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Yes, IB is what I use too. Their paid individual account tier is only $10 a month and provides SDK's with robust support for Python, Java, and C++.

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Does their paid tier include free options trading? That’s what’s attractive about Robinhood, but they cost me $7k on Monday so I’m dumping them.

Only US Exchange-Listed Stocks / ETFs are commission free.[1] Honestly though, the commissions are extremely low. Definitely lower than that $7k. Just keep in mind, you get what you pay for.

[1] https://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/index.php?f=45500

Their fees are something like 10 cents if you’re trading an option. Completely irrelevant.

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