To clear up common confusion, TradeStation does not operate as entirely free, unrestricted freeware. Instead, the term "free" applies to how the platform is licensed and packaged for specific users.

: $0 commissions for the first 10,000 shares per trade for U.S. clients.

The real "free" TradeStation experience means having the full desktop platform, RadarScreen® (real-time scanning), and OptionStation® Pro enabled without paying the $99.99/month, which is standard for non-brokerage customers 4.2.1. How to Get TradeStation Free Platform Access