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Fidelity Trader+ vs MetaTrader 5: catalog facts
Fidelity Trader+	MetaTrader 5
Best for: Active traders with a Fidelity brokerage account	Best for: Active traders in forex, stocks and futures who want charting and automated strategies
Free Included at no additional cost for Fidelity brokerage customers.	Free The platform is free; trading happens through a broker, and some market add-ons are paid.
macOS, Web	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
Real-time quotes and customisable alerts Charting and technical indicators included All 3 strengths for Fidelity Trader+ Real-time quotes and customisable alerts Charting and technical indicators included Workspace syncs across desktop, web and mobile	Detailed charting and technical analysis Automated trading with MQL5 and a strategy tester All 3 strengths for MetaTrader 5 Detailed charting and technical analysis Automated trading with MQL5 and a strategy tester Available on desktop, web and mobile
Requires a Fidelity brokerage account Only trades through Fidelity	Needs a broker account to trade real money No native Linux build All 3 limitations for MetaTrader 5 Needs a broker account to trade real money No native Linux build Aimed at active traders rather than budgeting
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Fidelity Trader+ fidelity.com/investing/trading-platforms Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for MetaTrader 5 metatrader5.com play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/metatrader-5/id413251709 Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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