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The best MetaTrader 4 brokers

The regulated brokers that offer MetaTrader 4, ranked using our 40-criteria methodology.

MetaTrader 4 is a forex trading platform launched by MetaQuotes in 2005. Its proven interface, its stability and its ecosystem of trading robots (Expert Advisors) and custom indicators written in MQL4 still make it a benchmark platform for forex traders in 2026.

Among the regulated brokers in our comparison, eight offer MT4: AvaTrade, FOREX.com, FP Markets, XM, Eightcap, Axi, Vantage and BlackBull. MetaQuotes stopped selling new MT4 licences to brokers in 2018, but brokers that already held one continue to offer the platform, which still receives updates.

MT4 particularly suits forex traders who use existing automated strategies, who have invested time in learning MQL4, or who want a simple, fast interface. For multi-asset trading or more advanced features, MetaTrader 5 is worth considering.

Which brokers offer MetaTrader 4?

8 brokers in our comparison offer MetaTrader 4, ranked by overall rating. Availability can vary by country and by the group entity that opens your account.

  1. 1

    AvaTrade

    9.6/10
    • Regulated on 6 continents
    • $100 minimum deposit
    • Forex options with AvaOptions
    Visit AvaTrade Read review
  2. 2

    FOREX.com

    9.5/10
    • Owned by StoneX (Nasdaq: SNEX)
    • Regulated by the CFTC, NFA and FCA
    • Native TradingView integration
    Visit FOREX.com Read review
  3. 3

    FP Markets

    9.4/10
    • Raw spreads from 0.0 pip
    • MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView
    • ASIC and CySEC regulated
    Visit FP Markets Read review
  4. 4

    XM

    9.2/10
    • $5 minimum deposit
    • Micro accounts for small positions
    • Support in 30+ languages
    Visit XM Read review
  5. 5

    Eightcap

    9.1/10
    • Strong TradingView integration
    • Raw spreads from 0.0 pip
    • Regulated by ASIC and the FCA
    Visit Eightcap Read review
  6. 6

    Axi

    9.0/10
    • No minimum deposit
    • Regulated by ASIC, the FCA and the DFSA
    • Axi Copy and Axi Select programs
    Visit Axi Read review
  7. 7

    Vantage

    8.9/10
    • MT4, MT5, TradingView and ProTrader
    • Raw ECN spreads from 0.0 pip
    • Copy trading built in
    Visit Vantage Read review
  8. 8

    BlackBull

    8.8/10
    • No minimum deposit on ECN Standard
    • MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView
    • 26,000+ instruments
    Visit BlackBull Read review

Ranking updated on , based on our public 40-criteria methodology.

What does MetaTrader 4 offer?

Proven interface since 2005

More than 20 years of use and a stable interface familiar to most forex traders.

Large Expert Advisor ecosystem

Thousands of MQL4 robots and indicators available on the MetaTrader Market and specialist forums.

Light and fast

A platform built for forex, light on resources, usable on a modest computer or a virtual private server (VPS).

Active community

Forums, tutorials and training widely available online.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. MetaQuotes still releases MT4 updates for brokers that already offer it, even though it has not sold new MT4 licences since 2018.

MT4 is optimized for forex, with a very large MQL4 ecosystem. MT5 targets multi-asset trading, with more timeframes, more order types and a more modern MQL5 language.

Among the regulated brokers in our comparison, AvaTrade, FOREX.com, FP Markets, XM, Eightcap, Axi, Vantage and BlackBull offer MT4. Always check the broker's official platforms page to confirm availability in your country.

Yes, as stock CFDs at some brokers. To buy real shares, you need a share trading account, offered by some brokers on separate platforms.

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