It's a very difficult question to answer, because it really depends on what it iss you are looking for. There are many very expensive currency trading platforms out there.

For instance, platforms such as TradeStation and eSignal are really expensive and the costs can really pile on month after month.  So if you are brand new to currency trading, and aren't making any money, these might not be worth your while.

You also have to consider some trading platforms need a data feed of some kind.  For instance platforms, like wave59 require that you have to sign up with some third party company that offers data feeds like a TradeStation or have an FXCM account just so you can get real time quotes.

So, not only are you paying for trading platform, you are also paying again for the data feed, and that could really add up.  So you better make sure that you are gaining enough in profits so you can at the very least cover your charting costs.

For many beginners, it may be best to use free currency trading platforms that come with its own data feed.  For example, Metatrader definitely has to be one of the most popular trading platforms in forex, with good reason to.

There are countless brokers that offer the platform, when you sign up for a demo account.  The good news is that the demo account doesn't have an expiration date. You can keep using their charts for free, for as long as you'd like.

They may not have all the bells and whistles that many of the paid charting platforms provide, but they are more than suitable for most beginners.

If you are professional trader, then it may be worth it for you to spend the extra money on currency platforms that have all the extras you need to trade.

On the other hand, there are plenty of famous, successful traders who do nothing but trade with a simple bar or candlestick chart, which can be found on any free currency trading platform.

So, I suppose there really is no obvious "this is better" or "this is worse" kind of answer.

If you are a technical trader who relies on many indicators, then the expensive platforms may be best for you.

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