CopyTrade.pro vs Local Trade Copier

A trade copier that runs as Expert Advisors on your own Windows PC or VPS, billed per PC. CopyTrade.pro is in development, so every CopyTrade.pro entry below is a plan, labelled with when it's planned. Every Local Trade Copier entry is Local Trade Copier's own published statement, linked and dated.

Draft: not yet reviewed by a person. Researched 5 Nov 2026. Every fact below is quoted from the source linked next to it, but nobody has signed this page off yet, so check the source before you rely on it. How we research

We don't claim CopyTrade.pro is faster, more reliable or better than Local Trade Copier. We can't until we have beta measurements, and we'll publish the method alongside any figures. Local Trade Copier's facts were checked on 5 Nov 2026.

Feature

CopyTrade.pro (planned)

Local Trade Copier (published)

Platforms

CopyTrade.pro

Planned: MVP

MT4 and MT5, including MT4 to MT5 copying. cTrader next; Match-Trader, TradeLocker and DXtrade after that.

Local Trade Copier

MT4 and MT5 in any direction (MT5 master must be a hedging account); separate MT4/MT5-to-DXtrade copier included in the subscription. No cTrader, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Match-Trader, TradeLocker or TradeStation.

“You can copy MT4 to MT4, MT4 to MT5, MT5 to MT4 and MT5 to MT5.”

Context and other wording

Same FAQ: 'No. Local Trade Copier works with MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 only.' and 'The master account must be an MT5 hedging account (or any MT4 account); MT5 netting accounts cannot be used as the master yet.' DXtrade: https://www.mt4copier.com/mt4-to-dxtrade-copier/ states 'The MT-to-DXTrade Copier is included in the same subscription.'

Source: mt4copier.comChecked 5 Nov 2026

Where it runs

CopyTrade.pro

Planned: MVP

In our cloud, so your computer can be off. An agent you can run on your own PC or VPS comes later.

Local Trade Copier

Local software: Expert Advisors (LTC Server / LTC Client) running in the user's own MetaTrader terminals on one Windows PC or VPS; all accounts must be on the same machine

“Local Trade Copier is a local copier: all MetaTrader terminals run on your own PC or VPS, and trades are copied between them on that machine.”

Context and other wording

Same FAQ: 'Local Trade Copier copies between terminals on the same PC or VPS. It cannot send trades from one computer to another over the internet.' A VPS is not included.

Source: mt4copier.comChecked 5 Nov 2026

Free trial

CopyTrade.pro

Planned: MVP

A free trial (card required) at launch. Waitlist members get beta access first.

Local Trade Copier

7-day free trial of the full software; card required; converts to PERSONAL at EUR 29/month unless cancelled

“Yes. Try Local Trade Copier free for 7 days. The trial is the full software, not a limited demo. A card is needed to start it.”

Source: mt4copier.comChecked 5 Nov 2026

Lot sizing

CopyTrade.pro

Planned: MVP

Balance or equity ratio, multiplier, risk % from the stop-loss, and fixed lot.

Local Trade Copier

Eight money management modes per client account, incl. auto-adjust to account size, auto-adjust x multiplier, same lot, multiply by X, fixed lot, risk per trade (% or money), lot-per-money ratio (LMR); per-symbol overrides (XPairs); split lots on higher plans

“Local Trade Copier™ has eight money management modes, and you can control this individually for every Client account.”

Source: mt4copier.comChecked 5 Nov 2026Archived copy

Stop-loss and take-profit sync

CopyTrade.pro

Planned: MVP

SL/TP and every later modification copied to followers.

Local Trade Copier

Same SL/TP as master by default; SL/TP changes copied; options to remove, multiply, fix, offset (including random offset) or wait for client SL/TP

“By default the client gets the same SL/TP prices as the master and closes when the master closes.”

Context and other wording

Same FAQ: 'Yes. LTC copies pending orders (and moves or deletes them when the master does), partial closes, Close By, and Stop Loss / Take Profit changes.'

Source: mt4copier.comChecked 5 Nov 2026

Partial closes

CopyTrade.pro

Planned: MVP

Partial closes copied in proportion.

Local Trade Copier

Supported, in either direction (master or client side)

“Local Trade Copier™ will adapt if trades get closed partially on the Master account and will repeat the same on each Client account.”

Source: mt4copier.comChecked 5 Nov 2026Archived copy

Pending orders

CopyTrade.pro

Planned: MVP

Pending orders copied, modified and cancelled with the master.

Local Trade Copier

Pending orders copied, moved and deleted with the master; MT5-only stop-limit types cannot go to MT4; pending-order delay/filter options

“LTC copies pending orders (and moves or deletes them when the master does), partial closes, Close By, and Stop Loss / Take Profit changes.”

Source: mt4copier.comChecked 5 Nov 2026

Reverse copy

CopyTrade.pro

Planned: MVP

Available, with a clear warning that opposite positions across accounts break most prop firms' rules.

Local Trade Copier

Yes, ReverseTrades setting per client (optional SL/TP swap)

“Set ReverseTrades = true in LTC Client.”

Source: mt4copier.comChecked 5 Nov 2026

Symbol mapping

CopyTrade.pro

Planned: MVP

Automatic mapping you confirm for indices and metals, and can edit.

Local Trade Copier

Automatic prefix/suffix and name detection (since v3.1.0) plus manual CustomSymbolMapping

“Since version 3.1.0, LTC Client detects prefixes, suffixes and different names automatically (for example XAUUSD → GOLD, NAS100 → US100).”

Source: mt4copier.comChecked 5 Nov 2026

Risk controls

CopyTrade.pro

Planned: MVP

Emergency flatten and pause, equity protection at a set drawdown or target, stale-signal and price-drift guard, symbol and time filters, and your own hard limits (daily loss, max lot, max open trades).

Local Trade Copier

Max Daily Loss (close all, pause until next day or stop), equity stop (money or %), profit-target close, emergency SL, missing-SL protection, max/min lot, margin limit, many trade filters (pair, time, weekday, magic, comment, size, SL/TP, equity, MAAB), deviation/slippage modes

“The Max Daily Loss (MDL) function allows you to set a daily drawdown limit so that if an inevitable drawdown occurs, all open trades are closed.”

Source: mt4copier.comChecked 5 Nov 2026Archived copy

Prop firm rules

CopyTrade.pro

Planned: MVP

Detects each account's firm from its broker server and shows that firm's copy rules in the app, quoted with a source and a check date.

Local Trade Copier

Manual-Like Entry (also called trade humanization): copies are opened through MetaTrader's New Order window so MetaTrader records them as manual trades, about 2-5 seconds after the master; random open/close delays in seconds; random SL/TP offsets; shifted entry prices; removal or change of trade comments; own-IP local execution. Also Max Daily Loss marketed for prop firm accounts.

“MetaTrader records the copy as a manual trade, not one opened by an Expert Advisor.”

Context and other wording

Random delays and offsets, https://www.mt4copier.com/faq/ : 'LTC Client has random open and close delays (in seconds), a random SL/TP offset in points, and ShiftEntryPoints to enter at a different price.' Homepage https://www.mt4copier.com/ : 'Random entry and exit delays and SL/TP offsets, set per account.' Comment removal, https://www.mt4copier.com/features/ (listed under 'For Prop Firm Traders'): 'But you have an option to remove that comment entirely or add your comment.' Same manual-like page also states: 'It changes how a trade is placed, not what an account’s rules allow.'

Source: mt4copier.comChecked 5 Nov 2026Archived copy

Dedicated IP address

CopyTrade.pro

Planned: MVP

A dedicated outbound IP address per customer, so your accounts never share an address with another customer's.

Local Trade Copier

No IP add-on; runs on the user's own PC or VPS, so accounts use that machine's IP

“Your own IP address, not a cloud server’s.”

Source: mt4copier.comChecked 5 Nov 2026Archived copy

Drift checks

CopyTrade.pro

Planned: MVP

Continuous comparison of every follower with its master; alerts on any mismatch, then auto-fix or warn-only, your choice.

Local Trade Copier

Vendor describes trade-level linkage tracking between master and client trades to avoid unmanaged (orphan) trades; no account-level mismatch report described

“Local Trade Copier™ uses a Smart Trade Tracking algorithm to develop and maintain a link between each Master and Client trade.”

Source: mt4copier.comChecked 5 Nov 2026Archived copy

Per-trade copy log

CopyTrade.pro

Planned: MVP

Every copy logged with its delay and slippage against the master.

Local Trade Copier

Detailed log in each terminal's MetaTrader Experts tab, including reasons for delayed, ignored or uncopied trades and lot calculations; per-trade delay/slippage figures not stated

“That is a great place to look for a reason why any trades were delayed, ignored, or not copied.”

Source: mt4copier.comChecked 5 Nov 2026Archived copy

Published delay figures

CopyTrade.pro

Planned: MVP

No speed claims before beta. We will publish measured copy delays, with the method, once there is data.

Local Trade Copier

Vendor claim: usually about 1 second from master entry to copy (default sync rate 400 ms); Manual-Like mode about 2-5 seconds

“Usually about 1 second from the master entry to the copy.”

Context and other wording

Features page: 'The default is 400 ms, and that’s two times every second.' Manual-like page: 'It opens about 2–5 seconds after the master trade.'

Source: mt4copier.comChecked 5 Nov 2026

Alerts

CopyTrade.pro

Planned: MVP

Email, Telegram and SMS, plus push alerts from the installable web app.

Local Trade Copier

MetaTrader mobile push notifications or email

“You can choose to receive alerts via push notifications on your MT4 or MT5 Mobile app or via email.”

Source: mt4copier.comChecked 5 Nov 2026Archived copy

Public status page

CopyTrade.pro

Planned: MVP

A public status page from launch.

Local Trade Copier

Not stated

Context and other wording

Local software with no hosted service; no status page linked from the site.

No official source foundChecked 5 Nov 2026

Mobile

CopyTrade.pro

Planned: MVP

One responsive web app you can install to your phone's home screen. No native app at launch.

Local Trade Copier

Cannot run on a phone; master can be traded from the MT4/MT5 mobile app while LTC runs on a PC/VPS

“Not on the phone itself: Expert Advisors do not run in the MT4/MT5 mobile apps.”

Source: mt4copier.comChecked 5 Nov 2026

Two-factor authentication

CopyTrade.pro

Planned: MVP

Required for every user, with a full audit log.

Local Trade Copier

Not stated

Context and other wording

Local software; no user web account for copying is described, and no 2FA is mentioned.

No official source foundChecked 5 Nov 2026

Read-only master connection

CopyTrade.pro

Planned: MVP

Masters connect with the read-only investor password. Passwords are encrypted with a managed key service and never shown again.

Local Trade Copier

Yes, master can be logged in with the investor password

“The master account can be logged in with the investor password; only client accounts need the trading password.”

Source: mt4copier.comChecked 5 Nov 2026

Other facts Local Trade Copier publishes

Pricing: Per computer, unlimited accounts: PERSONAL EUR 29/month (1 PC/VPS), MANAGER EUR 89/month (5), VIP EUR 199/month (15); yearly EUR 290 / 890 / 1,990. No per-account fee, so the master is not billed separately.
“Here’s the deal: you pay per computer, not per account.”
Context and other wording
FAQ https://www.mt4copier.com/faq/ lists 'PERSONAL: €29/month or €290/year, 1 PC/VPS', 'MANAGER: €89/month or €890/year, 5 PCs/VPSs', 'VIP: €199/month or €1,990/year, 15 PCs/VPSs'. Position Size Splitting, Martingale Mode, MAAB filter and cross-profile copying are MANAGER/VIP only. A VPS (vendor suggests about $25/month) is a separate cost.
Source: mt4copier.comChecked 5 Nov 2026Archived copy
API: Not stated
Context and other wording
No API mentioned on homepage, features, pricing or FAQ pages.
No official source foundChecked 5 Nov 2026
Company: Algonexis Technologies FZCO, Dubai Silicon Oasis, UAE (registration 66233); terms say governed by 'the laws of Europe'
“This website belongs to ALGONEXIS TECHNOLOGIES – FZCO (hereinafter “Owner”), a company registered in the UAE Free Zone under 66233, whose registered address is Building A1, Dubai Digital Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.”
Context and other wording
Same page: 'These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Europe.'
Source: mt4copier.comChecked 5 Nov 2026Archived copy

CopyTrade.pro hasn't set a price yet. We'll publish it here when we do.

What CopyTrade.pro will never build

Never No random delays, comment stripping or manual-looking entries, now or later. We show each firm's rules instead.

What we couldn't confirm about Local Trade Copier

No API, status page or 2FA described (local software).
Per-trade delay or slippage values in logs are not described.
Platforms: the FAQ says MT4/MT5 only, while a separate page offers MT4/MT5-to-DXtrade copying in the same subscription.

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