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Head-to-head · Trading Platforms

IG Trading Platform vs cTrader

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score IG Trading Platform #1 in Trading Platforms 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit IG Trading
cTrader #6 in Trading Platforms 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit cTrader

IG Trading Platform leads on 0 checks, cTrader on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreIG Trading Platform · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth

IG Trading Platform scores higher on our rubric for trading platforms: 9.2 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

IG Trading Platform is the better fit for multi-asset traders wanting broad market access. cTrader is the better fit for broker-connected FX and CFD traders.

  • IG Trading Platform fits best

    Multi-asset traders wanting broad market access

  • cTrader fits best

    Broker-connected FX and CFD traders

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Side by side

Feature IG Trading Platform 9.2/10 Visit ↗ cTrader 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.2
Ranking #1 in Trading Platforms #6 in Trading Platforms
Best for Multi-asset traders wanting broad market access Broker-connected FX and CFD traders
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Android, iOS Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features IG Trading Platform 4/4 · cTrader 4/4
Advanced order types ✓ ✓
Technical charting ✓ ✓
Mobile apps ✓ ✓
Paper trading ✓ ✓
Specs
Asset classes forex, shares, indices, cryptocurrencies, commodities, bonds, interest rates, options, sectors Forex, metals, energies, ETFs and other broker-provided FX/CFD instruments
Markets 17, 000+ markets; specific countries and exchanges depend on instrument and account Markets and instruments vary by broker; specific exchanges or countries are not specified
Our review
Pros
  • Access to 17,000+ markets across multiple asset classes
  • TradingView, MetaTrader and ProRealTime integrations
  • Demo trading, alerts, charts and configurable stop orders
  • Live and demo accounts support broker-connected trading workflows.
  • Chart tools include indicators, drawing tools and order management.
  • Cloud-synced workspaces span supported desktop and web apps.
Cons
  • Trading costs may include spreads, commissions, funding and data fees
  • Instrument and market availability varies by account and region
  • iOS may use a progressive web app where no native app is available
  • Available markets and instruments depend on the selected broker.
  • Live trading conditions are set by the broker.
  • Market Replay is limited to Windows and Mac.
Our verdict

IG Trading Platform is a broker-connected service for researching, placing and managing trades across web and mobile. It supports forex, shares, indices, cryptocurrencies, commodities, bonds, interest rates, options and sectors, with…

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cTrader provides access to broker-connected live and demo accounts for FX and CFD trading. It suits individual traders and smaller teams who want to manage orders, charts and watchlists across web, desktop and mobile apps. Supported…

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  1. IG Trading PlatformTrading Platforms 9.2Free plan
  2. cTraderTrading Platforms 8.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • IG Trading Platform — where it wins

    • Access to 17,000+ markets across multiple asset classes
    • TradingView, MetaTrader and ProRealTime integrations
    • Demo trading, alerts, charts and configurable stop orders

    Where it doesn't

    • Trading costs may include spreads, commissions, funding and data fees
    • Instrument and market availability varies by account and region
    • iOS may use a progressive web app where no native app is available

  • cTrader — where it wins

    • Live and demo accounts support broker-connected trading workflows.
    • Chart tools include indicators, drawing tools and order management.
    • Cloud-synced workspaces span supported desktop and web apps.

    Where it doesn't

    • Available markets and instruments depend on the selected broker.
    • Live trading conditions are set by the broker.
    • Market Replay is limited to Windows and Mac.
  • IG Trading Platform9.2/10 · Free plan

    A multi-asset trading platform with 17,000+ markets, demo trading and third-party platform access.

    Visit IG TradingFull verdict →
  • cTrader8.2/10 · Free plan

    A free, broker-connected platform for FX and CFD trading across desktop, web and mobile.

    Visit cTraderFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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