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MetaTrader 5 vs Tiger Trade: catalog facts
MetaTrader 5	Tiger Trade
Best for: Active traders in forex, stocks and futures who want charting and automated strategies	Best for: Tiger Brokers customers trading from a desktop
Free The platform is free; trading happens through a broker, and some market add-ons are paid.	Free The app is free; brokerage fees apply to trades.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web	Windows, 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	Access to US, Hong Kong, Singapore and China markets Quotes, news and trading in one app All 3 strengths for Tiger Trade Access to US, Hong Kong, Singapore and China markets Quotes, news and trading in one app Windows and macOS builds
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	Only useful with a Tiger Brokers account Closed source
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	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
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	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Tiger Trade itiger.com/sg/download Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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