Trading Platforms
Forex.com offers 4 trading platforms, regulated by MAS, CFTC, FCA, ASIC. Rated 4.4/5 by BrokerRank.
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Platforms
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MetaTrader
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Mobile app
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Algo trading
Forex.com offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, including MetaTrader support with a mobile app and web-based trading. Overall rating: 4.4/5.
See full platform comparison belowdesktop platform
MetaTrader 4 — the most popular forex trading platform worldwide. Supports Expert Advisors (EAs), custom indicators, and one-click trading.
desktop platform
MetaTrader 5 — the next generation of MetaTrader with multi-asset support, more timeframes, and an improved strategy tester.
web platform
Custom-built web platform accessible from any browser. Typically designed for ease of use with integrated research and trading tools.
mobile platform
Native mobile app for iOS and Android with full trading functionality, biometric login, and push notifications.
| Feature | MT4 | MT5 | Proprietary Web | Proprietary Mobile |
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| Broker | Rating | MT4 | MT5 | TradingView | cTrader | Proprietary Mobile | Proprietary Web |
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| 4.4 | |||||||
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| 4.0 | |||||||
| 4.0 |
Compare Forex.com platforms in detail
The trading platform is your primary interface with the markets — it affects execution speed, charting quality, and your ability to use automated strategies. Forex.com offers 4 platforms: MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
MetaTrader support means you can use thousands of free and commercial Expert Advisors, custom indicators, and trading scripts from the MQL community. MT5 adds multi-asset trading, more timeframes (21 vs 9), and an improved strategy tester compared to MT4.
When choosing a platform, consider your trading style: scalpers need fast execution and one-click trading, swing traders need advanced charting and alerts, and algorithmic traders need EA/bot support with backtesting capabilities. Our rating methodology weights platform quality at 15% of the overall broker score.
Risk warning: Trading CFDs and forex carries significant risk. Platform choice does not affect the underlying risk of trading. Capital is at risk.
Forex.com offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. This includes MetaTrader support, which is the industry standard for forex and CFD trading. A mobile app is available for trading on the go.
Yes, Forex.com supports MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5). Both platforms support Expert Advisors for automated trading, custom indicators, and one-click execution.
Yes, Forex.com offers a mobile trading app with full functionality including real-time charts, order management, and push notifications. The MetaTrader mobile apps are also available for iOS and Android.
Yes, Forex.com supports automated trading through MT4 Expert Advisors (MQL4), MT5 Expert Advisors (MQL5). You can develop custom trading robots or download them from the community marketplace.
For beginners, Forex.com's web platform is the easiest starting point — no downloads required, with an intuitive interface. MT4 is also beginner-friendly once you're comfortable with the basics.
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