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Thinkorswim VPS for Stock & Options Trading

Run Thinkorswim 24/7 on a New York VPS with 0⁠–⁠2ms latency to NYSE and NASDAQ, on AMD Ryzen. 99.999% uptime and 24/7 support.

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  • Thinkorswim pre-installed
  • Scans and option chains loaded
  • Sized for TOS's memory
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Your trading computer in the cloud.

Connect and control your trading strategies from any device, anywhere in the world, through secure remote desktop, while execution remains on QuantVPS.

Thinkorswim VPS runs as a trading computer in the cloud on the QuantVPS Edge with 0-2 millisecond routing to NASDAQ.

Optimized for Thinkorswim

More platforms on QuantVPS.

Nine reasons Thinkorswim traders choose QuantVPS.

Jump to a chapter.

  1. 01Plans & Pricing
  2. 02How It Works
  3. 03Built for Thinkorswim
  1. 04Performance Hardware
  2. 05Thinkorswim on the VPS
  3. 06Global Datacenters
  1. 07Uptime & Protection
  2. 08Trader Feedback
  3. 09QuantVPS vs Cloud VMs

Plans & Pricing

Thinkorswim VPS pricing: choose your plan.

QuantVPS offers high-performance VPS hosting for US stocks and options. Deploy in New York for 0–2ms to NYSE and NASDAQ while running Thinkorswim. Dedicated and Dedicated+ in New York reach NYSE and NASDAQ in under 1ms.
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  • VPS Pro+

    Most popular
    $129.99 per month

    Server Specifications

    • Latency
    • PlatformThinkorswim
    • Location
      New York based VPS optimized for ultra fast low latency tradingNew York, USA
    • Processor
    • Compute power
    • RAM
    • Storage
    • Operating System
      Loading operating system
    • Network
    • Monitor Support
    • Setup Time
    • Backtesting
    • Backups
    • AI Compatible

  • $020 inclusions, every plan

    Included at no extra cost. Hover or tap a feature for details.

    Trading & access

    6 included
    • Run trading platforms compatible with your chosen Windows or Linux system. Platform licenses and market-data subscriptions are separate, and available CPU and RAM determine how much you can run at once.
    • No plan-imposed limit on exchange connections through your trading software. Exchange permissions, data subscriptions, platform limits, and available server resources still apply.
    • No plan-imposed cap on API connections for your trading tools. Broker and API rate limits, account permissions, and available server resources still apply.
    • Run AI agents, compatible runtimes, and your own MCP servers on your VPS. These workloads use your plan’s included CPU, memory, and storage; connect your own APIs and tools.
    • Administrator access on Windows or root access on Linux lets you install compatible platforms, indicators, and tools, and manage your server settings.
    • Run compatible trade copiers such as Replikanto and ETP. Software licenses are separate, and the number of accounts you can copy depends on your software and server resources.

    Network & protection

    5 included
    • New York is this page's default location; you can choose another on the plan card. Actual latency depends on your broker, data feed, and network route; the latency row shows the estimate for the selected location.
    • Your server has its own IP address for remote access and connecting trading tools. You can use it with services that support IP allowlisting.
    • Always-on DDoS (distributed denial-of-service) protection with advanced traffic filtering, plus firewalls and intrusion detection.
    • Server protection complements network DDoS filtering. You should still keep your operating system and trading software updated and protect your account credentials; no protection eliminates every security risk.
    • Traffic is not billed per gigabyte. Connection speed depends on your plan and location; unmetered bandwidth does not mean unlimited network speed.
    How we protect your server

    Support & reliability

    6 included
    • Get help around the clock from a US-based team familiar with trading platforms, data feeds, and VPS troubleshooting.
    • Our support team can help you move your trading environment from another server. Contact us to coordinate the move and check any platform-specific requirements.
    • Get assistance connecting to your server and setting up your trading environment. Provisioning time is shown separately for each plan.
    • Our Network Operations Center monitors every server, network path, and datacenter 24x7x365 with a 15-minute first-reply target for critical issues. Average first response under 10 minutes.
    • BetaQuantVPS Detect+ is in beta and free on every plan during the beta. It monitors NinjaTrader 8 and other trading platforms, and data feed and broker connections (for example Rithmic, CQG, Tradovate and IBKR), and alerts by email, in the dashboard, and in Telegram, Slack and similar apps.
    • Our 99.999% uptime SLA covers service availability. Service credits are subject to the SLA terms; this does not guarantee broker, exchange, or trading-platform availability.

    Flexible plans

    3 included
    • There is no one-time server setup charge. Your selected plan, billing period, and any optional add-ons determine the price shown at checkout.
    • Upgrade from your dashboard as your trading workload grows. To move to a smaller plan, contact support. Available configurations and billing adjustments depend on the change.
    • Cancel your subscription at any time with no hidden fees.
    View plans

Straight terms.

Minimum rate lock
3 years
Money-back guarantee
14 days
How billing works

Tell us how you trade. Get the plan that fits.

We size the CPU, memory, and datacenter around the way you actually trade. No guesswork, and no upsell to a tier you will not use.

  1. Choose guidance
  2. Pick your platform
  3. Size your workspace
  4. Review your setup

How It Works

A Thinkorswim VPS built for always-on charts, strategies, algos and faster execution.

Run Thinkorswim on a VPS in New York. Access your trading workspace through Remote Desktop while your platform runs near NASDAQ. Follow the same three steps, with resources and connectivity selected for your trading setup.

  1. Secure remote accessWindows, Mac, iPhone, iPad or Android

    Your trading computer. In the cloud.

    Connect and control your trading strategies from any device, anywhere in the world, through secure remote desktop, while execution remains on QuantVPS.

    • Global Access
    • Remote Desktop
    • 24/7 Uptime

  2. Continuous operationWindows Server or Ubuntu 24.04

    Run Thinkorswim on New York infrastructure. Built for continuous trading.

    Host bots, algorithms, and critical software on the QuantVPS Edge in New York, configured for continuous low-latency operation.

    • High Performance
    • New York Datacenter
    • Trading Optimized

  3. 0-2ms network latencyNew York → NASDAQ

    Execute through a direct NASDAQ path. Fewer hops, less slippage.

    Send orders over a direct, low-latency connection to NASDAQ in 0-2ms, reducing network hops and slippage. The server remains available independently of the local computer and internet connection.

    • Low Latency
    • Fewer Hops
    • Reduced Slippage

Run Thinkorswim on a Windows VPS

  1. Connect to your Windows VPS

    Use the server address and credentials in your control panel with Remote Desktop on Windows or Windows App on Mac.

  2. Open the desktop client

    Install or open thinkorswim and sign in, choosing paperMoney or your live account as intended.

  3. Load charts and studies

    Restore your workspace, verify quote permissions, and check scanner and thinkScript behavior with the server resources available.

  4. Disconnect without signing out

    Close the remote connection, not the application or Windows session. Apps can keep running while the VPS is on. Monitor reconnects, account sessions, and scheduled maintenance.

What is a VPS for Thinkorswim?

A Thinkorswim VPS hosts the thinkorswim desktop application on a Windows server you access remotely. Your watchlists, charts, scanners, and thinkScript studies run in that session rather than on your laptop. Brokerage access and any applicable data subscriptions remain tied to your account.

Choosing the best VPS for Thinkorswim

Allow memory for multiple charts, options chains, and scans, and measure CPU usage with your real studies loaded. Desktop studies are not a blanket permission for automated trading. Check the capabilities and policies of the platform before adding third-party execution tools.

Built for Thinkorswim

Optimized for Thinkorswim.

Your Thinkorswim VPS stays online from pre-market to after-hours, hosted in New York on a typical 0–2 ms route to NYSE and NASDAQ.

Two builds. Pick yours.

Thinkorswim arrives installed on Windows Server 2022, ready to log in. Choose from 40+ Windows platform templates at checkout.

Choose your operating system

Ready to log in

Services
Background services that cause stutter, stripped out
Stripped
Resources
CPU, memory and NVMe reserved for your VPS
Reserved
Platform
Thinkorswim, installed at checkout
Pre-installed
Access
Full administrator access over Remote Desktop
Admin
Network
A dedicated IP and always-on DDoS protection with advanced filtering
Protected

Windows Server 2025 is standard on Dedicated servers and available by request on VPS plans.

Your new VPSWindows Server 2022
<60s
  1. Order placed
  2. Windows Server 2022 deployed
  3. Thinkorswim installed
  4. Remote Desktop ready

Ready in under 60 seconds. From checkout to login.

Your Thinkorswim VPS is typically deployed and ready in under 60 seconds after purchase, reachable over Remote Desktop. Dedicated servers take 30–120 minutes.

Online from pre-market to after-hours.

US stocks trade 9:30 AM to 4 PM New York time, with pre-market from 4 AM and after-hours until 8 PM. Between your Remote Desktop check-ins, your VPS stays online with Thinkorswim open, market data keeps flowing and your strategies keep running.

Regular hours in New York time (ET); holidays and early closes vary. Check-ins are illustrative.

Futures prop firms traders pair with QuantVPS

Prop firms

Built for funded prop firm traders. Evaluation and funded accounts on one desktop.

Your evaluation and funded accounts trade from the same desktop, still running when you disconnect.

Compatible with leading trade copiers. Run funded-account workflows with tools such as Replikanto, CrossTrade, and other platform-specific trade copiers. Compare features & pricing

Performance Hardware

What changes when Thinkorswim runs on QuantVPS.

Three things change when Thinkorswim moves off your desk: where your orders start, how it holds up in a fast market, and the hardware under it.
Same order, two routes. Sample prices; actual fills vary.

Execution

Low-Latency Thinkorswim Execution from a New York VPS Near the Exchanges. Optimized low-latency routing.

Running thinkorswim on a QuantVPS server in New York puts your platform 0-2ms from the major US equity and options venues. Orders leave the platform and reach the market with minimal network delay, so fills on stock, options, and futures trades land closer to the price you saw. For active traders and options scalpers, that latency is edge you can measure.

Volatility

No Frozen Thinkorswim at the Open: Dedicated Resources for a Demanding Platform. Stable through market volatility.

Thinkorswim's charts, scanners, and live options chains are among the most resource-hungry in retail trading. They lock up on underpowered PCs exactly when volume spikes at the open or on earnings. A dedicated Thinkorswim VPS gives the platform consistent CPU, memory, and network with 99.999% uptime on enterprise-grade hardware. We host it in professional datacenters with on-site engineers 24/7, not on a desktop under a desk. It stays responsive when you need to act.

PassMark referenceData through 2026-10-05

Single-threadOne core · higher is faster

Standard VPSAMD EPYC 7003
2,554
Performance VPSAMD Ryzen 9 9950X
4,728
+85%Performance VPS over Standard VPS, one core against one core
Every plan's benchmarks

Hardware

The QuantVPS Edge: New York Hosting Built for Thinkorswim Traders. Dedicated CPU, memory, and NVMe.

QuantVPS delivers a Thinkorswim VPS in New York with 0-2ms latency to US exchanges, enterprise AMD Ryzen and EPYC hardware with the memory thinkorswim needs, dedicated resources, a dedicated IP, and 24/7 support. Choose the VPS built for stock and options traders who run thinkorswim all day. Deploy in under 60 seconds with a 14-day money-back guarantee; if you are switching from another VPS provider, we migrate your Thinkorswim setup for you and your first month is free.

Thinkorswim memory and performance on a VPS

Size your Thinkorswim VPS around the charts, scans and option chains you keep open. Allow memory for both TOS and the other processes in your workspace, and review its memory settings when changing plans. Use the optimization guide to tune your setup rather than assuming every workload needs the same allocation.

Tune Thinkorswim memory and performance

Thinkorswim on the VPS

Thinkorswim on the VPS. The shortest route to NYSE and NASDAQ.

Thinkorswim runs on your QuantVPS server in New York. Your device only shows the session; its orders and data take a typical 0–2 ms route to NYSE and NASDAQ, and keep flowing after you disconnect.
ThinkorswimSession live

Pre-installed + optimized

Thinkorswim pre-installed and tuned for heavy workspaces.

Pick Thinkorswim at checkout and it arrives installed on a Windows build tuned for trading, with the memory reserved that thinkorswim needs. Log in to your account and trade in your first session; no downloads, no setup scripts.

On the VPS
Thinkorswim
Deployment
New York, USA
Published route
0–2 ms to NYSE and NASDAQ
Access
Remote Desktop from any device
Illustration. The route figure is the published typical figure for New York, USA, not a live measurement.

Global Datacenters

Your Thinkorswim VPS, close to the market: 0–2ms to NYSE and NASDAQ from New York.

Put your Thinkorswim server in the QuantVPS datacenter closest to the broker, exchange, or data feed it connects to, and reach it from wherever you trade.
View QuantVPS datacenters

8 locations. One connected network.

Short paths to the venue. Built for continuity.

Direct peering and Tier-1 carriers keep order routes fast. Multiple carriers and automatic failover support availability.

Explore the trading network

Chicago

0.52ms to CME futures

New York

Stocks, FX & Options Trading

London

FX EA Trading

Dublin

EU Cloud and API Trading

Amsterdam

European FX Trading

Frankfurt

Central European Trading

Tokyo

APAC Crypto Trading

Singapore

Asia-Pacific Trading

Choose for the connection, not your postcode.

Our network spans eight data centers, all available for self-service VPS orders. Location and plan availability are shown at checkout. The 0–2ms figure is from New York to NYSE and NASDAQ; latency varies by destination and region.

Choose your Thinkorswim plan

Uptime & Protection

Every plan runs on the same 99.999% infrastructure.

99.999% monthly VPS availability, backed by our SLA. Availability and service-credit eligibility are assessed monthly under the SLA’s measurement rules, coverage and exclusions.

  • Core infrastructure. Redundant systems ensure continuous operation.

  • Network availability. Multiple carriers and automatic failover.

  • SLA-backed promise. Contractual uptime guarantee with credits.

Read the uptime commitment
99.999% Uptime SLAMonthly VPS availability. Illustrates the commitment, not measured service history.

Server & network availability · 99.999% SLA

Every market sessionAround the clock

View live status

Tier IV datacenters, operated and protected around the clock

Tier IV.

Concurrently maintainable facilities. Built to keep your trading environment running.

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Automatic backups for Thinkorswim VPS

Backups

Never Lose Your Thinkorswim Workspace: Automated VPS Backups. Automated backup workflows.

Custom studies, thinkScript indicators, watchlists, scans, and grid layouts take hours to rebuild. Our automated backup system safeguards your entire Thinkorswim VPS environment, so a failure means a quick restore rather than reconstructing your workspace.

Remote Desktop Connection client on Windows

Remote Desktop on Windows

Access

Run Thinkorswim 24/7 and Trade from Any Device. 99.999% uptime SLA.

Thinkorswim is a heavy desktop platform that most laptops struggle to keep open all day. On your VPS it stays running with every chart, scan, and option chain loaded. Our web control panel and included RDP access let you log in from any device. Manage positions, adjust orders, or run a study without touching your home machine.

Choose your Thinkorswim plan

Trader Feedback

What traders say about QuantVPS.

Your strategies keep running, even when you step away. Low-latency execution, live market volume, and SLA-backed reliability. Here is what traders say about it in their own words.

Rated 4.9 from 211 reviews

01VPS Ultra+ user · Customer story

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2+ years

with QuantVPS

“I started off with a different VPS company. After no support and tons of issues, I switched to QuantVPS. Tremendous experience after being with them for more than 2 years now.”

VPS Ultra+ user · 2+ year customerCustomer story

Disclaimer: Testimonials are quoted verbatim from individual QuantVPS customers and public review sites. Some are excerpts from longer reviews. Individual results vary. Latency, error rates, and cost outcomes depend on your location, platform, broker, and configuration. Testimonials are not a guarantee of future performance and do not constitute trading advice.

QuantVPS vs Cloud VMs

Built around your trading. Not a cloud project to assemble.

Trading hardware, exchange proximity, and real help. One VPS subscription.

Compare your options

QuantVPS

Built for traders

AWS EC2

Self-managed Windows VM

Your bill

QuantVPS

No bandwidth or support fees

CPU, RAM + NVMe in one VPS subscription.

AWS EC2
Compute, disks + usage charges

Hardware

QuantVPS

Ryzen 9000. Built for performance.

Every Performance VPS · DDR5 + NVMe.

AWS EC2
Choose your instance family

Exchange proximity

QuantVPS

0–2 ms to NASDAQ

Published route from New York.

AWS EC2
Choose a region. Test the route.

Human help

QuantVPS

24/7 support from traders

People who understand your trading workspace.

AWS EC2
Choose a technical support plan

Getting started

QuantVPS

A workspace set up for trading

Supported platform setup + a team to help.

AWS EC2
Configure your own workspace

All 5 in one subscription Ryzen 9000 on Performance plans

5 to choose and configure

Comparison details & sources

Your bill

QuantVPS
Your plan includes CPU, RAM, storage, and unmetered bandwidth. It also includes VPS setup and support, with no separate support subscription. Taxes, optional extras, and third-party licenses remain separate.
AWS EC2
EC2 runtime and EBS storage are priced separately. Data-transfer charges depend on usage.

Hardware

QuantVPS
Every Performance VPS uses AMD Ryzen 9000-series processors, DDR5 ECC memory, and enterprise NVMe. Standard plans use AMD EPYC. Resources chosen for the workload. Specifications vary by plan.
AWS EC2
Match an instance family, vCPU, memory, storage, and tenancy to your workload.

Exchange proximity

QuantVPS
From New York, USA, the published route to NASDAQ is 0–2 ms. Choose the QuantVPS region nearest your broker or exchange connection. Latency varies by endpoint, route, and configuration; this is not an AWS or Azure latency measurement.
AWS EC2
Select an AWS Region or Local Zone, then validate the route to your broker or exchange endpoint.

Human help

QuantVPS
Our trading-focused support team includes traders. We include help with VPS setup, remote access and platform troubleshooting. Available 24/7.
AWS EC2
AWS includes Basic support. Technical support and its scope depend on your AWS Support plan.

Getting started

QuantVPS
Choose a supported platform setup, with help getting your VPS ready to use.
AWS EC2
Choose an image and instance, configure access, then install your trading software.

QuantVPS

Trading-focused VPS

Your trading desk.

Hardware, workspace, and help together.

Your VPS plan

CPU + RAM

NVMe storage

Bandwidth

Setup and platform help included
Service illustration · Resources vary by plan

Amazon EC2

Self-managed Windows VM

Your cloud project.

Flexible infrastructure you configure.

Windows image

Instance type

Storage

Access rules

Then connect and install your trading software.

Setup illustration · Based on official documentation

This compares a QuantVPS trading VPS with a self-managed Windows VM. AWS and Azure also offer managed services, marketplace software, and partner solutions. Those offerings differ. You manage your trading strategies, broker accounts, datafeeds, and platform licenses with either approach.

Features and availability depend on your plan and region. This is a service comparison, not a measured speed or price comparison. Sources reviewed September 19, 2026.

Included resources vary by plan. Taxes, optional extras, and third-party licenses remain separate.

Compare QuantVPS plansPut your workspace on a trading VPS.

Questions & Answers

Thinkorswim VPS FAQ.

Thinkorswim questions, answered
Sound familiar?5 common ones

Ever missed a setup because you were away from your desk?

Market data keeps flowing and your strategies keep running.

If any of these sound familiar, a trading VPS is the fix.

Use the official Windows installer on the VPS and sign in with your eligible Schwab account. Restore your workspace, watchlists, and studies, then confirm whether you are in live trading or paperMoney.

thinkScript studies and strategy backtests are not a general-purpose live auto-trading API. A VPS does not change that limitation. Distinguish chart signals and simulated strategy orders from supported live order-entry features.

Several options chains, custom scans, watchlists, and historical charts can raise memory and CPU use. Test your actual desktop layout and leave resources for market-open bursts rather than using a chart-count-only estimate.

Yes, by connecting to its Windows desktop through Windows App. Although thinkorswim also has a native Mac client, remote access keeps this particular workspace on the server rather than on your laptop.

No. paperMoney is useful for testing workspaces and workflows, but simulated fills and data conditions can differ from live trading. Confirm live market-data permissions and account settings separately.

No. New York may be relevant to US-market connectivity, but authentication and session policies remain controlled by Schwab. Plan to monitor sessions and reconnect when required rather than assuming permanent unattended access.
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