Compare MetaTrader 5 and thinkorswim 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (70.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
MetaTrader 5
Star Rating
(18)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MetaTrader 5thinkorswim
Star Rating
(31)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about thinkorswimSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that thinkorswim excels in its "Real-Time Price Feeds," scoring 8.6, while MetaTrader 5 outshines with a score of 9.3, indicating a more reliable and faster data delivery for trading decisions.
- Reviewers mention that the "Ease of Use" for MetaTrader 5 is significantly higher at 8.6 compared to thinkorswim's 7.1, suggesting that new users may find MetaTrader 5 more intuitive and user-friendly.
- G2 users highlight the "Quality of Support" for thinkorswim, which received a score of 8.9, indicating that users feel well-supported, whereas MetaTrader 5's support quality is slightly lower at 8.7.
- Users on G2 report that thinkorswim's "Market Intelligence" features are rated at 8.1, while MetaTrader 5 shines with a score of 9.0, suggesting that MetaTrader 5 offers superior tools for market analysis and insights.
- Reviewers mention that "Trades Automation" is a strong point for MetaTrader 5, scoring 8.3, while thinkorswim lags behind at 7.8, indicating that users may find more advanced automation capabilities in MetaTrader 5.
- Users say that both platforms have similar scores for "Market Tailoring," with thinkorswim at 8.3 and MetaTrader 5 also at 8.3, suggesting that both products offer comparable customization options for trading strategies.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
MetaTrader 5
No pricing availablethinkorswim
No pricing availableFree Trial
MetaTrader 5
No trial information availablethinkorswim
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
13
8.7
21
Ease of Use
8.6
13
7.1
21
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.7
10
8.9
19
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.3
13
6.1
18
Features by Category
Market Intelligence
8.6
11
8.3
15
8.3
11
8.4
15
8.3
11
8.3
12
9.0
10
8.1
14
Trading Operations
8.5
8
7.8
12
8.8
10
8.3
14
8.3
9
7.8
13
9.3
10
8.6
15
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
MetaTrader 5 and thinkorswim are categorized as Brokerage Trading Platforms
Unique Categories
MetaTrader 5 has no unique categories
thinkorswim has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
MetaTrader 5
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
thinkorswim
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Financial Services
33.3%
Investment Management
13.3%
Accounting
13.3%
Writing and Editing
6.7%
Telecommunications
6.7%
Other
26.7%
Financial Services
26.7%
Investment Management
10.0%
Education Management
10.0%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
6.7%
Hospital & Health Care
6.7%
Other
40.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
MetaTrader 5
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Pritish k.
Verified User in Financial Services
News data that available is best, You can get news data and analysis report directly here
Most Helpful Critical Review
Andrés F.
Verified User in Capital Markets
It is a limited, almost basic software that seems well-designed to prevent the trader from having the necessary tools to beat the market without having to resort to other platforms or addons.
thinkorswim
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in International Trade and Development
Thinkofswim is the most powerful trading platform I ever used, and it allows you to analyze trading, apply strategies, and trading in one place.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Consumer Goods
Order entry is alway a irritating nuisance. The chart marking features are limited and obscure important price points. I can't get started with details without wasting more time on this POS than I already have.
Pritish k.
Verified User in Financial Services
News data that available is best, You can get news data and analysis report directly here
Verified User in International Trade and Development
Thinkofswim is the most powerful trading platform I ever used, and it allows you to analyze trading, apply strategies, and trading in one place.
Andrés F.
Verified User in Capital Markets
It is a limited, almost basic software that seems well-designed to prevent the trader from having the necessary tools to beat the market without having to resort to other platforms or addons.
Verified User in Consumer Goods
Order entry is alway a irritating nuisance. The chart marking features are limited and obscure important price points. I can't get started with details without wasting more time on this POS than I already have.
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