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) | One-time purchase |
| 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.
You can read every line
Source included means you can audit the logic, modify it, and never lose access.
Validation math included
Deflated Sharpe, Monte Carlo, IS/OOS — the checks most marketplace listings skip.
One-time, not rental
Pay once, own it. No monthly rent on your own tools.
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.