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NinjaTrader Market Replay vs NQ Replay
NinjaTrader is a serious desktop platform with tick-level replay — brilliant if you want deep order-flow work. NQ Replay is the browser-first, ICT-focused alternative for NQ / MNQ, free and without an install.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | NQ Replay | NinjaTrader |
|---|---|---|
| Runs in browser | Yes | No |
| Works on Mac / iPad | Yes | Windows / VM |
| Free tier | Yes | Data feed required |
| 1-minute NQ history | 10+ years | 10+ years |
| Tick / order-flow depth | No | Yes |
| Auto ICT Killzones & FVG | Yes | Third-party addon |
| $50K funded challenge mode | Yes | No |
| Multi-TP bracket orders | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked
Is NinjaTrader Market Replay free?
The NinjaTrader platform is free for chart analysis, but Market Replay requires a Kinetick or third-party data feed subscription to download historical days. NQ Replay is free and needs no install.
What are the trade-offs?
NinjaTrader is a full desktop trading platform — enormous feature set, deep customisation, but heavy install and Windows-first. NQ Replay runs in any browser and focuses purely on rehearsing NQ / MNQ setups with ICT overlays.
Can I use NQ Replay on Mac or iPad?
Yes. It runs in any modern browser, including iPad Safari, with touch-friendly SL/TP drag handles.
Does NQ Replay support tick data?
No — NQ Replay streams 1-minute OHLCV bars from Databento's GLBX.MDP3 feed. For tick-by-tick order-flow work, NinjaTrader is the better tool.