Compare Platforms
We gathered information to compare the MT4 platform vs MT5 and cTrader trading platforms to see which one is the best trading platform.
Compare our most popular trading platforms MetaTrader 4 and cTrader side by side and see which platform is right for you.
 |  |  MT5 | |
| Developer | Spotware Systems | MetaQuotes Software | MetaQuotes Software |
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | 2011 | 2005 | 2010 |
| Latest Release Date | 4 February 2017 | 17 December 2016 | 29 January 2018 |
| Accessibility | Windows | Windows, MAC | Windows, MAC |
| Browser Version | cTrader Web | WebTrader | WebTrader |
| Cost | Free | Free | Free |
| Smart Phone/ Tablet Version |  | | |
| ll trading instruments available | XNGUSD not available | | |
| Expert Advisors (EA)/Automated Trading support | | | |
| Strategy back testing | | | |
| Customisable Charting and Indicators | | | |
| Adjustable session times | |  | |
| Depth of Market Functionality | | | |
| Most common platform/largest number of resources | | | |
| Advanced take profit/stop loss levels | | | |
| Custom backgrounds | | | |
| Access to historical data through platform | | | |
| Detachable charts for multiple monitors | | | |
| Social/Copy Trading Functionality | | | |
| Cloud hosted profiles, templates and passwords |  | | |
Ultimately, the three platforms may not be easily set apart. We believe that users focused on EAs may be drawn to MT4 and MT5 due to its wider availability, more online resources and larger online community. Other traders may be drawn to cTrader by the greater ability to make modifications to the interface and more advanced order options.
We believe a large determinant in deciding the right platform for you is to consider your personal needs and what you think is most important. Typically, most people go with the platform they are most comfortable with and is the most pleasing to look at.
