What Charting Platforms Offer Depth-of-Market Tools Without the Complexity?

I’ve been testing out a few charting platforms lately, mostly for depth-of-market tools, but everything I find either feels overly complex or takes forever to configure. I don’t need every bell and whistle — just something that gives me a clean DOM view and maybe a bit of order flow, without having to spend hours setting it up or reading through manuals. Anyone found a solid balance between functionality and ease of use?

 

Yeah, I went through the same struggle not long ago. Most platforms either try to do too much or bury the useful stuff in menus. I found a few simpler ones while browsing this list https://forextester.com/blog/best-stock-backtesting-simulators. There’s one in there that keeps things straightforward but still gives you a decent DOM and tape. Helped me focus on my setups without the platform getting in the way.

 

I’ve started keeping one “light” platform just for fast chart checks and depth views, and another for more detailed analysis. It’s less about finding a perfect all-in-one and more about having the right tools for each part of your workflow. Sometimes too many features can actually slow you down.