Free and Cheapest TradingView to MT4 Bridges in 2026
Yes, you can connect TradingView to MT4 for free. TradingView Link's free plan has no time limit and needs no credit card: 5 alerts a month, each placed in about 20 seconds. For daily trading, the lowest monthly price we found for MT4 is our Basic plan at $4.99 a month. The other MT4 bridges we compared cost $119.88 to $169 for the first year, and PineConnector's current plans don't support MT4 at all.
We make TradingView Link, so we aren't neutral. Every competitor price below comes from that company's own website, checked in November 2026 and linked in the sources at the end. Prices change, so check them before you buy.
Which TradingView to MT4 bridges are free?
Of the bridges we compared, only TradingView Link has a free plan without a time limit. It uses the same Expert Advisor (EA) and alert format as the paid plans, so whatever you set up for free keeps working when you upgrade.
| Price | $0, with no time limit |
|---|---|
| Alerts | 5 a month |
| Speed | About 20 seconds from alert to order |
| Credit card | Not needed |
| Platforms | MT4 and MT5 |
The other bridges that support MT4 offer trials instead:
| Bridge | Trial | Then from |
|---|---|---|
| TradingConnector | 7-day free trial (monthly plan) | $14.99/month or $149/year |
| MetaConnector | 7-day free trial | $19 for 1 account, 1 month |
| WebhookTrade | 3-day trial, no card | $14.99/month, or $9.99/month billed every 3 months |
The free TradingView to MT5 bridge page explains everything the free plan includes and what it doesn't.
What's the cheapest TradingView to MT4 bridge?
For one MT4 account, here is the cheapest published way to keep each bridge running for one year and for three years:
| Bridge and plan | Price | 1 year | 3 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| TradingView Link Free | $0, 5 alerts a month | $0 | $0 |
| TradingView Link Basic | $4.99 a month, 500 alerts a day | $59.88 | $179.64 |
| WebhookTrade | $29.97 every 3 months | $119.88 | $359.64 |
| MetaConnector Professional | $49 every 4 months, up to 3 accounts | $147 | $441 |
| TradingConnector | $149 a year | $149 | $447 |
| MetaConnector Pro | $169 once, up to 10 accounts, lifetime | $169 | $169 |
- Month to month, TradingView Link Basic is the cheapest at $4.99. WebhookTrade and TradingConnector cost $14.99 a month, and MetaConnector costs $19 for a month.
- Over three years or more, MetaConnector's one-off $169 licence costs less than Basic from the 34th month, and it covers up to 10 accounts. A one-off price only pays off if you keep using that bridge for years.
- Alert limits differ. Basic includes 500 alerts a day at about 3 seconds each; MetaConnector and TradingConnector advertise unlimited alerts. Most strategies send far fewer than 500 alerts a day.
- The totals leave out other costs: a TradingView plan for webhook alerts, and a Windows VPS if you don't want to keep your own PC running. WebhookTrade runs in the cloud, so it needs no VPS.
Which bridges still support MT4?
| Bridge | MT4 | How it runs |
|---|---|---|
| TradingView Link | Yes | EA in your own MT terminal |
| PineConnector | No | Hosted MT5 included in every plan |
| TradingConnector | Yes | Also forwards Telegram signals |
| MetaConnector | Yes | $49 for 3 accounts for 4 months; $169 one-off for 10 accounts, lifetime |
| WebhookTrade | Yes | Cloud-hosted; you give it your MT login and trading password. Also takes alerts by email |
| TradeSgnl | Not listed | Cloud MT5 terminal; full plans $24.99 to $79.99/month |
| SignalForge | Not listed | Prop-firm and news filters on its Trader plan |
"Not listed" means the vendor's site doesn't mention MT4. Switching from PineConnector? See our PineConnector alternative with MT4 support, or the best TradingView to MT5 bridges if you're open to MT5.
Do you need a paid TradingView plan?
With TradingView Link and other webhook-based bridges, yes. TradingView only sends webhook alerts from its paid plans (Essential and up), and it asks you to turn on 2-factor authentication first. Two bridges offer other routes: WebhookTrade says it can take alerts by email, which works with TradingView's free plan, and TradingConnector's Chrome extension reads alerts from a TradingView tab that you keep open on the same PC as MetaTrader.
Can you build a free MT4 bridge yourself?
If you can code, yes, but it's more work than on MT5. MT4 EAs can call a web server with the WebRequest() function, so you need your own server to receive TradingView's webhooks, and an EA that fetches the signals from it and places the orders. TradingView only sends webhooks to ports 80 and 443, so the server needs a public web address, and you're responsible for its security, uptime and every failed order. The MetaTrader5 package for Python only works with MT5, so it isn't an option on MT4.
How do you start on the free plan with MT4?
- Create an account with Start free below. No credit card is needed.
- In the dashboard, create an MT4 webhook and download the MT4 EA.
- In MT4, open Tools → Options → Expert Advisors, allow automated trading and DLL
imports, and add
https://tradingviewlink.comto the URLs allowed for WebRequest. Make sure the AutoTrading button is green. - Attach the EA to one chart and enter your webhook ID. Then paste your webhook URL into a TradingView alert, with your webhook password on the first line of the message.
- Fire a test alert on a demo account and check that the order appears.
Our guide on how to connect TradingView to MT4 covers each step, with alert examples and fixes for common errors.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free TradingView to MT4 bridge?
Yes. TradingView Link has a free plan that sends TradingView alerts to MT4 with no time limit and no credit card: 5 alerts a month, each placed in about 20 seconds. The other MT4 bridges we compared offer trials of 3 or 7 days instead.
What is the cheapest TradingView to MT4 bridge?
Of the bridges we compared, TradingView Link Basic has the lowest monthly price for MT4: $4.99 a month, or $59.88 a year, for 500 alerts a day. Over three years or more, MetaConnector's one-off $169 lifetime licence can cost less.
Does PineConnector work with MT4?
Not on its current plans. PineConnector's plans, from $59 a month, are MT5 only (checked November 2026).
Do I need a paid TradingView plan for MT4 automation?
For TradingView Link, yes: it uses webhook alerts, which TradingView includes from its Essential plan up, with 2-factor authentication turned on. WebhookTrade says it can take alerts by email instead, and TradingConnector's Chrome extension reads alerts from an open TradingView tab.
Can I move from MT4 to MT5 later?
Yes. Every TradingView Link plan, including Free, works with both MT4 and MT5. Create an MT5 webhook in the dashboard and install the MT5 EA; the alert syntax is the same on both.
Is the free plan enough for live trading on MT4?
Usually not. 5 alerts a month at about 20 seconds each suit testing a setup on a demo account. A strategy that trades every day needs a paid plan; Basic costs $4.99 a month for 500 alerts a day at about 3 seconds.
Sources
- PineConnector pricing
- TradingConnector pricing
- MetaConnector plans
- WebhookTrade pricing table
- TradeSgnl pricing
- SignalForge
- TradingView pricing (webhook notifications by plan)
- WebhookTrade setup guide (alerts by email)
- TradingConnector: webhook vs Chrome extension
- WebRequest() in MQL4 (MetaQuotes documentation)
All checked in November 2026. TradingView Link figures come from our own pricing page.
Related guides
- How to connect TradingView to MT5
- How to connect TradingView to MT4
- PineConnector alternative with MT4 support
- Best TradingView to MT5 bridges, compared
- Free TradingView to MT5 bridge: what you get for $0
- How to automate a TradingView strategy on MT4 and MT5
- TradingView to MT5 not working? How to fix it
- Prop-firm EA rules: FTMO, FundedNext and The5ers
- Full documentation: alert syntax, EA settings and troubleshooting
- FAQ: trials, billing and signal limits