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Connection layer: PropFirmConnector
Connect every firm-issued Rithmic login — including firms with no native NinjaTrader route — and run them simultaneously in one NinjaTrader instance. This is the prerequisite every local copier depends on.
Trade copier guide
Best trade copier for NinjaTrader prop firm accounts
Quick answer
For copying inside NinjaTrader, the established copiers are Replikanto, Affordable Indicators’ Duplicate Account Actions, and Copilink; Tradesyncer and Tradecopia copy through cloud APIs instead. But every NinjaTrader-side copier can only copy between accounts NinjaTrader can actually reach — and NinjaTrader runs one Rithmic connection at a time and has no connection at all for some Rithmic prop firms. PropFirmConnector is the connection layer that removes both limits: it runs multiple Rithmic prop-firm logins in one NinjaTrader instance, so a local copier can copy across all of them on one machine.
PropFirmConnector is an independent NinjaTrader add-on and is not affiliated with NinjaTrader, Rithmic, any prop firm, or any copier vendor named on this page. Copier pricing models are summarized as listed on vendor sites on the verification date — check the vendor for current pricing. Copy trading is subject to each firm’s rules.
Read this first
Two NinjaTrader limits decide which copier can even work
A trade copier can only copy between accounts the platform can reach, and NinjaTrader 8 has two hard limits that shape every prop-firm copying setup:
- One Rithmic connection at a time. NinjaTrader has no built-in trade copier and runs a single Rithmic connection per installation. That is why copier vendors’ own support docs historically recommended one PC or VM per Rithmic login — five funded accounts at five Rithmic firms meant five machines before a copier could see them all.
- Some Rithmic firms have no NinjaTrader connection at all. Firms like DayTraders.com and PropShopTrader issue Rithmic accounts that NinjaTrader cannot log into natively. No NinjaTrader-side copier — local or otherwise — can copy an account the platform cannot connect to. The full list of Rithmic prop firms shows which firms this affects.
PropFirmConnector removes both limits: it adds a connection path for any firm-issued Rithmic login and runs multiple simultaneous Rithmic connections in one NinjaTrader instance. The copier then does what it does best — mapping leader and follower accounts — across every connected account, on one machine.
The comparison
Trade copiers used with NinjaTrader prop accounts
Verified July 27, 2026. Local copiers run inside NinjaTrader; cloud copiers connect to account APIs directly and bypass NinjaTrader entirely.
| Copier | Type | Pricing model | Rithmic prop accounts | Key limitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replikanto (FlowBots) | Local (inside NinjaTrader) | One-time license tiers by machine count; paid credit packs for copying between machines over the internet | Yes — copies any account NinjaTrader can log into | Copies only between accounts NinjaTrader can reach; for several Rithmic logins its own docs prescribe one PC or VM per connection |
| Affordable Indicators — Duplicate Account Actions | Local (inside NinjaTrader) | One-time purchase (also sold in a multi-tool suite) | Yes — within NinjaTrader’s connection limits | Same single-Rithmic-connection ceiling as every NinjaTrader add-on |
| Copilink | Local (inside NinjaTrader) | See vendor site for current plans | Yes — built for NinjaTrader 8 multi-account and prop workflows | Copies only between accounts NinjaTrader can reach |
| Tradesyncer | Cloud (outside NinjaTrader) | Monthly subscription tiers by account count | Yes — connects to Rithmic (and Tradovate, ProjectX, others) via direct API | Recurring cost; a third party holds your prop-account credentials; bypasses NinjaTrader rather than fixing its limits |
| Tradecopia | Cloud (outside NinjaTrader) | Monthly subscription (desktop and hosted plans) | Yes — direct Rithmic, Tradovate, and NinjaTrader API connections | Subscription forever; credentials live with the vendor; not a NinjaTrader-native workflow |
| PickMyTrade | Cloud (outside NinjaTrader) | Monthly or annual subscription | Yes — routes TradingView alerts to Rithmic and Tradovate accounts | An automation bridge more than a manual-trading copier |
| Rithmic R|Trader Pro Copier | Rithmic add-on (outside NinjaTrader) | Low monthly fee, purchased through the firm or Rithmic | Yes — native Rithmic, leader/follower across accounts under one login | Same-login accounts only; runs in R|Trader Pro, not NinjaTrader |
NinjaTrader 8 itself ships no copier: NinjaTrader support confirms there is no native copy/replicate tool, account groups were dropped after NinjaTrader 7, and manual orders go to one account at a time.
The working setup
The stack that copies across Rithmic prop firms in one NinjaTrader
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Copier: your choice of local tool
With all accounts visible in one NinjaTrader, Replikanto, Duplicate Account Actions, or Copilink maps the leader account to the followers. One machine, no per-account VMs, no credentials handed to a cloud service.
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Rules check: your firms’ terms
Confirm each firm’s current copy-trading rules — own-accounts-only, account caps, and same-direction requirements are common. Rules change often; the firm’s terms page is the source of truth.
FAQ
NinjaTrader trade copier questions
Q Does NinjaTrader 8 have a built-in trade copier?
No. NinjaTrader support confirms there is no native tool to copy or replicate trades in NinjaTrader 8, and the account-groups feature from NinjaTrader 7 was dropped. Copying across accounts requires a third-party copier — and every account involved must be connected in the platform first.
Q What is the best trade copier for NinjaTrader prop firm accounts?
Replikanto is the most widely used local NinjaTrader copier; Affordable Indicators’ Duplicate Account Actions and Copilink are the other established local options, and Tradesyncer or Tradecopia copy through cloud APIs outside NinjaTrader. Which one is “best” matters less than the connection layer: to copy across several Rithmic prop accounts inside one NinjaTrader, you first need PropFirmConnector to hold those simultaneous Rithmic connections.
Q Can NinjaTrader connect to multiple Rithmic accounts at the same time?
Not on its own — NinjaTrader allows one Rithmic connection at a time, which is why copier vendors historically recommended one PC or VM per Rithmic login. PropFirmConnector runs multiple simultaneous Rithmic logins in a single NinjaTrader instance on one machine.
Q Can I copy trades between accounts at two different prop firms in one NinjaTrader?
Yes. With PropFirmConnector holding both firms’ Rithmic logins in one NinjaTrader instance — for example an Apex account and a DayTraders.com account — any local copier can map leader and follower accounts across them. Each firm’s own copy-trading rules still apply.
Q Do prop firms allow copy trading?
Many Rithmic futures prop firms allow copying between accounts you own, with limits — same-direction trading, account-count caps, and no copying of other people’s trades are common conditions. Rules differ by firm and change often, so verify the firm’s current terms before running a copier on funded accounts.
Q Should I use a local or a cloud trade copier for funded accounts?
Local copiers run inside NinjaTrader on your machine: one-time pricing is common, execution stays on your desktop, and your Rithmic credentials stay with you. Cloud copiers charge monthly, hold your prop-account credentials on their servers, and work without NinjaTrader. Traders who live in NinjaTrader usually prefer the local stack.
Q Does Rithmic have its own trade copier?
Yes — the R|Trader Pro Copier, a low-cost add-on that copies between accounts under the same Rithmic login inside R|Trader Pro. It does not run in NinjaTrader and cannot copy across different logins or firms.
Q Do I need a VPS to run a trade copier?
No — PropFirmConnector and local copiers run on any Windows desktop or laptop. A dedicated trading server or VPS is optional and mainly helps with uptime and consistent latency when several connections and a copier run all day.
Start copying
Connect the accounts first. The copier handles the rest.
PropFirmConnector runs your Rithmic prop-firm logins side by side in one NinjaTrader instance — the setup every local trade copier needs and NinjaTrader alone cannot provide.