New to futures trading, questions about choosing a broker & understanding fee structures

Hi everyone, I’m new to futures trading and trying to understand the landscape before committing to a broker/platform.
A few things I’d love input on from people with more experience:

  1. What factors mattered most to you when choosing a futures broker (commissions, platform reliability, margin requirements, customer support)?
  2. Futures fee structures seem more complex than spot/forex, exchange fees, clearing fees, commission per contract, etc. Any tips on how to actually compare total cost between brokers apples-to-apples?
  3. For someone starting out, is it worth prioritizing platform features (charting, order types) over lower fees, or the other way around?
    Trying to avoid rookie mistakes before I put real money in. Appreciate any advice!