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Fidelity Trader+ vs Trader Workstation: catalog facts
Fidelity Trader+	Trader Workstation
Best for: Active traders with a Fidelity brokerage account	Best for: Active traders with an Interactive Brokers account
Free Included at no additional cost for Fidelity brokerage customers.	Free The software is a free download; trading costs and account terms are set by Interactive Brokers.
macOS, Web	macOS
Real-time quotes and customisable alerts Charting and technical indicators included All 3 strengths for Fidelity Trader+ Real-time quotes and customisable alerts Charting and technical indicators included Workspace syncs across desktop, web and mobile	Access to many asset classes and global markets from one application Advanced order types and risk analysis tools All 3 strengths for Trader Workstation Access to many asset classes and global markets from one application Advanced order types and risk analysis tools Official user guides from the broker
Requires a Fidelity brokerage account Only trades through Fidelity	Only works with an Interactive Brokers account Aimed at active traders, so the interface is dense for casual investors
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Fidelity Trader+ fidelity.com/investing/trading-platforms Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Trader Workstation interactivebrokers.com Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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