Our servers run Linux instead of Windows. That saves over 2 GB of RAM and $12-20/month on average in license fees per server. You get a full desktop with MetaTrader in your browser. We handle updates, security, and maintenance.
Windows Server licensing costs $3-5 per CPU core per month. At 4-6 cores, that's $12-30/month before you've launched a single EA. Linux has none of these costs. Your money pays for hardware, not Microsoft.
Linux needs about 200 MB of RAM for the operating system. Windows Server needs 2-3 GB. On an 8 GB server, that's the difference between running 4 Expert Advisors or 8.
Linux doesn't collect usage data or phone home. A minimal install has far fewer running services than Windows Server. No unnecessary software means fewer things an attacker can target.
Our team takes care of administrative tasks so our clients can focus on trading. You don't have to think about updates or anything technical.
Linux applies most security updates without a restart. When a reboot is necessary, it happens on a schedule you approve. Your trading bots are not taken offline by an automatic update at 3 AM.
All kernel parameters are optimized for trading workloads before you receive the server. With 9 datacenter locations across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia, you can pick the one closest to your broker for the lowest possible latency.
Access your trading server from anywhere, directly in your browser. No extra software needed.
Open a URL, log in, and your desktop loads in the browser. No client software to install.
All traffic between your browser and the server is encrypted. Works on any device with a modern browser.
Run MetaTrader, the Strategy Tester, your browser. Whatever you need.
(read only, can't click)
Username: SpreadMaster
Password: HpiBod5OsMy8G4FKqQcwqUESVSd8Miu1
$ uptime
23:47:12 up 47 days, 3:22, 1 user, load average: 0.12, 0.15, 0.18
$ free -h
total used free
Mem: 15Gi 2.1Gi 12Gi
$ ps aux | grep trading
trader 1842 0.5 2.1 Trading Bot [ACTIVE]
trader 1843 0.3 1.8 Trading Bot [ACTIVE]
trader 1844 0.4 1.9 Trading Bot [ACTIVE]
$
All plans include managed Linux, automatic updates, browser-based access, and support
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Choose Your PlanCommon questions about Linux trading servers and how we run them
Windows Server costs $3-5 per CPU core per month in licensing. A 4-core server pays $12-20/month before running a single trade. Linux has no license fees.
Linux also uses about 200 MB of RAM for the operating system. Windows Server needs 2-3 GB. On an 8 GB server, that gives you roughly 2.8 GB more RAM for Expert Advisors, charts, and terminals. MetaTrader 4 and 5 run on Linux through Wine with the same interface and functionality you're used to.
You don't need any. We handle the operating system: updates, security patches, kernel tuning, network configuration. You open your browser, log in, and see a desktop with MetaTrader ready to use. The experience is the same as any remote desktop, just faster and without the license cost.
Datacenters have redundant power, multiple internet connections, physical security, and direct connections to internet exchanges. Your home setup has a single power line and one ISP. If your power or internet goes out, the server and your trading bots keep running in the datacenter. You can log in from your phone to check positions.
Through your browser, from any device. Open a URL, log in, and your desktop loads. No VPN setup, no RDP client, no firewall configuration needed. The connection is SSL encrypted. Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, tablets, and phones.
Your trading bots run in the datacenter, not at your home. The datacenter has multiple redundant internet connections that fail over automatically. You can check positions from your phone via mobile data, or from any other connection.
5-15 milliseconds from a datacenter near your broker, compared to 50-100 ms from a typical home connection. For swing trading or daily timeframes, this difference is negligible. For scalping or news trading strategies, lower latency means less slippage on entry and exit.
We handle the operating system: updates, security patches, kernel tuning for low-latency trading, network configuration, firewall, and hardware replacement. You handle MetaTrader installation, broker login, and your trading strategy.
Server setup takes up to 24 hours after payment, usually less. Depending on your plan, you can run 4 to 40+ MetaTrader terminals or Expert Advisors in parallel. If you need help with the MetaTrader installation, we can assist.
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