Four ways to trade. One account.
Open an account once, log in everywhere. MetaTrader 5 on desktop. MetaTrader 4 if you've still got systems running on it. WebTrader for any browser. Mobile apps for iOS and Android. Same account, same positions, same execution across all four.
MetaTrader 5
The professional standard. Recommended for most traders.
- 21 timeframes & 38 indicators
- Strategy tester & backtesting
- Algorithmic trading via MQL5
Windows / macOS / Linux
MetaTrader 4
Legacy support for traders running existing systems and EAs.
- 9 timeframes & 30 indicators
- MQL4 algorithmic trading
- Familiar interface
Windows / macOS (via wrapper)
WebTrader
Trade from any browser. No download, no installation.
- Full charting and order management
- Works on Chromebook, public & work computers
- Same account as desktop and mobile
Any modern browser
Mobile App
Native iOS and Android. Built for traders who manage positions on the move.
- Native iOS and Android apps
- Push notifications for orders
- Same account as desktop and web
iOS 14+ / Android 8+
On MT4: If you're new to trading, choose MT5 instead — MT4 is maintained for traders with existing MQL4 systems.
Compare
Every platform, side by side.
| Feature | MetaTrader 5Popular | MetaTrader 4 | WebTrader | Mobile App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Most traders — manual and automated | Legacy MQL4 system holders | Quick access, shared computers, no-install needs | Position management on the move |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS (via wrapper) | Any browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) | iOS 14+, Android 8+ |
| Algorithmic trading (EAs) | Yes — MQL5 (modern, recommended) | Yes — MQL4 (legacy systems) | No | No |
| Backtesting | Multi-currency, multi-threaded, real ticks | Single currency, single-threaded | No | No |
| Timeframes | 21 timeframes | 9 timeframes | 9 timeframes | 9 timeframes |
| Indicators included | 38 built-in + custom MQL5 | 30 built-in + custom MQL4 | 30 built-in | 30 built-in |
| Mobile companion | Yes (TFC Mobile) | Yes (TFC Mobile) | N/A | This IS the mobile app |
| Download size | ~120 MB | ~15 MB | 0 (browser) | ~80 MB |
- Best for
- Most traders — manual and automated
- Operating systems
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Algorithmic trading (EAs)
- Yes — MQL5 (modern, recommended)
- Backtesting
- Multi-currency, multi-threaded, real ticks
- Timeframes
- 21 timeframes
- Indicators included
- 38 built-in + custom MQL5
- Mobile companion
- Yes (TFC Mobile)
- Download size
- ~120 MB
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