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MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and the web terminal

One account, whichever you open. Positions, balance and history stay in sync across desktop, browser and phone.

2Desktop platforms
21Timeframes on MT5
38Built-in indicators
YesEAs on both
Which one

MT4 or MT5

MT5 is the newer engine with more timeframes and a faster tester. MT4 remains the better choice if your expert advisor is written in MQL4.

FeatureMetaTrader 4MetaTrader 5
General
Release year20052010
Best suited toForex and metalsAll asset classes
Interface language supportYesYes
Orders
Order types46
Pending order types46
Partial closeYesYes
Depth of marketNoYes
Charting
Timeframes921
Built-in indicators3038
Graphical objects3144
Automation
Programming languageMQL4MQL5
Strategy testerSingle-threadMulti-thread
Multi-currency testingNoYes
Access
DesktopYesYes
Web terminalYesYes
Mobile appYesYes
Get started

Three ways in

Download the desktop app

Full charting, strategy tester and expert advisor support. Windows and macOS.

Open the web terminal

No install. Log in from any browser and trade the same account with the same pricing.

Install on mobile

iOS and Android. Manage open positions, set stops and check the calendar from your phone.

Open a demo before you open a wallet

Same spreads, same execution, same instruments. Nothing to fund and nothing to cancel.