Comparison · checked 12 Oct 2026
Match-Trader vs TradeLocker for prop firms.
Side by side from each vendor’s own pages: what each is, published pricing, markets, platforms, launch claims and how many prop firm sites show it. Then a verdict by use case, without scores or invented weaknesses.
Disclosure: PipValley builds websites for prop firms and isn’t affiliated with the vendors on this page, except PropSuite, our labelled technology partner. Facts are from each vendor’s own pages or named press, checked 12 Oct 2026; prices are quoted as published.
Match-Trader vs TradeLockerChecked 12 Oct 2026
- Match-Trader
- White Label: Basic: $2,500 / month · Index 94 of 529
- TradeLocker
- Starter Plan (up to 500 active accounts): $3,000 / month · Index 54 of 529
- Markets
- Match-Trader: Forex/CFD, Crypto · TradeLocker: Forex/CFD, Crypto
- Capital
- Match-Trader: software · TradeLocker: software
01Side by side
Match-Trader and TradeLocker, fact by fact.
Rows where neither vendor publishes anything are left out. Superscripts link to each vendor’s sources at the foot of the page.
| Fact | Match-Trader | TradeLocker |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Match-Trade Technologies sells the Match-Trader trading platform plus a Prop CRM (client office) and the Match2Pay crypto processor to prop firms as white label, turnkey or server licences.13 | TradeLocker licenses its web, mobile and desktop trading platform to prop firms on a per-active-account pricing model, with a simulated live environment or your own bridge.1 |
| Type | Trading platform, Prop CRM and back office, Crypto payments, Turnkey prop platform13 | Trading platform1 |
| Company | Match-Trade Technologies LLC (company number 5298324)1 | TradeLocker LTD (company registration number 729047)3 |
| Headquarters | Registered address: 2372 Morse Avenue, Irvine, California 92614, USA (site footer). Third-party profiles also list Limassol, Cyprus and Warsaw, Poland.18 | Registered address: Century House, Harold's Cross Road, Dublin, D6W P993, Ireland3 |
| Founded | 2013 (third-party profile)8 | Not published |
| Markets | Forex/CFD, Crypto14 | Forex/CFD, Crypto2 |
| Platforms | Match-Trader, MetaTrader 5 (via Prop CRM)139 | TradeLocker1 |
| Delivery model | White label, Turnkey, Licence, SaaS12 | SaaS, White label1 |
| Published pricing | White Label: Basic: $2,500 / month; White Label: Turnkey: $4,000 / month; Server: $5,000 / month; White label (Nov 2024 announcement): from $2,500 per month; Server licence (Nov 2024 announcement): from $5,000 per month; Turnkey prop (platform and CRM, Nov 2024 announcement): $4,000 a month12 | Starter Plan (up to 500 active accounts): $3,000 / month; Custom Plan (beyond 500 accounts): Quote; Competition Accounts add-on: from $290 / month for 500 accounts; Cluster Separation add-on: Quote1 |
| Pricing note | Each tier button says 'Request Offer'. The pricing page also says 'Our pricing is structured on a per-account basis'. The Nov 2024 article says hosting on AWS or Azure is included, no yearly commitment is required, and 'The new Match-Trader pricing is available upon request.'12 | They say 'No setup fees, no hidden costs' and 'Pay only for accounts that actually trade'. An active account is one with at least one open position in the billing month. The glossary says 'The minimum fee of $X applies if there are fewer than 500 accounts in a billing month' (amount not stated).1 |
| Launch time (their claim) | They say 'Start your brokerage or prop firm in just 1 week!'13 | Not published |
| Payments | Match2Pay multi-crypto payment processor (own product); regionalised local deposit and withdrawal methods; 100+ integrations including PSPs.13 | Not published |
| KYC | CRM lists a KYC / AI Verification Module; the ecosystem page has an Integrated KYC category.34 | Not published |
| Payouts | Payout policy automation: configure phase-level withdrawal eligibility for funded accounts.3 | Not published |
| Risk and capital | Prop challenges run in a VWAP-based demo execution mode; liquidity offered through strategic partner Match-Prime Liquidity (CySEC 390/20), or the firm connects its own provider.15 | Firm chooses: TradeLocker's simulated live environment (TradeLocker provides price feed and execution), or its own bridge and liquidity with A-book and B-book groups supported at the same time.1 |
| Builds marketing sites | No. No marketing-website product found; offering covers platform, CRM, branded apps and Google Analytics / Tag Manager integration.1 | No. No marketing-website product found; offering is the platform, back office, APIs and Hub listing.1 |
| Integrations listed | TradingView, YourPropFirm, Axcera, Swiset, Propriotec, FPFX Tech, UpTrader, MetaTrader 5469 | Takeprofit Tech Liquidity Hub4 |
| PipValley Index | Match-Trader: 94 of 52910 | TradeLocker: 54 of 5296 |
| Status | Active | Active |
02Verdict by use case
Which one, for which founder.
Each verdict follows from a published fact on both sides. Where the facts don’t separate them, it says so.
You want a published price to budget against
Either
Match-Trader: White Label: Basic, $2,500 / month. TradeLocker: Starter Plan (up to 500 active accounts), $3,000 / month. As published, checked 12 Oct 2026.
You run crypto challenges
Either
Match-Trader lists Forex/CFD and Crypto; TradeLocker lists Forex/CFD and Crypto.
You want a name traders already see at other firms
Match-Trader
PipValley Index, 12 Oct 2026: Match-Trader 94 of 529 firm sites; TradeLocker 54 of 529. A count of firms that show it, not customers.
You need to launch quickly
Compare their own claims
Match-Trader: 'Start your brokerage or prop firm in just 1 week!'. TradeLocker: no launch time published. Both are vendor claims; neither is measured.
You want the vendor to build your marketing site
Neither states it
Neither sells marketing sites. PipValley builds prop firm websites wired to either one.
03Your website
Either way, you need the site.
Match-Trader doesn’t sell marketing sites; TradeLocker doesn’t sell marketing sites. PipValley designs and builds prop firm websites and wires them to whichever you choose: checkout links per plan and size, the challenge table, login, legal pages and affiliate tracking. Full write-ups: Match-Trader, TradeLocker.
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04FAQ
Match-Trader vs TradeLocker: questions.
What is the difference between Match-Trader and TradeLocker?
Match-Trade Technologies sells the Match-Trader trading platform plus a Prop CRM (client office) and the Match2Pay crypto processor to prop firms as white label, turnkey or server licences. TradeLocker licenses its web, mobile and desktop trading platform to prop firms on a per-active-account pricing model, with a simulated live environment or your own bridge.
Which is cheaper, Match-Trader or TradeLocker?
Published pricing (checked 12 Oct 2026): White Label: Basic, $2,500 / month; White Label: Turnkey, $4,000 / month; Server, $5,000 / month. Published pricing (checked 12 Oct 2026): Starter Plan (up to 500 active accounts), $3,000 / month; Custom Plan (beyond 500 accounts), Quote; Competition Accounts add-on, from $290 / month for 500 accounts. Prices are on different bases, so compare them at your expected account volume and revenue.
Which launches faster, Match-Trader or TradeLocker?
Match-Trader: They say 'Start your brokerage or prop firm in just 1 week!' TradeLocker: no launch time published. These are their claims, not measured times.
Which is used by more prop firms, Match-Trader or TradeLocker?
In the PipValley Index (529 prop firm sites crawled on 12 Oct 2026), 94 show Match-Trader. In the PipValley Index (529 prop firm sites crawled on 12 Oct 2026), 54 show TradeLocker. These count firms whose public pages show each vendor, not customers.
Which trading platforms do Match-Trader and TradeLocker support?
Match-Trader: Match-Trader and MetaTrader 5 (via Prop CRM). TradeLocker: TradeLocker.
Do Match-Trader and TradeLocker support futures?
Match-Trader lists Forex/CFD and Crypto; TradeLocker lists Forex/CFD and Crypto.
Who carries payout risk on Match-Trader and TradeLocker?
Match-Trader: Prop challenges run in a VWAP-based demo execution mode; liquidity offered through strategic partner Match-Prime Liquidity (CySEC 390/20), or the firm connects its own provider. TradeLocker: Firm chooses: TradeLocker's simulated live environment (TradeLocker provides price feed and execution), or its own bridge and liquidity with A-book and B-book groups supported at the same time.
Can you use Match-Trader and TradeLocker together?
Neither lists the other among its platforms or integrations (checked 12 Oct 2026). Ask both vendors before you plan on it.
Do Match-Trader or TradeLocker build prop firm websites?
Match-Trader: no. TradeLocker: no. PipValley designs and builds prop firm websites that connect to either.
Who is behind Match-Trader and TradeLocker?
Match-Trader: Match-Trade Technologies LLC (company number 5298324); Registered address: 2372 Morse Avenue, Irvine, California 92614, USA (site footer). Third-party profiles also list Limassol, Cyprus and Warsaw, Poland. TradeLocker: TradeLocker LTD (company registration number 729047); Registered address: Century House, Harold's Cross Road, Dublin, D6W P993, Ireland.
What do Match-Trader and TradeLocker claim?
Match-Trader: They say they can deliver full setup 'in just days' and launch a brokerage or prop firm in one week. They say the CRM connects with 100+ ready-made integrations. TradeLocker: They say they work with 20+ brokers, 80+ prop firms and 60+ partner tools. They say Hub listing helps firms 'reach thousands of traders each month'. Their own statements, not verified outcomes.
05Sources
Every fact, linked and dated.
Both vendors’ sources, read on 12 Oct 2026. Numbers restart for each vendor.
Match-Trader sources
- 01Match-Trader: Prop Trading Platform (pricing)Vendor page · checked 12 Oct 2026
- 02Match-Trader: White Label as low as $2500 and Server from $5000 (8 Nov 2024)Vendor page · checked 12 Oct 2026
- 03Match-Trader: Prop Trading CRM & Client OfficeVendor page · checked 12 Oct 2026
- 04Match-Trader: EcosystemVendor page · checked 12 Oct 2026
- 05Match-Trader: About usVendor page · checked 12 Oct 2026
- 06Finance Magnates: Match-Trader integrates with YourPropFirm CRMPress · checked 12 Oct 2026
- 07Finance Magnates: Prop firm SurgeTrader shuts down a week after losing Match-Trader licencePress · checked 12 Oct 2026
- 08FXStreet company profile: Match-Trade TechnologiesAggregator · checked 12 Oct 2026
- 09Finance Magnates: Prop firms get full MetaTrader 5 support as Match-Trader expands platform features (18 Feb 2026)Press · checked 12 Oct 2026
- 10PipValley Index crawl, 12 Oct 2026PipValley Index · checked 12 Oct 2026
TradeLocker sources
- 01TradeLocker: Pricing for prop firmsVendor page · checked 12 Oct 2026
- 02TradeLocker Hub: Prop firmsVendor page · checked 12 Oct 2026
- 03TradeLocker: Terms and conditionsVendor page · checked 12 Oct 2026
- 04Finance Magnates: TradeLocker expands liquidity options, adds Takeprofit TechPress · checked 12 Oct 2026
- 05Finance Magnates: cTrader restricts US prop firm accessPress · checked 12 Oct 2026
- 06PipValley Index crawl, 12 Oct 2026PipValley Index · checked 12 Oct 2026
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