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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.
| Feature | MetaTrader 4 | MetaTrader 5 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Release year | 2005 | 2010 |
| Best suited to | Forex and metals | All asset classes |
| Interface language support | Yes | Yes |
| Orders | ||
| Order types | 4 | 6 |
| Pending order types | 4 | 6 |
| Partial close | Yes | Yes |
| Depth of market | No | Yes |
| Charting | ||
| Timeframes | 9 | 21 |
| Built-in indicators | 30 | 38 |
| Graphical objects | 31 | 44 |
| Automation | ||
| Programming language | MQL4 | MQL5 |
| Strategy tester | Single-thread | Multi-thread |
| Multi-currency testing | No | Yes |
| Access | ||
| Desktop | Yes | Yes |
| Web terminal | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
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.