Footprint / TPO / heatmap[1]
Numbers Bars, TPO, Market Depth Historical Graph
Advanced 5/11/12; 5 cannot connect externally/Denali.
NO. 05 · BROWSER & VALUE
Sierra Chart.
Best for: Configurable futures analysis
Main limitation: Discounted CME data requires a verified funded live account. Evaluation accounts do not qualify. [2]
CATEGORY SCORECARD
Platform scores
ScoresBrowser & valueScoring ↗
Speed & lag · published evidence
Per-chart tuning Refresh controls
Sierra Chart exposes per-chart and DOM update intervals. Its timer guide discusses 10–20 ms settings for a small number of priority charts, with slower updates for other windows.
These are tuning options, not achieved latency. The separate lag guide warns that globally aggressive intervals can saturate a CPU and increase delay; workload, timer mode, feed and network conditions matter.
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=72/5+
1 documented native desktop route earns 2/5 in the browser-first profile. One route: native Windows. Wine configurations are not vendor-supported native Mac/Linux versions, and the full application is not browser based. This is an access-preference rating, not a usability test or a claim of feature parity.
View this category →Cost=44/5+
Integrated Advanced 11: US$46 per month. Exchange data extra. Cost rates the reference software licence only: US$46.00/month equivalent over the first year. Separate data, add-ons, tax and trading fees are excluded; plans are not feature-equivalent.
View this category →SpeedNRPer-chart tuning+
Sierra Chart exposes per-chart and DOM update intervals. Its timer guide discusses 10–20 ms settings for a small number of priority charts, with slower updates for other windows. These are tuning options, not achieved latency. The separate lag guide warns that globally aggressive intervals can saturate a CPU and increase delay; workload, timer mode, feed and network conditions matter. Speed remains unranked: these sources do not provide comparable end-to-end measurements.
View this category →Heatmaps=24/5+
Market Depth Historical Graph provides configurable depth history alongside chart studies. Advanced packages and relevant depth data are required.
View this category →DOM & tape=15/5+
Trade DOM, Time and Sales and Package 12 order-level tools form an integrated ladder workflow. MBO is Sierra-feed specific and is not historically replayable.
View this category →Volume profiles=15/5+
Configurable TPO and volume-profile analysis, including interactive profile drawing. TPO needs an Advanced package.
View this category →Replay & practice=24/5+
Synchronized intraday replay is documented. Available historical chart data determines the result; historical MBO is unavailable.
View this category →Market coverage=13 markets+
Futures, stocks and selected crypto are represented. Coverage and depth depend on the selected service and entitlements.
View this category →Platform access=41 route+
One route: native Windows. Wine configurations are not vendor-supported native Mac/Linux versions, and the full application is not browser based.
View this category →Platform highlights & vendor links
THE SHORT VERSION
Why it’s in the index
A strong choice for traders who value granular configuration and are willing to invest time in setting up their charts.
- Numbers Bars
- Depth history
- Custom chart studies
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
Know the setup
Live external-data footprints and heatmaps need Integrated Advanced 11 or 12. Denali exchange fees are separate and discounted CME rates require eligible account verification. Package 12 MBO uses Sierra feeds, with no historical MBO replay. Other market coverage depends on the selected service.
Go straight to the source
Service packages and pricing (opens in a new tab)Denali data and exchange fees (opens in a new tab)Market by Order data (opens in a new tab)Source check: 3 October 2026Which 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 2026Live order flow: Package 11 US$46/month + data
Software plans & billing
Software $26–$56/month; live Denali requires Integrated 10/11/12 plus exchange fees. Footprints/heatmap: 5 for included/delayed services, 11 for live external/Denali, 12 adds MBO.
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Package 3 Base Standard[1] | USD 26 | monthly Base 3/6/12-month prepaid totals: $66.30/$117/$202.80. |
| Package 5 Base Advanced[1] | USD 36 | monthly Advanced; no external connections or Denali 3/6/12-month prepaid totals: $91.80/$162/$280.80. |
| Package 10 Integrated Standard[1] | USD 36 | monthly External connections and Denali access 3/6/12-month prepaid totals: $91.80/$162/$280.80. |
| Package 11 Integrated Advanced[1] | USD 46 | monthly Advanced with external connections/Denali 3/6/12-month prepaid totals: $117.30/$207/$358.80. |
| Package 12 Integrated Advanced MBO[1] | USD 56 | monthly Package 11 plus MBO 3/6/12-month prepaid totals: $142.80/$252/$436.80. No lifetime option. |
| Example: Package 11 + single CME depth[1] [2] | USD 59.50 | monthly subtotal Eligible nonprofessional; live funded account $46+$13.50. Excludes broker commissions, exchange transaction fees and taxes; full CME-group depth subtotal $86.50. |
Data, add-ons & other fees
| Cost | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Denali CME-group nonprofessional depth[2] | USD 13.50 per exchange/month; USD 40.50 group/month | Eligible nonprofessional with verified live funded futures account CME, CBOT, COMEX, NYMEX; monthly account verification. Evaluator accounts do not qualify. |
| Denali CME-group nonprofessional top-of-book[2] | USD 2 per exchange/month; USD 6 group/month | Eligible nonprofessional Does not provide depth. |
| Denali professional / no funded account[2] | USD 145 per CME-group exchange/month | Professional or not eligible for nonpro Depth included; limited CME E-mini $78; CBOT E-mini $53. |
| Denali EUREX EOBI[2] | USD 25/month nonpro; USD 130/month professional | EUREX depth Exchange fee additional to software. |
| Denali CFE[2] | USD 10 top-of-book; USD 12 depth/month nonpro; USD 25/50 professional | CFE subscription Choose top-of-book or depth. |
| Denali US equities[2] | USD 17/month TotalView; USD 90 professional; USD 10 consolidated tape; USD 100 professional | US stocks TotalView depth; consolidated tape top-of-book. |
| Denali CBOE indices[2] | USD 6/month main; USD 3/month additional | Index selections No depth. |
| Additional device exchange entitlement[2] | Additional exchange fees | Two computers simultaneously Three simultaneous connections per device. |
| Teton routing[6] | USD 0 per contract routing | Teton-supported brokerage Broker commissions and exchange transaction fees remain separate. |
| External feed / broker charges[1] | Provider-specific; not universally verified | CQG, Rithmic, IB or other connection Not included in platform price. |
| Extra support[4] | USD 65/hour | Support beyond included service; advance notice Refund terms separately mention possible $50/hour support deductions. |
| CQG routing[8] | USD 0.10 per contract fill | Using CQG Connection fees determined by broker; do not confuse Teton's zero routing charge with commission-free trading. |
Feature restrictions & setup requirements
Interactive volume-profile drawing[1]
All packages
Available in all packages from v2778.
MBO[3]
Package 12; Sierra data feeds only
Not third-party Rithmic MBO. Orders >=3 shown; no MBO recording/historical download.
Trial[5]
21 days
10 intraday / 186 daily chart days; no external data/trading connections; delayed futures available.
Billing / refunds[4]
Prepaid usage; auto-renews from balance
Card recurring billing opt-in. Exchange fees nonrefundable; usage refund whole 31-day blocks, $5 processing, no refunds below $10.
DOM, tape, replay[7] [3]
Trade DOM, Time and Sales, synchronized intraday replay
Replay uses available historical chart data; historical MBO unavailable.
Operating systems / web[7] [9] [6]
Native Windows desktop; Wine possible on Linux/Mac
Vendor does not support Wine configuration; full application not web-based. Teton separately has web trading panel.
CQG connection[8]
Live accounts only; Integrated 10+
CME-group/EUREX data must come from Denali, even when routing through CQG.
Markets[7] [2]
Futures, equities, forex/CFD, selected crypto
Market coverage and depth depend on selected service and entitlements.
Denali billing[2]
Calendar-month renewal
Full month charged even for partial month; first CME activation trial ends month-end.
Official sources 9
- 1.Service packages and pricing ↗ (opens in a new tab)Accessed 2026-10-03
- 2.Denali data and exchange fees ↗ (opens in a new tab)Accessed 2026-10-03
- 3.Market by Order data ↗ (opens in a new tab)Accessed 2026-10-03
- 4.Purchase and license information ↗ (opens in a new tab)Accessed 2026-10-03
- 5.Free trial ↗ (opens in a new tab)Accessed 2026-10-03
- 6.Teton order routing ↗ (opens in a new tab)Accessed 2026-10-03
- 7.Features ↗ (opens in a new tab)Accessed 2026-10-03
- 8.CQG restrictions in Sierra Chart ↗ (opens in a new tab)Accessed 2026-10-03
- 9.Operating systems / Wine ↗ (opens in a new tab)Accessed 2026-10-03
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