Trading platforms
MetaTrader 5
The free platform most forex and CFD prop firms offer, with MQL5 bots and a strategy tester.
Forex / CFD
What it is
MetaTrader 5 is the free trading platform from MetaQuotes, and the one most forex and CFD prop firms hand you with a challenge. It runs on desktop, in the browser and on phones.
It includes MQL5, a language for writing trading robots (EAs) and indicators, and a strategy tester to run them on past data. Check your firm's rules before running an EA.
Key features
- Free with your broker or prop firm account
- MQL5 robots (EAs), indicators and scripts
- Multi-threaded strategy tester
- Market depth (DOM) and one-click trading
- 21 timeframes and built-in indicators
- Economic calendar
- Market for ready-made robots and indicators
Who it suits
Forex and CFD challenges, and anyone who wants to automate a strategy.
Before you buy
Many firms ban some EAs (copying, grid, high frequency): read the rules first.
Facts checked on November 1, 2026. Prices before tax and they change often, so confirm on the tool's site.