tastytradeFree tier
Options Trading Platforms
Options-first brokerage with low, capped commissions and no platform subscription.
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Tradier
API-first brokerage with subscription plans for commission-free options and built-in API access.
From $10/mo
Visit Tradier ↗Opens the official siteBest for
Developers and bot users who want a broker API with flat-fee options
Notable features
- API access on every plan
- $0 equity options commissions on Pro/Pro Plus
- Desktop app on paid plans
- Futures support
- Integrates with Option Alpha and others
Pricing notes
Lite $0/mo ($0.35/contract); Pro $10/mo; Pro Plus $35/mo.
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