Forex Brokers by Trading Platform

MetaTrader 4 (MT4) is the world's most popular forex platform. Released in 2005, it has the broadest EA library, the deepest community support, and is still the default choice for retail forex.

MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is MT4's successor — multi-asset (forex + stocks + futures), depth-of-market visibility, more timeframes, and a faster strategy tester. Most modern brokers default to MT5.

TradingView is the modern web-first charting and trading platform. Brokers that integrate TradingView (via Brokerage Integration) let you trade directly from TradingView charts.

cTrader is the institutional-grade alternative to MetaTrader. Built for ECN execution, with Level II depth, advanced order types, and a clean modern UI. Preferred by serious scalpers and algos.

Some brokers run a proprietary in-house platform. These are usually web-based, polished, and tightly integrated with the broker's back-office — but lock you into one broker.