What is the leanest technology stack for a new prop firm?
Quick answer
The leanest stack is a trading platform that includes the terminal, rule engine and trader dashboard, a template website, a hosted checkout, a free or entry-level help desk, email for sending credentials, and a pay-per-use KYC provider. PropExecutor covers the whole trading side from $129 once.
Detailed answer
Every tool you add is something to pay for, learn and maintain. Start with as few as possible.
Must-have
- Trading platform with rules and dashboard: so you do not need a separate risk tool or trader portal.
- Website: pricing, rules, FAQ, legal pages.
- Hosted checkout: from your payment provider.
- Email: for credentials and support.
Add when needed
- KYC: at your first payout.
- Help desk: when one inbox becomes messy.
- CRM: at a few hundred traders.
- Automation: connecting checkout to account assignment through the API, when manual delivery takes too long.
Why the platform choice matters most
A platform without built-in rules or dashboards forces you to buy or build them, which is the biggest hidden cost for a small firm. PropExecutor includes both on every plan, so the lean stack stays lean.
Avoid at the start
Custom website development, a mobile app of your own, paid onboarding projects and long contracts.
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