithmic connection — one platform, two firms.
Quantower vs related concepts
Side-by-side comparison of Quantower against the most commonly confused alternatives.
| Concept | Definition | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Quantower this term | A multi-asset desktop trading platform known for its DOM and order-flow tools — futures prop firm traders connect it through Rithmic or dxFeed data feeds depending on the firm. | Trading Platforms |
| Tradesea | A Rithmic-based futures trading and analytics platform combining the Station workspace, Compass journal, and Polaris AI — traders connect prop firm accounts with firm-issued Rithmic credentials. | Trading Platforms |
| NinjaTrader | The most popular full-featured futures trading platform among US prop firm traders — Windows-native (Mac via Parallels/Wine), free for charting and demo, paid tiers for live trading. | Trading Platforms |
| Tradovate | A web and mobile-native futures brokerage and trading platform with simple flat-fee pricing — popular with prop firm traders for its mobile app, server-side bracket orders, and absence of platform-license fees. | Trading Platforms |
| Rithmic | A market data and execution infrastructure provider behind most US futures brokers and prop firms — powers R|Trader Pro plus the back end of NinjaTrader, Sierra Chart, and similar platforms. | Trading Platforms |
| Depth of Market | A real-time display of all resting buy and sell limit orders at every price level — the "order book" view that shows market structure and liquidity. | Futures Mechanics |
Why traders fail Quantower
Assuming every firm supports it. Quantower needs the firm to offer Rithmic or dxFeed connectivity — always confirm on the firm’s platform list before buying an evaluation around it. Buying paid packs before testing the free tier. The free core covers basic DOM and charting; upgrade only when a specific order-flow module earns its cost. Expecting firm support for platform issues. Most prop firms explicitly do not troubleshoot third-party platforms — Quantower problems are between you and Quantower.
Frequently asked questions about Quantower
What is Quantower?
A multi-asset Windows desktop trading platform known for its DOM, cluster charts, and volume-analysis tools. Futures prop firm traders connect it through Rithmic or dxFeed data feeds depending on the firm.
Which prop firms support Quantower?
Firms with Rithmic or dxFeed connectivity generally support it -- Tradeify and FundedSeat both list it among their Rithmic-based platform options. Check each firm's official platform list, and see our prop firms with Quantower page for the current ranked list.