MT4
Forex traders whose broker still supports MT4 or who rely on established MQL4 tools.
Nine chart timeframes and 30 built-in indicators. Broker, symbol and server availability still control what can be traded.CHOOSE THE WORKSPACE
MT4, MT5 or TradingView?
Start with the platform your broker and account actually support. Then choose chart tools that fit the way you research. A familiar interface cannot fix unsuitable rules, costs or risk.
MT5
Traders who want more native timeframes, a newer strategy tester and a broker that supports MT5.
MQL5 code is not interchangeable with MQL4. Broker, symbol and server availability still control what can be traded.TradingView
Fast visual research, chart sharing and Pine Script studies across many markets and data feeds.
It is not itself a universal broker. Data, intervals, indicators and order routing vary by plan, exchange and supported broker integration.SIDE-BY-SIDE
The practical differences
MT4 and MT5 are broker-connected terminals. TradingView is primarily a charting platform with selected broker integrations. They overlap, but they are not interchangeable.
| Compare | MT4 | MT5 | TradingView |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main job | Broker-connected forex trading terminal | Broker-connected multi-asset trading terminal | Charting and research; execution only through supported integrations |
| Native chart timeframes | 9 | 21 | Depends on plan and data feed |
| Built-in technical indicators | 30 | 38 | Large library; availability can change |
| Custom language | MQL4 | MQL5 | Pine Script |
| WickAtlas source today | No MT4 source downloads yet | Six editable .mq5 source downloads | No WickAtlas Pine scripts yet |
| Best first check | Does your broker and account type support MT4? | Does your broker and account type support MT5? | Is your symbol, data feed and broker integration supported? |
STEP BY STEP
Build the same clean chart
Start with the platform you already use. Match the pair, feed, timeframe, timezone and indicator inputs before deciding that two versions disagree.
MT4
Install .mq4 or .ex4 files in the correct data folder and attach them to a demo chart.
Open the MT4 guide →MT5
Compile editable .mq5 source, check its permissions and verify the output on closed candles.
Open the MT5 guide →TradingView
Choose a named feed, match the lesson inputs and practise with drawings, replay or paper trading.
Open the TradingView guide →OPTIONAL THIRD-PARTY CHART
Explore a TradingView chart
The widget stays off until you choose to load it. Loading contacts TradingView, which receives normal web-request information such as your IP address and browser details.
No external chart request has been made.
Load an interactive EUR/USD chart, then change the symbol or interval inside the widget.
Charts supplied by TradingView. Symbol coverage, prices and delay status depend on its data feed. Read the official widget documentation.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Check the platform itself
Product features and broker integrations change. These links go to the platform owners rather than a reseller or download mirror.