Define the scope→02
Inspect the source→03
Record the limits
Start with the tasks you repeat
Write down the work you actually need to do: find an instrument, inspect a chart, place or amend an order, review positions and export a statement. A platform name alone does not establish whether these tasks work well on your broker’s particular account.
Test the same sequence
Use a demo account to repeat the same sequence on each platform. Record the app version, device, account type and instruments. Demo conditions may differ from a funded account, so keep the two sets of observations separate.
Separate charting from execution
A chart integration can exist without supporting order placement. Check whether orders are routed through the integration, which order types are supported, and which entity provides the account. Do not infer live trading support from a screenshot of a chart.
Check access and records
Look for statement exports, readable order history, accessible controls and a recovery process for account access. Keep a copy of the terms that applied when the test ran. An attractive interface cannot substitute for a clear account record.
Read our comparison
The platform matrix shows only supplied capability facts. Reported availability means a source record says the feature exists; it is not a usability test or a promise that the same feature is available in your country.