01MetaTrader 5
MT5 is the most widely recognised retail trading platform. Traders know it, a huge ecosystem of indicators and expert advisors exists, and most liquidity bridges support it.
Licensing costs are higher, and deep customisation requires server and manager plugins.
02cTrader
cTrader offers a modern interface, transparent pricing display and a well-documented Open API. It's popular with brokers positioning themselves around ECN-style execution.
03How to choose
Consider your target traders, budget, the liquidity providers you want to use and the integrations your CRM needs. Many brokers offer both to serve different client segments — and a good CRM can connect to each.
