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Best Platform Choice · 2026

ActivTrades

Winner of the “Best Platform Choice” award 2026.

ActivTrades is a UK-based broker established in 2001 that lets traders choose the platform that suits them instead of tying them to a single one. Clients can trade on its own ActivTrader platform, on MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, or through TradingView, on the web and on iOS and Android apps. An unlimited demo account allows each platform to be tried before real money is deposited, and 24/5 multi-channel customer support is available.

The award

Best Platform Choice

The Best Platform Choice award recognizes brokers that give traders a real choice of trading platforms rather than a single fixed environment. ActivTrades receives it for offering its own ActivTrader platform alongside MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and TradingView, so beginners, chart-focused traders and users of automated strategies can each work in a familiar setup.

The justification

Why ActivTrades won

ActivTrades earned the award for the range of platforms available under one broker. ActivTrader offers customizable watchlists, integrated TradingView charting, one-click trading and progressive trailing stops. MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 add extensive technical analysis tools and support for automated trading through Expert Advisors, while TradingView suits traders who rely on web-based charting. Mobile apps cover trading away from the desk, and the unlimited demo account lets new clients compare the platforms before funding an account.

The features

ActivTrades features

  • ActivTrader Proprietary platform with an intuitive design, customizable watchlists, integrated TradingView charting, one-click trading and progressive trailing stops for efficient order execution.
  • MetaTrader 4 A familiar choice for forex trading thanks to its simplicity, wide range of custom indicators and support for automated trading through Expert Advisors.
  • MetaTrader 5 Adds a broader range of asset classes, improved order management and more advanced charting tools for traders who want more than MetaTrader 4 offers.
  • TradingView Web-based charting with advanced tools, real-time data and a social community, useful for traders who rely on in-depth technical analysis.
  • Web and mobile access A web platform plus iOS and Android apps for monitoring markets, placing trades and managing positions away from the desk.
  • Unlimited demo account Practice on each platform in live-like market conditions without risking real capital, and compare them side by side before opening a live account.
  • Fast execution The platforms are optimized for fast execution speeds, high liquidity and extensive technical analysis tools, whether trading on a desktop browser or on a mobile device.