Plxtra Trading Platform
Plxtra is a comprehensive, open source trading platform designed specifically for retail-focused exchanges and brokerage operations. Built with a modern architecture and engineered for scalability and reliability, Plxtra delivers a full-featured solution tailored for the fast-paced world of retail trading.
- Install it on your local computer to try it out.
Key Features
Section titled “Key Features”- Full-stack
- Includes all core trading components:
- Matching engine
- Order and session management
- Market data dissemination
- Registry and vetting systems
- Front-end applications (workstation, mobile, excel)
- Extensible with comprehensive APIs
- Productive development
- Feed replay for testing and development
- Proven in production environments
- Easy deployment via Docker
- Permissive open source license
- Commercial support and development services available
Why Choose Plxtra?
Section titled “Why Choose Plxtra?”Plxtra offers a powerful alternative to traditional closed-source trading platforms. Originally developed by Paritech/Motif Markets for brokers and exchanges in Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia, it was open sourced in 2025 to foster innovation and accessibility.
Benefits of Open Source
Section titled “Benefits of Open Source”- Lower costs for startups and smaller organizations
- Shared development effort across the community
- Customizability to meet specific business or regulatory needs
- Faster innovation and market responsiveness
- Reduced vendor lock-in
- API support via community
As regulatory demands grow and profit margins shrink, open source solutions like Plxtra provide a sustainable path forward for exchanges and brokers.
Customizing for Your Environment
Section titled “Customizing for Your Environment”To deploy Plxtra effectively, you will need to integrate it with your business systems such as:
- CRM
- Listing management
- Identity and access management
- Monitoring tools
You may also need to develop or configure:
- Exchange connectivity
- Custom extensions
- Specialized data feeds
APIs are provided for these integrations and customisations. Commercial support and development services are available (recommended) for production environments from various providers.