Cluttered dashboards? High fees? No thanks.

Side-by-side trading flow
(Alpaca vs Tradier)

Voted Best Options Broker

By: Traders World Magazine

3 months of Tradier Pro Free with unlimited options and stock trading with $500 deposit*

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Built for Traders Who Value Simplicity

Execution-First Design
Clean, intuitive interface for faster order entry. Build multi-leg strategies and trade spreads effortlessly.

Cluttered dashboards? High fees? No thanks.

Refine your trades with advanced order types including OCO, trailing stops, and stop-limit orders.

ADVANCED ORDER TYPES

Access your trades anywhere

Trade on a regulated North Carolina-based brokerage support team. We pick up your call.

No chat bots here

TRADING PLATFORMS

Powerful options trading platforms with simplified options chains with order building from the chains.

OPTIONS CHAINS
LIVE U.S. BASED SUPPORT

Trade with simple options chains

Easy to build options strategies

ADVANCED OPTION STRATEGIES

Our web, desktop, and mobile trading platforms offer simple, yet powerful options tools including chains, ladder, and easy-to-use order tickets.

Build Options strategies from multi-leg orders to iron condors

Trade with advanced orders

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TL;DR: Code less. Trade faster.

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Trade from Your IDE Now

Tradier Web is an execution-first trading platform for traders who know what they want.

One API for live and paper trading with real-time data, fast onboarding, direct market access, and clean SDKs—no bloated interfaces. Plus, Native SDKs (Python, Node.js) with full REST/JSON support.

ALPACA

To place a market order using Alpaca's REST API, you would typically follow these steps:

  1. Authenticate: Obtain your API key and secret.
  2. Set Up the Client: Initialize the trading client with your credentials.

  3. Prepare the Order: Define the order parameters, such as symbol, quantity, side, and time in force.

  4. Submit the Order: Send the order request to Alpaca's API.

  5. Handle the Response: Process the response to confirm the order status.

With Tradier's SDK, placing a market order is streamlined into just one or two lines of code:

TRADIER

Try It Yourself

Stop wrestling with outdated platforms. Start trading smarter.

Built for Traders Who Value Simplicity

Execution-First Design
Clean, intuitive interface for faster order entry. Build multi-leg strategies and trade spreads effortlessly.

Tradier Brokerage, Inc. is  a member FINRA and SIPC is an independent subsidiary of Tradier, Inc. The Brokerage API enables entrepreneurs, businesses, developers and active traders to solve their trading and brokerage challenges using independent content and tool providers of their choice — at simple and competitive prices.

Nothing contained in this material is, or should be construed as, an offer, a solicitation of an offer, or an invitation for the purchase or sale of securities, futures, or other investment products.

All investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. Past performance of a security, market, or financial product does not guarantee future results. Electronic trading poses unique risks to investors. System response and access times may vary due to market conditions, system performance, and other factors. Market volatility, volume, and system availability may delay account access and trade executions.

Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. Before trading options, please read 
Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options. Supporting documentation for any claims, if applicable, will be furnished upon request.

Due to the nature of the extended hours trading market, trading during these times may pose certain risks greater than those present during regular market hours. Carefully consider all risks before investing, as investing in securities can result in loss.

**Single Listed Index Options are subject to a $0.35/contract commission in addition to any other charges for exchange, OCC and regulatory fees. Other fees and applicable minimums may apply see. See 
Fee Schedule for more details. Fees are subject to conditions and other exclusions; regulatory and other fees may apply. Rates are subject to change. Terms and Conditions apply when opening up an account.  Visit Tradier.com for details. Carefully consider all risks before investing, as investing in securities can lead to loss. © 2025 Tradier, Inc.

Experience the Edge

Clear Portfolio Insights
Group positions, track aggregated performance, and view historical balance growth.

Powerful Tools, 
When You Need Them
Plan and manage trades with Trade Stager, analyze positions with Trade X-Ray, and integrate via API for custom workflows.

Smarter Research 
(Without the Noise)
Spot unusual options activity, view earnings icons, and access company news.

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Single Listed Index Options are subject to a $0.35/contract commission in the Pro Plan, in addition to any other charges for exchange, clearing, and regulatory fees. See Fee Schedule for more details.

Extended Hours Access 
Trade SPX, XSP, and VIX options from 8 AM to 5 PM ET, beyond standard market hours.

IRA Spread Trading
Access advanced multi-leg strategies in your IRA, a rare edge most brokers don’t support.

Recurring Deposits
Set up automatic deposits to stay consistent with your investing.

Clear Portfolio Insights
Group positions, track aggregated performance, and view historical balance growth.

Smarter Research 
(Without the Noise)
Spot unusual options activity, view earnings icons, and access company news.

Powerful Tools, 
When You Need Them
Plan and manage trades with Trade Stager, analyze positions with Trade X-Ray, and integrate via API for custom workflows.

You Know the Markets.
We Simplify the Rest.

For just $10/month, Tradier Pro offers unlimited commission-free trades on stocks, options, and ETFs ideal for active traders who value simplicity and transparency.

Commission rate based on published and publicly listed prices on Non-Single Index Options. Margins use Base rate. Pricing based on 1 contract per trade on an opening transaction. Rates as of March 2025. TradeStation charges $.60, tastytrade charges $1.00, Schwab (thinkorswim) charges $.65, and Interactive Brokers Lite charges $.65 for options trades.

Single Listed Index Options are subject to a $0.35/contract commission in the Pro Plan, in addition to any other charges for exchange, clearing, and regulatory fees. See Fee Schedule for more details.

IRA Spread Trading

Access advanced multi-leg strategies in your IRA, a rare edge most brokers don’t support.

FPSL

Participates in securities lending for additional opportunities.

Recurring Deposits

Set up automatic deposits to stay consistent with your investing.

Get 2% Cash Bonus

Enjoy 2% cash bonus when you transfer your account to Tradier–Up to $3,000.

*Minimum transfer: $5,000

FPSL
Participates in securities lending for additional opportunities.

Extended Hours Access 

Trade SPX, XSP, and VIX options from 8 AM to 5 PM ET, beyond standard market hours.

Trade With Confidence
You Know the Markets. We Simplify the Rest.

For just $10/month, Tradier Pro offers unlimited commission-free trades on stocks, options, and ETFs ideal for active traders who value simplicity and transparency.

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Commission rates are based on published and publicly listed prices for non-single index options. Margin interest uses the broker's base rate. Pricing assumes 1 contract per trade on an opening transaction. Rates are as of March 2026. TradeStation charges $0.80 per contract, TastyTrade charges $1.00 per contract to open only ($0 to close), Schwab (thinkorswim) charges $0.65 per contract, and Interactive Brokers Lite charges $0.65 per contract for options trades. Tradier Brokerage Inc. charges a flat $10/month for unlimited Equity/ETF options on the Pro subscription, with additional exchange, clearing, and regulatory fees as applicable. Other fees and minimums may apply; see the Tradier Brokerage Fee Schedule for more details. Promotions are subject to change at any time. Tradier Brokerage Inc. does not guarantee the accuracy , completeness, or suitability of this information. Accounts are carried and cleared by Apex Clearing Inc.