The cTrader alternative
with prices on the page.
Branded iOS and Android app, web terminal, back office and API, with no setup fee, no volume-linked charges, and nothing sitting between you and your traders.
At a glance
SteraTrader vs cTrader
| SteraTrader | cTrader | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup fee | $0 | ≈ $3,000 – $5,000 ² |
| Monthly platform fee | $249 – $3,900 | ≈ $2,000 plus volume-linked fees ² |
| Volume-linked fees | None | Volume-linked minimum ² |
| Public price list | Yes | No |
| Marketplace selling to your traders | Never | The cTrader Store distributes prop challenges |
| REST API | Included on every plan | Integration tools offered separately |
² Industry estimate; this vendor prices by negotiation. Ask for a current quote.
Why brokers switch
What SteraTrader does differently.
No volume tax on growth
Your bill follows active accounts and service level, not how much your clients trade.
Your traders stay yours
No store, no marketplace, no challenges from other firms shown to your clients.
Start at $249
A first brokerage or prop firm pays for what it uses.
Every feature on every plan
Plans differ in accounts and service, never in the terminal.
Fair is fair
Where cTrader is strong.
Choosing a platform is a long decision. Here is what it genuinely does well.
- Millions of traders already use cTrader, across hundreds of brokers.
- cBots and a mature algorithmic trading ecosystem.
- A long track record with well-known brokers.
Questions
Before you switch.
Why do prop firms look for a cTrader alternative?
Mostly cost and control: volume-linked fees grow with your traders' activity, and a platform that runs its own challenge store sits between you and your clients.
Does SteraTrader charge per volume traded?
No. There are no volume or turnover fees on any plan.
MetaTrader, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader and TradeLocker are trademarks of their respective owners. SteraTrader is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by them. Figures researched September 2026.
Moving from cTrader?
A 30-minute call: we set up a sandbox with your symbols and brand, then trade it together on web and phone.