MetaTrader 4 alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank All stock charting and trading platforms

Top picks

Best overall
TradingView
Free plan: Yes ($0, no card)
Best free option
Webull
Free plan + paid

Common reasons people leave MetaTrader 4: mainly forex and CFDs, without the stock and futures markets of MetaTrader 5, and charting looks dated next to TradingView. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces MetaTrader 4, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. TradingView currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	TradingView	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web, Windows, macOS +3	5 of 5	64.8
2	Webull	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web, Windows, macOS +2	7 of 7	40.9

1. TradingViewTop pick
Best for: Traders and investors who want strong charts, community scripts and alerts across every device
Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
64.8
score / 100
Why switch from MetaTrader 4
Modern browser-based charts and a huge community of shared scripts, with broker integrations.
Pros
Free plan with full-featured charts, no card required
Pine Script and a large library of community indicators
Desktop app on Windows, macOS and Linux with multi-monitor layouts
Layouts and watchlists sync across web, desktop and mobile
Cons
Free plan allows one chart per tab and shows ads
Real-time data for many exchanges is an extra cost
Order execution depends on supported brokers
Visit TradingView Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is TradingView a good MetaTrader 4 alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
Yes ($0, no card)
Checked Nov 8, 2026tradingview.com(opens source in a new tab)
Users
100 million traders and investors
Checked Nov 8, 2026tradingview.com(opens source in a new tab)
Desktop platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Checked Nov 8, 2026tradingview.com(opens source in a new tab)
Multi-monitor
Yes (desktop app)
Checked Nov 8, 2026tradingview.com(opens source in a new tab)
Charts per tab
1 (Basic) to 16 (Ultimate)
Checked Nov 8, 2026tradingview.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Webull
Best for: Self-directed US traders who want pro-style charts and extended hours without commissions
Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
40.9
score / 100
Why switch from MetaTrader 4
Commission-free US stocks and options with advanced charts and paper trading built in.
Pros
No commissions on US-listed stocks, ETFs and options
Advanced charts, Level 2 quotes and a stock screener
Paper trading to practise with real-time quotes
Cons
The dense interface can overwhelm first-time investors
Some data feeds and index options carry extra fees
Earns from payment for order flow, like most zero-commission brokers
Visit Webull Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.37
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Webull a good MetaTrader 4 alternative?
Verified facts
7 of 7 verified
Commissions
$0 on US-listed stocks, ETFs and options
Checked Nov 8, 2026webull.com(opens source in a new tab)
Index option fee
$0.50 per contract (certain index options)
Checked Nov 8, 2026webull.com(opens source in a new tab)
Paper trading
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026webull.com(opens source in a new tab)
Retirement accounts
Traditional, Roth, Rollover IRA
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SIPC
Member
Checked Nov 8, 2026webull.com(opens source in a new tab)
Outgoing stock transfer
$75 per transfer
Checked Nov 8, 2026webull.com(opens source in a new tab)
Incoming stock transfer
$0
Checked Nov 8, 2026webull.com(opens source in a new tab)