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Tiger Trade vs MetaTrader 5: catalog facts
Tiger Trade	MetaTrader 5
Best for: Tiger Brokers customers trading from a desktop	Best for: Active traders in forex, stocks and futures who want charting and automated strategies
Free The app is free; brokerage fees apply to trades.	Free The platform is free; trading happens through a broker, and some market add-ons are paid.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
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	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
Only useful with a Tiger Brokers account Closed source	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	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 Tiger Trade itiger.com/sg/download 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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