A free Quantower alternative
Quantower has a free tier, but its order flow tools such as footprint charts, DOM Surface and TPO need a paid licence of about $40 to $100 a month, or roughly $1,590 to $1,690 lifetime. It is Windows only, with no Mac or mobile app, and market data is extra. AlgoBars includes footprint charts, DOM, Volume Profile and order-flow tools free, on web, desktop and mobile.
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Compared
Competitor figures from its own site and 2026 reviews, checked September 2026.
| Quantower | AlgoBars | |
|---|---|---|
| Order flow tools | Paid licence, about $40 to $100 a month | Free |
| Devices | Windows only | Web, desktop and mobile, including Mac |
| Market data | Extra | Included market data |
| Automation | Via strategies and add-ons | Plain English, no-code or AlgoBarsX, 24/7 |
Good to know
Quantower is a capable multi-broker platform for Windows users focused on futures order flow.
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Everything you would pay for, free on AlgoBars
Here is what a order flow trader gets on AlgoBars at $0, compared with paying for Quantower.
| What you get | On AlgoBars |
|---|---|
| Order flow | Footprint charts and heatmaps, free |
| Indicators | 100+ built in and unlimited custom indicators, with no per-chart cap |
| Multi-chart layouts | Free |
| Backtesting | Free and unlimited, on every account |
| Market replay | Free |
| Live trading | Free on 334 integrated brokers and 131 prop firms |
| Strategies running 24/7 | Free on AlgoBars servers, with no VPS |
What actually costs money on AlgoBars
Every feature is free, on every account. No card. No trial. Nothing to cancel. Advanced AI tools are paid at compute cost, taken straight from your balance. Anything you write yourself, every backtest, every import and trading on integrated brokers stay free.
When Quantower may still suit you
Quantower is a capable multi-broker platform for Windows users focused on futures order flow.
Backtests you can trust
AlgoBars tests only use data from that moment. Orders fill on the next bar. So results show your rules, not hindsight. They show the raw price move, before spread and commission. You see how good the rules are on their own. Check each broker's spread with the broker spread map before going live.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free alternative to Quantower's order flow?
AlgoBars includes footprint, DOM and Volume Profile free.
What does Quantower cost compared with AlgoBars?
Quantower: Order flow tools need a $40 to $100 monthly licence, as published when checked. AlgoBars: $0 for every platform feature, on every account.
Is AlgoBars really free?
Yes. Every platform feature is free on every account, with no card and no trial clock. There are no plans, tiers or credits to buy.
Does AlgoBars charge for backtesting?
No. Backtests are free and unlimited on every account, on any market and timeframe AlgoBars has data for. Walk-forward analysis and Monte Carlo simulation are free too.
When is Quantower still a good choice?
Quantower is a capable multi-broker platform for Windows users focused on futures order flow.
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