A trading platform is an essential application to trade. The platform allows communication between traders and the broker, displaying real-time trading conditions (price, instrument, etc) to the trader. Several trading platforms are available for desktop and mobile devices; trading accounts used are either MT4 or MT5 based.
Click any tab below for more information about the various trading platforms available, including a side-by-side comparison of core features.
- Exness Trade
- Exness Terminal
- MetaTrader 4
- MetaTrader 5
- MultiTerminal
- WebTerminal
- Platform comparison
Exness Trade
Exness Trade is a bespoke trading platform designed by Exness and supports MT5 trading accounts. It can also be used to manage MT4 and MT5 trading accounts in the mobile Personal Area (PA).
Exness Trade is available for both Android and iOS devices.
Follow the link for an in-depth look at Exness Trade.
Exness Trade key features:
- Manage Exness trading accounts on the go.
- Trade with MT5-based trading account in-app.
- Execute transactions from anywhere with deposits, withdrawals, and transfers.
- LiveChat with support.
- Economic news features, with articles, analysis, and more.
Exness Terminal
Exness Terminal is a web-based trading terminal that is accessible from the Personal Area (PA). Built for MT5 trading accounts, this platform has the advantage of being accessible without downloads or installation.
Follow the link for more about the Exness Terminal.
Access the Exness Terminal by clicking the Trade option for any MT5 trading account in the PA.
Exness Terminal key features:
- Trade with MT5 trading accounts from your browser.
- Deposit and withdraw from trading accounts as you trade.
- Preinstalled indicators with TradingView.
- LiveChat with support.
MetaTrader 4
MetaTrader 4 (MT4) is among the most widely used trading platforms in the world and developed by MetaQuotes Software. Available to trade forex, cryptocurrencies, commodities, indices, and stocks.
MT4 guides:
MT4 can be downloaded from the Exness homepage.
All account types offer MT4-based trading accounts, making it a versatile trading platform.
MetaTrader 4 key features:
- User-friendly interface with customization options.
- Automated trading scripts and Expert Advisors (EA).
- Built-in indicators and drawing tools based on MQL4.
- Available for desktop, Android, and iOS devices.
MetaTrader 5
MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is the fifth-generation of the MetaTrader trading platform developed by MetaQuotes Software, with an enhanced interface and expanded feature set. Available to trade forex, cryptocurrencies, commodities, indices, and stocks.
MT5 guides:
MT5 can be downloaded from the Exness homepage.
MT5-based trading accounts are available for all account types other than Standard Cent.
MetaTrader 5 key features:
- Advanced charting tools.
- MQL5-based Expert Advisors (EA) and indicators available.
- Built-in economic news and technical analysis.
- Available for desktop, Android, and iOS devices.
MultiTerminal
MultiTerminal is a Windows-based trading platform developed by MetaQuotes Software and designed to manage multiple trading accounts. It is not recommended for most traders as it lacks several features available in MT4, but is the most convenient trading platform available for opening orders across different trading accounts at once.
Follow the link for a guide on how to use MultiTerminal.
MultiTerminal is only available for MT4-based trading accounts.
MultiTerminal does not include features such as charts, Expert Advisors (EA), scripts, and indicators.
MultiTerminal key features:
- Manage, group, and trade across multiple trading accounts at once.
- Trade allocation allows order distribution and management.
- Includes Multi Account Manager (MAM) and Percent Allocation Management Module (PAMM) systems.
- Only available for MT4 trading accounts on Windows systems.
WebTerminal
WebTerminal is a fully browser-based trading platform developed by MetaQuotes Software and housed on the Exness website. As it is browser-based, no installation is required to start trading. WebTerminal is compatible with MT4 and MT5 trading accounts. Mobile browsers can also be used to access WebTerminal.
Follow the link for a guide on how to use WebTerminal.
Some common platform features are not supported, or limited to a pre-installed selection.
WebTerminal key features:
- No installation; completely browser based with no additional plugins required.
- Secure web encryption ensures secure trading.
- Some features, such as automated trading and multi chart view, are not available.
- Available for use with MT4 and MT5 based trading accounts.
Platform comparison
Want to know how the trading platforms available compare? We’ve broken down key features to better illustrate which may suit your needs:
| Exness Trade | MT4/MT5 (desktop) |
MT4/MT5 (mobile) |
Exness Terminal | WebTerminal | MultiTerminal | |
| Automated trading* | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Indicators | Yes | Yes | Yes | Pre-installed only | Pre-installed only | No |
| Installing additional EA/scripts | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Multi-account trading | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Trailing stop | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Signals | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Log files** available | From Orders tab | Yes | From Journal tab | From History tab | From Journal tab | No |
| Log file time format | Local time | Local time as shown by device |
iOS: local time Android: server time |
Local time | Local time | None |
*Automated trading includes the use of Expert Advisors (EA) and scripts.
**Log files store data about trading activity and come in handy for troubleshooting connectivity issues, or for order history.