Introduction

Third party software vendors make use of the TWS’ programming interface (API) to integrate their platforms with Interactive Broker’s. Thanks to the TWS API, well known platforms such as Ninja Trader or Multicharts can interact with the TWS to fetch market data, place orders and/or manage account and portfolio information.

It is important to keep in mind that most third party API platforms are not compatible with all IBKR account structures. Always check first with the software vendor before opening a specific account type or converting an IBKR account type. For instance, many third party API platforms such as NinjaTrader and TradeNavigator are not compatible with IBKR linked account structures, so it is highly recommended to first check with the third party vendor before linking your IBKR accounts.

An ongoing list of common Third Party Connections are available within our documentation. This resource will also link out to connection guides detailing how a user can connect with a given platform.

A non-exhaustive list of third party platforms implementing our interface can be found in our Investor’s Marketplace. As stated in the marketplace, the vendors’ list is in no way a recommendation from Interactive Brokers. If you are interested in a given platform that is not listed, please contact the platform’s vendor directly for further information.