The short answer
All three are interfaces onto the same UZO account. Same account types, same rules, 1:100 leverage and the same 90/10 split. The only real differences are the feel of the platform and one availability point: MetaTrader 5 is not available to US users, while TradeLocker and MatchTrader are.
When you buy a UZO challenge you pick one of three platforms to trade it on. The platform changes how you place and manage orders and what charting and automation tools you get. It does not change your target, your drawdown rules, your leverage, or how much you keep. Choose the one that matches how you like to work.
What is identical across all three
Whichever platform you choose, the trading conditions are the same. The platform is the cockpit, not the engine.
The same UZO account types (One Step, Two Step, Instant, Instant Pro, Instant 24h) with identical targets and drawdown rules.
1:100 leverage, fixed across every size.
The 90/10 split: you keep 90% of your simulated profit, at every account size.
The same markets, drawn from third-party price feeds: forex, metals, crypto, indices, stocks and energies.
Real spreads and commissions, applied uniformly.
The same allowed and banned behaviours, including EA and bot support where the platform offers it.
Your 90% does not depend on the platform
Pick the interface you are most comfortable in. It has no effect on your profit split or your rules.
MetaTrader 5 at a glance
MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is the industry veteran. It runs on desktop, web and mobile, so you can keep one setup across all your devices. It is best known for deep automation: it has the largest ecosystem of Expert Advisors (EAs), custom indicators and scripts, which makes it the natural home for algorithmic and systematic traders.
The trade-off is a steeper learning curve and a more dense, traditional interface. The one hard limit to know: MT5 is not available to traders in the United States. If you are in the US, choose TradeLocker or MatchTrader instead. On UZO, the MetaTrader 5 simulation platform is operated by UZO LTD (Saint Lucia).
TradeLocker at a glance
TradeLocker is a modern, browser-first platform with a clean web app and mobile apps. There is nothing to install: you log in and trade. It uses TradingView-style charting, so the charts feel familiar to anyone who already uses TradingView, and order placement is fast and visual.
It is a strong default for discretionary traders and for anyone who wants a quick, low-friction start without managing desktop software. TradeLocker is available to US traders.
MatchTrader at a glance
MatchTrader is also browser-first with mobile apps, with an interface that sits between TradeLocker's simplicity and MT5's depth. It offers clean charting, integrated order management and a layout that suits both manual traders and those who want a bit more control on screen.
Like TradeLocker, it requires no installation and is available to US traders. It is a good choice if you want a polished web platform with a slightly more advanced feel.
Comparison table
Feature | MetaTrader 5 | TradeLocker | MatchTrader |
Access | Desktop, web, mobile | Browser, mobile | Browser, mobile |
Best known for | EAs and automation | Fast, clean web trading | Balanced web platform |
Learning curve | Steeper | Gentle | Moderate |
Install needed | For desktop | No | No |
Available in the US | No | Yes | Yes |
Account types, rules, leverage, split | Identical | Identical | Identical |
US availability
If you are trading from the United States, MetaTrader 5 is not available to you. Choose TradeLocker or MatchTrader, both of which are open to US traders and run entirely in the browser. This is the single most important factor for US-based users, since the rules and conditions are otherwise identical across all three.
One thing to plan for
Your platform is chosen at purchase. Decide before you buy, especially if you rely on EAs (which points to MT5) or you are in the US (which rules MT5 out). If you are unsure, ask us at support@uzo.com.
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