TWS classic or mosaic poll

Maverick2608 · Oct 27, 2023

Which TWS do you prefer?

ZBZB · Oct 27, 2023

You have the classic running at the same time as the charts don’t you?

MoreLeverage · Oct 27, 2023

Classic works for me. Happy to hear what ppl like better in mosaic.

wxytrader · Oct 27, 2023

ZBZB said:
You have the classic running at the same time as the charts don’t you?

Have you tried the conditional orders? I was considering switching from tos for cheaper fees but haven't taken the time to test IKBR workstation. I find the layout quite messy... actually same with tos. There are so many features that are unnecessary imo and should just be stripped down.

kmiklas · Oct 27, 2023

You need a few more options;

3. Both… some features are specific to each UX. E.g., Bond Scanner in Classic, window layouts in Mosaic.
4. Classic API
5. REST API
6. Web-based stuff

ZBZB · Oct 27, 2023

I have four windows running at all times. Classic, charts, option trader and account management.

Maverick2608 · Oct 28, 2023

MoreLeverage said:
Classic works for me. Happy to hear what ppl like better in mosaic.

I also use classic. However, I have been told that using mosaic you can have several accounts open at the same time.

You can also do that using classic view, but it requires using older desktop fully downloaded versions for the additional accounts.

destriero · Oct 28, 2023

Mosaic is garbage as none of the functionality could even standalone as a viable front end. IOW ppl tolerate it due to market access internationally or for OPM on a budget. IBKR is garbage. Running PM? Be prepared for an auto-liq of your box when quotes are stale and your utilization is 3% (true story). Running RegT? Be prepared to pay $5 for a $4 risk on a cs.