Platforms

Sierra Chart

Sierra Chart is a Windows charting and trading application with exchange data, order routing and custom studies. Automated systems are written with its C++ ACSIL interface.

Official website

Recorded facts

Type
retail platform, charting, backtesting
Automation languages
C++
Systems
Windows
Open source
No
Pricing model
Monthly subscription in USD. The packages page lists one-month prices of 26 USD for Package 3, 36 USD for Package 5, 36 USD for Package 10, 46 USD for Package 11, and 56 USD for Package 12. The page says pricing can change.

Automation and MCP

ACSIL is Sierra Chart’s C++ interface for custom studies and trading systems. Those systems can be backtested and can send orders to supported trading services.

MCP / AI agent support
None

No MCP server is documented by Sierra Chart, and no notable community MCP repository was found.

Notes

Purchase documentation says the client agreement is with Teton IT Management Services. Running the Windows program on Linux or Mac through Wine is documented, and Sierra Chart says its support team does not help with those setups.

Sources and last check

Last checked 18 October 2026.