Best forex platform on Reddit
83 reviews from r/Forex_Reddit, r/Forex, r/Daytrading
83 reviews from
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By Brand
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#1
MetaTrader
3.4
(14)
"MT4 has so much to offer without additional payments for Indicators and EA's."
"I prefer MT4 as I have all my strategy programmed in. Tradingview is also great, but MT4 has superior resources for indicators."
"I love MT4 because I honestly don't need all the extra added features."
"MT4 is an excellent trading platform!"
"There are free options like Position Size Calculator, but it's more limited."
"MT5 is much improved, with over 20x execution speed."
"MT4 offers thousands of indicators and expert advisors, making it a top choice for traders."
"MT5 is better in many respects but lacks the rich codebase of MT4."
"MT4 has a wider range of Indicators and EAs people can download, but a lot of them are crap."
"There are better charting programs out there, but you can customize MetaTrader 4 extensively."
#2
FXCM
4.0
(5)
"I've only ever used FXCM and had no problems with it."
"I love their trade station, as they show bid price and ask price charts!"
"I used FXCM for my demo and never had problems with it."
"I don't think FXCM's demo account is just one month. I know my demo account still works and I got it in early November."
"Their platform can be a bit complicated for beginners."
#3
OANDA
4.5
(4)
"Their platform is easy to use, and they offer a variety of currency pairs."
"Oanda is really great, especially with their relationship with Tradingview."
"I started using OANDA during the Brexit news in late 2018, and it was a good first month."
"Both are great for demoing purposes."
#4
TradingView
4.3
(4)
"I use TradingView for analysis, marking out zones, and drawing."
"I need a platform that works well on my phone."
"It’s decent enough for a retail trader. I personally think TradingView is easier for beginners."
"Tradingview is also great!"
#5
Oanda
4.7
(3)
"Oanda’s desktop and web-based platform is a replica of Tradingview, allowing for seamless charting and execution."
"I like Oanda for demo, mostly because I was able to change the value of the demo account to what I'm planning to make my initial investment."
"Oanda also offers a decent mobile app for trading."
#6
cTrader
3.0
(3)
"I've been using cTrader and loving it"
"CTrader is more modern but kind of worse than MetaTrader 4."
"CTrader is good for manual trading but severely lacks in automation and third-party tools."
#7
HYCM
4.0
(2)
"I'm curious about their tools for swing trading."
"I'm looking for a platform with advanced technical analysis features."
#8
Pepperstone
4.0
(2)
"I'm looking for a platform with powerful charting tools."
"They offer a user-friendly platform with fair fees and decent support."
#9
MetaQuotes
3.5
(2)
"I’m using MT4 and it does everything I need it to do"
"It's pretty ugly compared to TradingView, that's why a lot of traders chart on TV and execute on MT4."
#10
RoboForex
3.0
(2)
"I am using RoboForex to go long USD/RUB."
"I found their platform lagging during critical trading times."
#11
Metatrader
3.0
(2)
"Metatrader is easy to learn and use."
"I didn't like MetaTrader and don't have much use for it."
#12
ZuluTrade
3.0
(2)
"You can copy other providers traders or become a signal provider yourself."
"I had a poor experience with ZuluTrade in terms of day trading. Their tools didn't meet my expectations."
#13
IG
3.0
(2)
"I like IG's web-based platform and ProTrader."
"I found IG's platform a bit too advanced for a beginner."
#14
eToro
5.0
(1)
"It's simple to use, especially for beginners, and has a reliable mobile app."
#15
FXTM
5.0
(1)
"I'm happy with FXTM. They offer a range of tools, and their platform is stable and good for technical analysis."
#16
Markets.com
5.0
(1)
"They've been reliable for me, especially in terms of user-friendly tools and market information."
#17
Trading View
5.0
(1)
"Trading View is far better than MT5/MT4."
#18
FXChoice
5.0
(1)
"They have very high trust rating on FXPeaceArmy and 200x leverage for US clients."
#19
TD Ameritrade
4.0
(1)
"I'm looking for a platform with reliable execution."
#20
XTB
4.0
(1)
"They seem to have a good reputation."
#21
Tickmill
4.0
(1)
"They seem to have good tools for day trading."
#22
ActivTrades
4.0
(1)
"I'm looking for a sophisticated yet user-friendly platform."
#23
TradeStation
4.0
(1)
"Does anyone have experience with their leverage options and risk management tools?"
#24
FxPro
4.0
(1)
"Just had a look at the chart and the gaps on the chart are crazy."
#25
FBS
4.0
(1)
"They seem to have a good setup for day traders."
#26
ThinkMarkets
4.0
(1)
"Looking for a forex platform that's easy for beginners but also good for more advanced trading."
#27
Interactive Brokers
4.0
(1)
"They have a pretty good commission bracket that’ll really help out if you start moving into bigger numbers later in your trading."
#28
Alpari
4.0
(1)
"Both are great for demoing purposes."
#29
Plus500
3.0
(1)
"I'm looking for a platform that's easy for day trading and has fair fees."
#30
Saxo Bank
3.0
(1)
"I heard they have solid charts but not sure about their fees."
#31
CMC Markets
3.0
(1)
"I'm looking for a forex platform with easy-to-understand tools and good support."
#32
Admiral Markets
3.0
(1)
"I'm considering them for their reputed stability."
#33
Swissquote
3.0
(1)
"I'm curious about their range of currency pairs and customer support."
#34
IC Markets
3.0
(1)
"Does anyone have experience with their platform's ease of use and reliability?"
#35
LCG
3.0
(1)
"I'm looking for a forex platform with fast execution and reliable data."
#36
Darwinex
3.0
(1)
"I'm interested in their approach but would like some user feedback."
#37
AxiTrader
3.0
(1)
"I'm considering them for forex trading."
#38
Exness
3.0
(1)
"I'm curious about their charting tools and execution speed."
#39
NordFX
3.0
(1)
"Looking for a platform with comprehensive technical analysis tools."
#40
Forex4You
3.0
(1)
"Does anyone have experience with their platform’s reliability and fees?"
#41
Forex.com
2.0
(1)
"I wouldn't recommend Forex.com for complete beginners."
#42
City Index
2.0
(1)
"It was not as intuitive as I hoped for a beginner."
#43
Dukascopy
2.0
(1)
"I found their fees a bit higher than I'd like for frequent trading."
#44
AvaTrade
2.0
(1)
"I had some delays that affected my trading."
#45
HotForex
2.0
(1)
"Their platform was a bit clunky and not very intuitive for day trading."
#46
OctaFX
2.0
(1)
"I found their tools lacking in depth."
#47
Vantage FX
2.0
(1)
"Be cautious with Vantage FX. While they offer advanced tools, I had some issues with their customer service responsiveness."
#48
MT5
2.0
(1)
"MT5/MT4 is not as good as Trading View."
#49
Libertex
1.0
(1)
"Their platform was often slow, which affected my trade execution."
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