Pricing guide
What's the cheapest market replay software?
The sticker price is only part of it. Data fees, platform licences and history limits decide what replay really costs you each month.
Short answer: the cheapest replay tool is a free plan that already covers your market and timeframe. For Nasdaq futures, NQ Replay starts at $0 with 1-minute data included and nothing to install. If you need years of history or gold futures, Pro is $12.99/month with data included, so there is no second bill. NQ Replay covers NQ, MNQ, GC and MGC futures only; it has no individual stock data.
What you actually pay for
Software licence
Some replay tools are a subscription, some are a feature inside a larger charting or brokerage platform. Check whether replay is in the tier you would buy.
Data fees
Desktop platforms often need a separate market-data feed or historical data download. NQ Replay includes its NQ/MNQ (and on paid plans GC/MGC) data.
Platform setup
A desktop install can mean a licence, a capable PC and time spent configuring. A browser tool avoids that, at the cost of fewer customisation options.
History depth
Many free tiers limit how far back you can replay or which timeframes are available. Deep intraday history is usually what you end up paying for.
Order and trade limits
Free plans may cap trades or features. NQ Replay Free allows 20 orders per UTC day; each buy or sell counts as one.
Your time
The cheapest tool is the one you actually use every week. Setup friction is a cost too.
Where the costs usually sit
| Feature | NQ Replay | Typical desktop platform |
|---|---|---|
| Plan price to start | $0 | Depends on vendor and plan |
| Separate data subscription | No | Often required |
| Install / hardware requirements | Browser only | Desktop install |
| Intraday history on free tier | Last 6 months | Depends on plan |
| Deep history | 10+ years on Pro | Depends on data provider |
Competitor pricing changes often and varies by region and broker. Check each vendor's current pricing page before deciding.
Cheapest option by trader type
Just starting out
Stay on Free. Six months of NQ sessions is plenty of material to learn the open and build a routine.
Serious backtester
Pro at $12.99/month (or $99/year) for the full archive and unlimited orders. The $1 3-day trial lets you check it first.
Wants feedback on execution
Pro+ at $19.99/month (or $149/year) adds AI analysis grading on top of Pro.
Free vs paid: where limits bite
Free plans are generous until you need one of three things: more history, more trades per day, or another market. On NQ Replay those map directly to the paid plans: the 6-month window becomes 10+ years, the 20-orders-per-day cap goes away, and gold futures (GC and MGC) become available.
If none of those are blocking you, paying is not required. See how free options compare in our guide to free market replay tools and the free day trading simulator roundup.
NQ Replay pricing in plain numbers
- Free: $0. NQ/MNQ, last 6 months, 20 orders per UTC day.
- Pro trial: $1 for 3 days, then $12.99/month.
- Pro: $12.99/month or $99/year. Full archive, GC/MGC, unlimited orders.
- Pro+: $19.99/month or $149/year. Everything in Pro plus AI analysis grading.
Data is included in every plan. There is no separate data fee.
Compare the four plans side by side.
View pricingFrequently asked questions
What is the cheapest market replay software?
The cheapest option is a free plan that covers the market you actually trade. For NQ, MNQ, GC or MGC futures, NQ Replay's free plan costs $0 with no card; it covers Nasdaq futures, the last 6 months of sessions and 20 orders per UTC day. Whether another tool is cheaper for you depends on your market and on its current plans, so check each vendor's pricing page.
Are there hidden costs in market replay software?
The common extra costs are separate market-data subscriptions, a desktop platform licence, and paying for deeper history or intraday timeframes. NQ Replay includes its data and runs in the browser, so the plan price is the full price.
How much does NQ Replay cost?
Free is $0. Pro is $12.99/month, or you can start Pro with a $1 trial for 3 days that then continues at $12.99/month. Pro+ is $19.99/month. Yearly billing is $99 for Pro and $149 for Pro+.
What do I get by paying?
Pro unlocks the full 10+ year NQ/MNQ archive, gold futures (GC and MGC) and unlimited orders. Pro+ adds AI analysis grading on top of Pro.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time; see the refund policy for details.
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