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MetaTrader 5 vs Profit: catalog facts
MetaTrader 5Profit

Best for: Active traders in forex, stocks and futures who want charting and automated strategies

Best for: Traders in the Brazilian market who want a desktop trading platform

Free

The platform is free; trading happens through a broker, and some market add-ons are paid.

Paid

Sold in subscription plans, with a free trial available.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web macOS
  • 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
  • Dedicated trading platform with several plan levels
  • Supports automating trading strategies
All 4 strengths for Profit
  • Dedicated trading platform with several plan levels
  • Supports automating trading strategies
  • Free trial before paying
  • Part of a wider set of Nelogica trading tools
  • 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
  • Website and materials are mainly in Portuguese
  • Aimed at the Brazilian financial market
All 3 limitations for Profit
  • Website and materials are mainly in Portuguese
  • Aimed at the Brazilian financial market
  • Requires a paid plan after the trial
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app
Not open source Not open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline
Sources for MetaTrader 5

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

Sources for Profit

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.