Sam Low

MetaTrader 4 and MT5 dominate retail brokerage, but they're not the only option. This guide reviews the leading white label trading platform alternatives available to banks and brokers in 2026, covering technology, licensing, and key differentiators.

Many platform providers have reported that they are fielding an increase in enquiries from brokers now looking at alternatives to MT4 and MT5. In this article I am going to take a look at how MetaTrader became so dominant in the industry, and what alternatives there are for brokers who may need to look for a Plan B.