Order flow minimum edition[2]
Order Flow, Professional, Ultimate
Community, Standard and EW Lite exclude order-flow studies and TPO; Order Flow has one connection per workspace; Professional/Ultimate allow multiple.
NO. 02 · BROWSER & VALUE / TIED
MotiveWave.
Best for: Order flow on Mac, Windows or Linux
Main limitation: Order Flow allows one connection per workspace. Separate simultaneous feed and broker connections may need an upgrade. [2]
CATEGORY SCORECARD
Platform scores
ScoresBrowser & valueScoring ↗
Speed & lag · published evidence
100 ms DOM default Refresh setting
MotiveWave’s DOM documentation gives a default bid/ask quantity update threshold of 100 ms, configurable by the user.
This is a display threshold, not a feed or execution-latency benchmark. Historical loading, studies, open workspaces and tick-history settings can affect responsiveness.
Reported experience: A July 2025 V7-beta user reported lower CPU load after reducing live tick history. This is one configuration-specific report, not evidence that current versions generally lag.
Speed rating: Unrated · No comparable benchmark found.
Research checked 4 Oct 2026. Figures describe different components and are not directly comparable.Score explanations & sources
Browser & desktop access#54/5+
3 documented native desktop routes earns 4/5 in the browser-first profile. Three routes: native Windows, macOS and Linux. Mobile apps and an unverified browser order-flow terminal do not add points. This is an access-preference rating, not a usability test or a claim of feature parity.
View this category →Cost=44/5+
Order Flow: US$49 per month. Market data extra. Cost rates the reference software licence only: US$49.00/month equivalent over the first year. Separate data, add-ons, tax and trading fees are excluded; plans are not feature-equivalent.
View this category →SpeedNR100 ms DOM default+
MotiveWave’s DOM documentation gives a default bid/ask quantity update threshold of 100 ms, configurable by the user. This is a display threshold, not a feed or execution-latency benchmark. Historical loading, studies, open workspaces and tick-history settings can affect responsiveness. Speed remains unranked: these sources do not provide comparable end-to-end measurements.
View this category →Heatmaps=24/5+
Order Heatmap consumes the depth supplied by the connection. Documented depth differs between CQG and full-depth providers.
View this category →DOM & tape=34/5+
Advanced DOM is included in the order-flow editions. Individual-order display and live queue position require suitable Rithmic access.
View this category →Volume profiles=44/5+
Volume Profile, TPO and VWAP are included in the Order Flow family, alongside a broader technical-analysis workspace.
View this category →Replay & practice=24/5+
Advanced replay can use ticks, minute data or bars. Provider history determines playback fidelity.
View this category →Market coverage=13 markets+
Futures, stocks and crypto connections are documented. Actual instruments and execution depend on the provider.
View this category →Platform access=13 routes+
Three routes: native Windows, macOS and Linux. Mobile apps and an unverified browser order-flow terminal do not add points.
View this category →Platform highlights & vendor links
THE SHORT VERSION
Why it’s in the index
A good shortlist choice when native desktop operating-system support matters alongside order flow and conventional charting.
- Volume Imprint
- Depth of market
- Order heatmap
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
Know the setup
Order Flow is the minimum edition for the core order-flow studies and advanced DOM; it allows one connection per workspace. Professional/Ultimate support multiple connections. Purchased licences include one year of updates/support; data and brokerage costs remain separate.
Which versions match the filters?
Each line is a documented combination. Browser results exclude versions whose workflow coverage has not been established. DOM & tape means one or both analysis views; it does not promise live order entry.
Plans & requirements
Checked 3 Oct 2026Order Flow US$49/month or US$595 purchased + data
Software plans & billing
Order Flow is the minimum suitable edition: USD 49/month, USD 140 billed every 3 months, USD 270 billed every 6 months, or USD 595 purchased. Data is extra.
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Order Flow lease[1] | USD 49 | monthly, auto-renewing Order Flow edition Live browser price verified. |
| Order Flow 3-month lease[1] | USD 140 | every 3 months, auto-renewing Order Flow edition USD 46.67/month equivalent; card rounds to USD 47. |
| Order Flow 6-month lease[1] | USD 270 | Every 6 months; renewal policy conflict noted below Order Flow edition USD 45/month equivalent. |
| Order Flow purchased license[1] | USD 595 | one-time Perpetual purchased license; 1 year of updates/support Further updates/support optional. |
| Order Flow purchased license installments[1] [10] | USD 700 total | 4 monthly installments of USD 175 Purchased license USD 700 total, USD 105 above single payment; support year starts at first payment. |
| Professional optional upgrade[1] [2] | USD 99 monthly / USD 295 for 3 months / USD 565 for 6 months / USD 1495 purchased | selected billing option Includes Order Flow plus multiple connections per workspace and strategy tools Not required just for footprints, heatmap, advanced DOM or TPO. Installments: 4 x USD 445 = USD 1780. |
| Ultimate optional upgrade[1] [2] | USD 159 monthly / USD 455 for 3 months / USD 875 for 6 months / USD 2295 purchased | selected billing option Includes Professional plus advanced Elliott Wave and Hurst tools Not necessary for core order flow. Installments: 4 x USD 685 = USD 2740. Optional annual updates/support USD 295; Professional USD 225. |
Data, add-ons & other fees
| Cost | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Order Flow updates/support extension[1] | USD 105 | Optional additional year after purchased-license support expires May keep last entitled software version without renewal; no back-year catch-up fees. |
| Market data / broker[1] [7] | Provider-dependent, separate | All software licenses MotiveWave does not include data; broker commissions/routing/account fees require a broker-specific quote. |
| dxFeed CME data example[8] | USD 19 top-of-book / USD 39 depth per exchange monthly; group USD 39 / USD 99 | Nonprofessional classification Separate application-specific feed subscription; this example is not MBO entitlement. |
| dxFeed equities example[8] | USD 49 consolidated Level I; USD 29 Nasdaq Basic; USD 69 Nasdaq TotalView monthly | Nonprofessional classification Feed scope differs; depth is not synonymous with consolidated market coverage. |
| dxFeed Eurex example[8] | USD 39 top-of-book / USD 65 depth monthly | Nonprofessional classification Professional rates and alternative Rithmic/CQG broker costs not established here. |
| Regional taxes[1] | Varies | Applicable location Pricing page says regional taxes may apply. |
| Software + CME-depth illustration[1] [8] [2] | USD 88/month before tax | Order Flow monthly USD 49 + dxFeed single-exchange depth USD 39 Charting cost example only. Execution, brokerage and extra feeds excluded; Professional may be required for separate simultaneous feed/broker connections. |
Feature restrictions & setup requirements
Footprint / profiles[3] [2]
Volume Imprint, Volume Profile, TPO and VWAP available in Order Flow family
Historical tick availability depends on connection.
Liquidity heatmap[4] [6]
Order Heatmap
Consumes market depth; CQG generally 10 levels, dxFeed/Rithmic full depth according to connection table.
DOM / MBO[2] [5]
Advanced DOM in Order Flow, Professional, Ultimate
MBO individual-order display documented as Rithmic-only; actual queue position live Rithmic only.
Replay[2]
Advanced replay from Standard upward
Historical ticks, minute or bar data depending availability; data source determines fidelity.
OS / markets[11] [7]
Windows, macOS Intel/Apple Silicon, Linux; mobile apps listed
Markets depend on supported broker/feed; equities, futures, forex/CFD and crypto connections listed. Browser order-flow app not verified.
Trial / refund[9]
14-day trial without card or automatic charge
Sales final; discretionary approved exceptions deduct 5% admin fee.
Renewal / maintenance[1] [10]
Active leases include updates/support; purchased includes one year
Monthly/quarterly cancellation policy requests at least 5 days' notice; paid time not refunded. Six-month policy conflicts with current pricing auto-renewing label.
Official sources 11
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- 3.Order flow feature overview ↗ (opens in a new tab)Accessed 2026-10-03
- 4.Order Heatmap release documentation ↗ (opens in a new tab)Accessed 2026-10-03
- 5.DOM/MBO and replay documentation ↗ (opens in a new tab)Accessed 2026-10-03
- 6.Connection data capabilities ↗ (opens in a new tab)Accessed 2026-10-03
- 7.Supported broker and market connections ↗ (opens in a new tab)Accessed 2026-10-03
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- 9.Refund policy and trial ↗ (opens in a new tab)Accessed 2026-10-03
- 10.Cancellation and installment policy ↗ (opens in a new tab)Accessed 2026-10-03
- 11.MotiveWave supported operating systems ↗ (opens in a new tab)Accessed 2026-10-03
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