The MQL5 Market alternative for traders who want the source
MQL5 Market is one of the largest EA and indicator catalogs anywhere — and by its own Market rules, none of it ships source code. ProEA is smaller on purpose: every product is full source, sold once, with the validation math shown.
| Dimension | MQL5 Market | ProEA |
|---|---|---|
| What you receive | Compiled EX5/EX4 binary only — the Market's own rules permit selling only compiled files, not source (.mq5) | Full MQL5/Pine source code |
| Pricing model | Buy outright, or rent for 1/3/6/12 months (auto-expires) | Buy outright, yours forever — no auto-expiring rental |
| Catalog size | Huge — MT5 listings alone span 448+ pages, plus a separate MT4 catalog | 15 tools, every one auditable |
| Backtest claims | Vendor-supplied; MetaQuotes states it only runs a functionality-conformity check, not independent performance verification | Modelled results labeled modelled, method shown |
| Refunds | Final sale by default — refund only if the product was never delivered or a technical fault blocked delivery | 7-day pre-download refund |
| License portability | Personal-use license capped at 4 reinstalls, non-transferable, activations tied to the originating device (computer + OS) | It's your source code — no reinstall cap, nothing to transfer |
When MQL5 Market is the better pick
- You want the biggest possible catalog to browse — MQL5 Market's MT5 listings alone run 448+ pages (before even counting MT4), covering far more strategies and styles than any single-vendor shop, ours included.
- You want one-click install with built-in updates straight inside your MT4/5 terminal, with zero file or source management.
- You want to trial a live, fully-functional paid product before committing — MQL5 Market lets you rent for 1, 3, 6, or 12 months; ProEA has no rental tier.
When ProEA is the better pick
Built for traders who want to know exactly what they're running.
- Read every lineAudit it, modify it, never lose access.
- Validation math shownDeflated Sharpe, Monte Carlo, IS/OOS — not skipped.
- Own it, no auto-expiryBuy once. No auto-expiry, no reinstall caps.
- Feed it to your AISource + AI kit — extend it with any agent.
If the left column is you, subscribe there with our blessing — this page will still be here when the lease runs out. If the right column is you, everything below the buy button is yours to keep.
FAQ
Is ProEA a marketplace like MQL5?
No — it's a small first-party catalog. Every product is built and documented by one team, with full source.
Do I get source code?
Yes. Every EA and indicator ships as source (MQL5 / Pine v6), not a compiled binary.
What if it's not for me?
7-day refund before download, per the refund policy.
Comparison facts checked 2026-07-09; sources listed in our repo. If anything here is out of date, email support@pulltrade.app and we'll fix it.