Pricing — Algorithmic Trading Development
Transparent Pricing for Custom Trading Systems
Every project is different, but most fit into one of three tiers. We quote based on actual scope — not inflated estimates designed to leave room for negotiation.
Starter
$3,500
A single strategy or indicator, built and tested on one platform.
Best for: automating a specific trading idea, building a custom indicator, or coding a defined strategy.
What’s Included
- Single strategy or indicator development
- One platform (NinjaTrader, TradingView, MetaTrader, QuantConnect, or Python)
- Backtesting with documented results and methodology
- Full source code delivery
- Configuration and installation guide
- 2-week delivery
- 30 days of bug-fix support
Typical Projects
- Pine Script indicator with alert system
- NinjaScript strategy automation
- MetaTrader Expert Advisor
- Simple QuantConnect strategy
- Python signal generator
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Professional
$8,500
A complete strategy system with thorough backtesting, optimization, and multi-platform delivery.
Best for: serious strategy development where backtesting rigor and optimization matter. Most of our clients land here.
What’s Included
- Full strategy development with entry, exit, and risk management logic
- Up to two platforms
- Comprehensive backtesting: walk-forward analysis, parameter sensitivity, out-of-sample validation
- Optimization with overfitting safeguards
- Detailed documentation: methodology, assumptions, known limitations
- Full source code delivery
- 4-week delivery
- 30 days of bug-fix support
Typical Projects
- Futures strategy with walk-forward optimization on NinjaTrader
- Multi-asset QuantConnect strategy with research notebooks
- Forex EA with prop firm compliance rules
- Options strategy with Greeks management
- Python backtesting framework with broker API integration
Enterprise
$15,000+
Multi-strategy portfolios, cross-platform systems, and ongoing development relationships.
Best for: prop firms, family offices, and hedge funds building or expanding their quantitative trading capability.
What’s Included
- Multi-strategy or multi-component system development
- Cross-platform deployment (as many platforms as needed)
- Portfolio-level risk management and position sizing
- Custom backtesting infrastructure where needed
- Priority communication and dedicated project lead
- Architecture documentation and knowledge transfer
- Deployment and monitoring setup
- Timeline by scope (typically 6–12 weeks)
- 60 days of bug-fix support
- Optional ongoing maintenance engagement
Typical Projects
- Multi-strategy portfolio system across NinjaTrader and QuantConnect
- Custom Python trading infrastructure with execution engine
- Full algo desk buildout for a prop firm
- Cross-platform strategy suite with centralized risk management
Add-On Services
Platform Port — $2,500
Migrate an existing strategy to a new platform. Not just syntax conversion — full logic validation with parallel backtesting to confirm equivalent behavior.
Live Deployment Support — $3,000
Hands-on assistance taking your strategy from backtest to live trading. Server/VPS setup, broker configuration, monitoring, and the first week of live oversight.
Monthly Maintenance — $1,500/mo
Ongoing support, updates, and monitoring. Includes bug fixes, minor feature additions, platform update compatibility, and monthly performance review calls.
How We Quote
- You describe the project — a call, email, or detailed message
- We assess scope — complexity, platform, timeline, and testing requirements
- You get a fixed quote — not an estimate, not a range (except Enterprise). The price we quote is the price you pay.
- Payment: 50% upfront, 50% on delivery — Enterprise projects may have milestone-based schedules
No hourly billing. No scope creep surprises. If requirements change mid-project, we discuss the impact and adjust transparently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I start with Starter and upgrade later?
Yes. Many clients start with a Starter project to validate a concept, then move to Professional for the full build. Prior work carries forward — you don’t pay twice for the same logic.
What if my project doesn’t fit these tiers?
We’ll quote it accurately regardless. These tiers cover 80% of projects. If yours is simpler or more complex, the price adjusts accordingly.
Do you offer discounts for multiple projects?
Yes. Ongoing relationships get preferred pricing and priority scheduling. Let’s talk about your pipeline.
What’s your turnaround for quotes?
Usually within 24 hours of receiving enough detail to assess scope.
Do you sign NDAs?
Always. Before any strategy discussion begins.
Start Your Project
Tell us what you need. We’ll get back to you within 24 hours with an honest assessment and fixed quote.