Professional charting & analysis software
300+ indicators, Expert Advisor signals and System Tester backtesting in one platform – try every feature free for 30 days.
Start your 30-day free trial30-day free trial, then a subscription.
- 35+ yearsof development
- 300+built-in indicators
- XENITHreal-time data from Refinitiv
- 30-dayfree trial
Everything a technical analyst needs
MetaStock has been the go-to platform for serious technical analysts for decades. These are the tools you get from day one of your trial.
Expert Advisor signals
Pre-built trading systems that scan the market and generate buy/sell signals automatically.
- Buy and sell signals that scan the market in real time
- Commentary that explains the reasoning behind each signal
- Performance Systems Plus: ready-to-use trading systems built by professional traders (included with R/T)
System Tester backtesting
Backtest any trading strategy against historical data to see how it would have performed.
- Test your strategies against 20+ years of historical data
- Optimise parameters, measure drawdowns and check your edge before you risk real money
- Compare strategies side by side and rank them by return, risk-adjusted performance and maximum drawdown
Power Console scanner
Scan thousands of stocks in seconds using your own criteria or pre-built strategies.
- With MetaStock D/C's Market Explorer, scan whole markets for momentum breakouts, oversold bounces or any pattern you define
- 300+ built-in indicators to build your scans with, from Bollinger Bands and RSI to Ichimoku and Fibonacci
XENITH real-time data from Refinitiv
Streaming real-time data, Reuters news in 14 languages, and coverage across 50+ global exchanges delivered directly into your MetaStock charting software.
- Tick-by-tick streaming data across equities, forex, futures, options and indices
- Fundamental company data, watchlists and alerts
- Works with both MetaStock R/T and MetaStock D/C
Your free trial plan
Make your first 7 days count
Most people who cancel MetaStock after the first month never really used it. The trial is long enough to set things up properly — use the checklist below so you’re not staring at a blank chart when the subscription starts.
- 1Pick a version
- 2One chart
- 4One scan
- 6Test one idea
- ✓Decide
Pick the right version
- Day traders / active traders: choose MetaStock R/T and plan for XENITH real-time data (billed separately).
- Swing / position traders: MetaStock D/C with end-of-day data is enough for most after-hours work, and costs less.
- You can choose R/T or D/C during the free trial. Both use the same charting engine.
If you’re not sure, start with the style you already trade. Don’t pay for real-time data you won’t watch during market hours.
Get one chart working
- Load a market you already follow (an index or a handful of shares).
- Add one indicator you already understand (for example RSI or a moving average) — not ten.
- Save that layout as your default workspace so every session starts the same way.
Run one scan
Open the Explore Console and run a simple exploration you can explain in one sentence, for example:
- price above a moving average, or
- RSI leaving oversold.
Save the scan. Run it again the next day. The point is a repeatable routine, not a perfect system.
Test one idea (paper only)
Use System Tester on one simple rule against history. Look at drawdowns as well as wins. This is education and research only — past results are not a guide to future performance, and nothing on ChartsView is investment advice.
Decide what to keep
- Decide: keep R/T + XENITH, keep D/C, or cancel.
- If you keep it, write down your daily routine (open workspace → run scan → review 5 charts). Ten minutes a day beats a blank screen once a month.
- Prefer Real-Time / XENITH only if you will use live data; otherwise D/C is the honest fit and still uses the full MetaStock toolkit.
ChartsView is for education and information only. Nothing here is investment advice. Trading involves risk. MetaStock is charting and analysis software and does not give financial advice.
What should I do in the MetaStock free trial?
Install it, pick R/T or D/C to match how you trade, set up one chart and one scan in the first week, and try one System Tester run on paper. People who only download the software and never build a routine are the ones most likely to cancel after month one.
Will I need XENITH?
Only if you need streaming real-time data. Swing traders on D/C often use end-of-day data. XENITH is billed separately from the MetaStock software.
MetaStock products & offers
MetaStock offers several versions depending on your data needs. All include the same powerful charting engine – the difference is the data feed.
Try MetaStock 20 free for 30 days
Experience the full power of MetaStock 20 completely free for 30 days. Choose R/T (real-time) or D/C (daily charts) during your trial – both include the full feature set.
- Full MetaStock 20 software, every feature unlocked
- 300+ technical indicators
- Backtesting engine and market scanner
- Expert Advisor signals
3 months for the price of 1
Get full access to professional-grade trading software for 3 months and only pay for one.
- Normal price: 3× monthly fee
- With this offer: 1× monthly fee – save 2 months
- Applied automatically – no promo code needed
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MetaStock XENITH
Real-time global market data powered by Refinitiv: streaming quotes, Reuters news, fundamental company data and coverage of 50+ exchanges.
Daily Charts data from $39.95 a month. Real-time packages from $110 a month. Billed separately from MetaStock software.
Try XENITH free for 30 daysMetaStock R/T 20
Real-time charts, scans and signals for active traders. Built for day traders, scalpers and active traders who need tick-by-tick data, advanced charting and automated signals. Runs on XENITH market data from Refinitiv.
$1,395 one-off, or lease for $100 a month. Real-time data from $110 a month.
Get MetaStock R/T 20MetaStock D/C 20
Professional analysis tools without the real-time price tag. Built for swing traders, position traders and investors who analyse the markets after hours – the same charting engine as R/T, with end-of-day data.
$499 one-off, or $74.95 a month all-in with XENITH Daily data.
Get MetaStock D/C 20MetaStock in action
Real MetaStock screens: charts, indicators and analysis windows.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the MetaStock free trial?
30 days, with full access to MetaStock 20 and every feature unlocked. After the trial, MetaStock continues on a subscription.
What is the difference between MetaStock R/T and D/C?
MetaStock R/T is built for day traders and active traders who need real-time, tick-by-tick data, and runs on XENITH data from Refinitiv. MetaStock D/C (Daily Charts) is built for swing traders, position traders and investors, with end-of-day data. Both use the same charting engine, and you can choose either version during your trial.
What is MetaStock XENITH?
XENITH is MetaStock's market data platform, powered by Refinitiv. It delivers streaming real-time data, Reuters news in 14 languages and coverage across 50+ global exchanges. It works with both MetaStock R/T and D/C, and is billed separately from the software.
How many indicators does MetaStock include?
300+ built-in technical indicators, from Bollinger Bands, RSI and MACD to Ichimoku Clouds and Fibonacci retracements.
Can I backtest my trading strategies?
Yes. The System Tester lets you backtest strategies against 20+ years of historical data, optimise parameters, measure drawdowns, and compare strategies by return, risk-adjusted performance and maximum drawdown.
Try MetaStock free for 30 days
Get full access to MetaStock's indicators, Expert Advisor signals, System Tester and Power Console scanner. After the free trial, MetaStock continues on a subscription.
Start your 30-day free trialTrading involves risk. Capital at risk. MetaStock is charting and analysis software and does not give financial advice. Prices are in US dollars and can change. XENITH data subscriptions are billed separately.
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