Active Trader Pro (ATP) is a desktop trading platform from Fidelity for people who trade stocks, options and other securities and want more data and charting than the standard Fidelity website. Fidelity now also offers Fidelity Trader+, so it helps to know which platform you are asking about. Our full guide covers Active Trader Pro and Fidelity Trader+.
Is Active Trader Pro Free?
According to Fidelity’s access page (checked September 26, 2026), Fidelity Trader+ is free to use, though account or transaction fees may apply. The same page says Active Trader Pro Classic is a legacy platform you can still use, and it does not state a separate price for it. Fidelity can change these terms, so confirm on its page before you download.
What Else You Might Pay
The platform is separate from what a trade costs. Commissions, fees and any margin interest depend on your account and what you trade, not on which Fidelity platform you use.
What You Can Do in Active Trader Pro
- Paper trading: practice with simulated money. See our guide to paper trading with Active Trader Pro.
- Real-time news: headlines, earnings announcements and economic events.
- Trade Armor: plan entries and exits on the chart.
- Analytics and alerts: alerts such as new 52-week highs or lows and unusual option activity.
- Indicators: for example, adding a VWAP indicator or viewing dark pool data.
Feature names and availability change, so check what your version shows. If the platform is misbehaving, see how to fix Active Trader Pro not working on a Mac.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fidelity Active Trader Pro free?
Fidelity lists Fidelity Trader+ as free to use, though account or transaction fees may apply. The Fidelity page we checked does not state a price for Active Trader Pro Classic, so confirm with Fidelity before assuming a cost either way.
Do I need a minimum balance to use Active Trader Pro?
We have not found a minimum balance stated on the Fidelity pages we checked. Fidelity says you sign in with your regular Fidelity.com login. Confirm eligibility with Fidelity if you are unsure.
Does using Active Trader Pro change my trading costs?
Fidelity says account or transaction fees may apply, so the cost of a trade depends on what you trade and your account, not on which platform you use. Check Fidelity’s pricing page for the security you plan to trade.
Is Active Trader Pro being discontinued?
Fidelity says you can still use Active Trader Pro Classic, its legacy desktop platform, and offers Fidelity Trader+ as its current platform. We have not found a published retirement date.