Pricing
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Every Nanoconda product is a step on the same path – from your first strategy test to fully managed HFT colocation. Flat-rate, no order routing fees, no surprises.
Growth Path
A Product for Every Stage
Most clients start with the simulator, move to managed colocation as they scale, and graduate to the software suite when they're ready to own their own infrastructure.
1
Validate
Backtesting Simulator
Test before you commit
$250
3-month software licenseQuant researchers, indie algo developers, and anyone de-risking a strategy before going live
- ✓PCAP & DataBento DBN file replay
- ✓All CME order types, including FAK and Iceberg
- ✓CME-matching fill simulator – high-fidelity results
- ✓Same C++ API as production – zero code changes to go live
- ✓Nanosecond trace files for latency analysis
- ✓No exchange account or FCM required
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2
Go Live
GUI Managed Algo
Supervised colocated trading
Monthly
AnnualSave
$2,100
per month no order routing fees
Independent traders and small teams running supervised strategies without managing servers
- ✓1 dedicated CPU core at CME Aurora colocation
- ✓GUI-only access – no terminal required
- ✓Full DMA software platform included
- ✓CME cross-connect & all connectivity included
- ✓24/6 monitoring, alerting & system administration
- ✓Onboarding & go-live support
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3
Scale Up
Colocated Professional
Full control at the exchange
Monthly
AnnualSave
$3,200
per month no order routing fees
Prop firms and systematic funds running multiple strategies who need direct server access via SSH
- ✓3 dedicated CPU cores at CME Aurora colocation
- ✓Full SSH access – direct server control
- ✓Full DMA software platform included
- ✓CME cross-connect & all connectivity included
- ✓24/6 monitoring, alerting & system administration
- ✓Onboarding & go-live support
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4
Own Your Stack
DMA Software Suite
Bring your own infrastructure
Monthly
Annual
$2,800
per month Annual commitment
Established firms with their own colocation hardware who want certified software without managed ops
- ✓iLink 3.0 execution gateway (CME certified)
- ✓MDP 3.0 market data feed handler
- ✓In-memory pre-trade risk engine & GUI
- ✓Simulator, PCAP/DBN replay, trace file
- ✓FCM integration support
- ✓Runs on your own server hardware
Comparison
Full Feature Breakdown
Every feature, across every tier – so you know exactly what you're getting.
| Simulator $250 / 3mo | GUI Managed $2,100 / mo | Colo Pro $3,200 / mo | DMA Software $2,800 / mo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testing & Simulation | ||||
| PCAP & DataBento DBN Replay | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Simulator (FAK, Iceberg support) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nanosecond Trace Files | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live Trading Software | ||||
| MDP 3.0 Market Data Feed | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| iLink 3.0 Execution Gateway | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-Memory Pre-Trade Risk | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Order Management GUI | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| FCM Integration | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| CME ISV Certification | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Routing / Volume Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Infrastructure & Operations | ||||
| CME Aurora Colocation | - | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Dedicated CPU Cores | - | 1 | 3 | - |
| SSH Access | - | - | ✓ | - |
| CME Cross-Connect | - | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| 24/6 Managed Operations | - | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Hardware Provided By | - | Nanoconda | Nanoconda | You |
ROI
vs. Building In-House
The real cost of a CME gateway in-house – before a single line of strategy code.
Build In-House
$200K–$1M
Custom development cost estimate
12–18 months to production
1–3 senior low-latency engineers
CME certification overhead
Ongoing maintenance burden
Colocation hardware & networking
Nanoconda Colocated Pro
$3,200
Year-one cost ($38,400)
Days to production
Zero engineering headcount
CME certification included
Managed infrastructure & monitoring
Colocation & connectivity included
Typical Savings
90%+
Cost reduction vs. in-house
Redirect engineering to alpha
Faster time to first trade
No infrastructure maintenance
Predictable monthly expense
Scale without fixed-cost step-ups
Included
Everything in the DMA Subscriptions
All three DMA tiers share the same full platform. No add-on pricing for core components.
⚡ Software & Connectivity
- ✓ MDP 3.0 market data feed handler
- ✓ iLink 3.0 execution gateway
- ✓ Pre-trade risk engine
- ✓ Trading simulator (all CME order types)
- ✓ PCAP & DataBento DBN replay
- ✓ Trace file & debug tooling
🖥 Interfaces & Controls
- ✓ Real-time web & native GUI
- ✓ Order management blotter
- ✓ Algo controls browser panel
- ✓ Kill switch & flatten controls
- ✓ DOM market data view
- ✓ Custom parameter API
🏛 Exchange & Compliance
- ✓ CME certification
- ✓ EDC monitoring and software updates
- ✓ FCM integration support
- ✓ Audit trail generation and delivery
- ✓ ION file generation and delivery
📞 Support
- ✓ Technical onboarding assistance
- ✓ Email support
- ✓ Documentation & API guides
- ✓ Software updates & patches
- ✓ Bug fixes & new features
FAQ
Pricing Questions Answered
What is the natural upgrade path?+
Most clients begin with the Backtesting Simulator ($250/3mo) to validate their strategy with zero infrastructure commitment. From there, the GUI Managed Algo ($2,100/mo) is the fastest path to live CME trading – 1 dedicated core, fully managed, GUI access only. As trading volume and team size grow, Colocated Professional ($3,200/mo) provides 3 cores and direct SSH access for multi-strategy operations. The DMA Software Suite ($3,200/mo) is for firms that already operate their own colocation hardware and only need the certified software stack.
What does the Backtesting Simulator include?+
The $250 / 3-month license gives full access to PCAP and DataBento DBN replay plus the CME-compatible trading simulator. It supports all CME order types – FAK, Iceberg, Limit, Market, Stop, Stop-Limit – with fill logic that mirrors live Globex behavior. Uses the exact same C++ API as production, so upgrading to a live plan requires zero code changes. No exchange account or FCM required.
What is the difference between GUI Managed and Colocated Professional?+
GUI Managed ($2,100/mo) provides 1 dedicated core with GUI-only access – you monitor and control your strategy through the GUI but have no shell access to the server. Colocated Professional ($3,200/mo) provides 3 dedicated cores and full SSH access, enabling your team to directly manage the private server environment and install your own applications.
Are there routing or volume-based fees on any plan?+
No – on any plan. Every product is flat-rate only. No per-trade fees, no revenue share, no volume tiers, no exchange pass-throughs.
Can I upgrade from one managed tier to another?+
Yes, and it's seamless. Your algo code, configuration, and strategy carry over unchanged – you gain additional cores and SSH access without any migration overhead.
What FCMs do you support?+
Any US-registered FCM offering CME-sponsored access. We handle the technical FCM integration during onboarding at no additional charge.
Is support included?+
Technical onboarding and email support are included in all DMA plans. The Simulator includes documentation-level support.
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