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Access advanced desktop trading with MT4 and MT5, optimised for secure, high-performance execution.
Process live data locally for faster chart updates and more responsive trade execution.
Run EAs and indicators without browser resource limits.
Spread charts, watchlists and order panels across screens for a clearer market view.
Save tailored layouts for different markets and strategies.
Test trading ideas against historical data before applying them in live markets.
Compare results and refine rules before risking capital.
Keep charts and settings stable during volatile sessions without browser interruptions.
Connect through a VPS to avoid downtimes.
Run Expert Advisors and automated strategies directly from your desktop terminal.
Test, adjust and manage automated strategies with ease.
Open more charts, timeframes and indicators for deeper cross-market analysis.
Monitor several markets from one organised workspace.
Process live data locally for faster chart updates and more responsive trade execution.
Run EAs and indicators without browser resource limits.
Trade with confidence through a globally regulated broker committed to transparency, security and strict financial standards.
Keep automated strategies running around the clock through supported third-party VPS solutions.
Access forex, indices, shares, commodities and digital assets from one unified desktop trading account.
Benefit from optimised global server routing designed to support fast, precise order execution.
Run Expert Advisors, custom scripts and advanced plugins without restrictions.
| Platform | MetaTrader 4 | MetaTrader 5 |
| Best for | Classic Forex strategies | Advanced multi-asset runs |
| Automation Type | Full algorithmic | Full algorithmic |
| Key Benefit | Massive online script library | Ultimate processing optimisation |
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Start Desktop Trading
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The best desktop trading platform depends on your trading style, experience level, and the markets you want to access. Many traders look for platforms that offer advanced charting, technical analysis tools, fast order execution, customisable layouts, and support for multiple asset classes. A reliable desktop trading platform should also provide strong security and a stable trading environment.
Desktop trading platforms typically offer a more comprehensive trading experience, with larger workspaces, multiple chart windows, and advanced analytical tools. While mobile apps are ideal for monitoring positions and trading on the go, desktop platforms are often preferred for detailed market analysis and active trading.
To find the best desktop trading platform, compare factors such as available markets, trading tools, platform stability, ease of use, customer support, educational resources, and any associated trading costs. Testing a platform with a demo account can also help determine whether it meets your trading requirements.
No. Downloadable desktop platform environments for MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 are provided to our account holders entirely free of charge. There are no hidden software licensing premiums or application installation fees applied by AvaTrade.
You can access both platforms through AvaTrade, although each platform may use separate login details depending on your account configuration.
Both platforms are designed to run on most modern Windows computers, but performance may vary depending on your device, operating system and the number of charts or indicators in use.
Join over 9 million traders who trust AvaTrade’s unthrottled execution speeds, tight spreads, highly optimised desktop software for MT4 and MT5 configurations.
