More powerful. More affordable.

A PineConnector alternative for MT5 and cTrader

Connect your TradingView alerts to MT5 or cTrader and manage your trading from one PineHook dashboard, where you can copy alerts across accounts, set trading windows around economic news, and adjust open positions.

cTrader runs in the cloud. No VPS needed.

Bring supported PineConnector-format alerts through compatibility mode. See how to switch.

Start free during betaCompare pricing

Free Pro access during beta with 3 licenses. No credit card required.

More licenses for your budget

Keep more of your budget for trading

$0 during beta

Pro access. No credit card.

For 1 account

49.2%lower monthly
subscription cost

PineHook Standard

$29.99/month

Planned after beta. Subject to change.

Includes 1 license

PineConnector Core1 license$59/month*

$29.01 less per month at planned pricing.

For 3 accounts

53.5%lower monthly
subscription cost

PineHook Pro

$59.99/month

Planned after beta. Subject to change.

Includes 3 licenses

PineConnector Plus3 licenses$129/month*

$69.01 less per month at planned pricing.

For 5 accounts

34.7%lower monthly
subscription cost

PineHook Premium

$129.99/month

Planned after beta. Subject to change.

Includes 10 licenses, room for 5 more accounts

PineConnector Pro5 licenses$199/month

$69.01 less per month at planned pricing.

When comparing costs, keep in mind that PineHook for MT5 runs on your own terminal, so you should include any VPS charges in your budget. PineConnector includes hosted MT5, while PineHook's cTrader connection runs in the cloud without a separate terminal or VPS.

Pricing details and sources

All prices are in USD with monthly billing, and taxes may apply. The PineHook prices shown are planned for after beta and are not yet available to purchase. *PineConnector Core and Plus cost $59 and $129 during launch, with announced prices of $69 and $149 for new subscriptions after launch. Its Pro plan costs $199 for five licenses, which PineConnector counts as concurrent account connections.

We checked PineConnector's pricing on October 1, 2026, and you can find PineHook's plan limits and annual pricing on our pricing page.

PineHook vs PineConnector

Compare platform features and operating requirements

Current capabilities, operating requirements, and sources. Checked September 24, 2026.

What mattersPineHookPineConnector
SetupPineHookFor MT5, attach the PineHook EA to your own running terminal. For cTrader, connect and manage your account through the dashboard; trading runs entirely in the cloud without a terminal or VPS.PineConnectorManaged MT5 hosting through Edge is included. Self-hosting is also available. Source
Trade CopierPineHookOne alert to selected accounts, with individual lot multipliers, symbol settings, and risk controls. Pro and Premium.PineConnectorOne License ID can deliver to multiple accounts within the plan limit. Outcomes depend on each receiving account and its settings. Source
News filterPineHookAccount-specific windows around relevant economic releases, with currency and impact settings.PineConnectorNews filtering is not available. Pulse includes an economic calendar. Source
Browser position controlsPineHookClose all or part of a selected position and edit its stop loss or take profit.PineConnectorBrowser position controls are not available. Edge provides monitoring and terminal logs. Source
Multi-target exitsPineHookUp to ten take-profit and ten stop-loss levels, with percentage or lot allocations.PineConnectorMulti-level exits are not available. Partial closes, trailing stops, and breakeven are supported. Source
Account settingsPineHookConfigure supported account settings from the dashboard.PineConnectorSelf-hosted EA settings are changed through MetaTrader inputs. Edge provides browser-based settings editing, applied through a terminal restart. Source

PineConnector's published plans and early-access capabilities can change. PineHook plan allowances.

Independent comparison. PineHook is not affiliated with or endorsed by PineConnector. Report an outdated comparison.

Trade Copier

Copy trades across accounts with individual settings

Run the same TradingView strategy across selected MT5 and cTrader accounts. Give each account its own lot multiplier, symbol mapping, and risk settings. Keep the setup together in one dashboard.

  • Choose which accounts receive the alert.
  • Scale requested trade size for each destination.
  • Review outcomes account by account.

Available on Pro and Premium. Broker volume rules and each account's limits still apply.

Explore PineHook Trade CopierTry the dashboard demo

News filter

Control when trades can open around economic news

Configure entry restrictions around relevant economic releases. Choose currencies, impact levels, and how long to hold new entries before and after an event, separately for each account.

  • Set different windows for different account rules.
  • Keep closes and order cancellations available.
  • Optionally hold stop and target changes during the window.
Configure the news filter

Trade management

Manage open positions and control how missed alerts are handled

Adjust the trade as it develops from your browser, and decide in advance what happens to alerts sent while you are disconnected.

Choose how much of a position to close

Close a whole position, a percentage, or a lot amount. Edit its stop loss and take profit from the dashboard.

Browser position controls

Build an exit plan with several targets

Configure up to ten take-profit and ten stop-loss levels with percentage or lot allocations. Your running MT5 EA manages the partial exits.

Multi-target exits and protection

Choose how missed alerts are handled after a disconnect

Set an expiry window for eligible missed alerts. Recover missed closes automatically or choose notifications only. Missed opens are not automatically replayed.

Alert recovery settings

Explore the dashboard before connecting your account

Open Trade Copier, review positions, or browse the News Calendar using sample data.

Interactive demo with sample data. All actions are simulated.

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Trade Copier dashboard preview

Trade Copier

Review connected accounts and their open positions together, with a separate multiplier for each copier destination. Read the guide.

Switching from PineConnector

Bring your existing alerts to PineHook

PineConnector compatibility mode gives supported alerts a route into PineHook. Match your configuration and test the behavior before moving your strategy.

  1. Connect your trading account

    For MT5, install the PineHook EA, enter your license, and keep your terminal running. Or connect your cTrader account through the dashboard to trade in the cloud, with no terminal, VPS, or open browser needed.

    MT5 setupcTrader setup

  2. Match your configuration

    Enable compatibility mode. Match sizing, target, pending-entry, and account-filter settings.

  3. Update the alert destination

    Use the PineHook webhook URL and license. Review the supported parameters and known differences.

  4. Test on a demo account

    Check entries, exits, volume, and strategy selection. Inspect the result in your logs and terminal.

Before trading on a live account

Review the documented differences in comment-based strategy selection, closeall scope, and atrshift. Match your settings and test your alerts on a demo account.

Read the compatibility guide

Each EA bundle has a published SHA-256 checksum. The MT5 installation guide explains how to verify your download.

Questions about switching to PineHook

Can I keep using MT5?

Yes. Install the PineHook EA in your MT5 terminal and connect it with your PineHook license. Keep the terminal running on your computer or VPS. You do not need to move your account to cTrader.

Can I bring my PineConnector alerts?

PineHook supports PineConnector-format alerts through compatibility mode. Update the webhook destination and license, match your sizing and target settings, and test on a demo account. Check the documented differences, especially comment-based strategy selection, closeall scope, and atrshift, before switching.

Does the PineHook MT5 price include hosting?

No. PineHook MT5 uses your running terminal, so include any VPS cost in your comparison. PineConnector includes managed MT5 hosting in its current plans. PineHook also offers a cloud connection for cTrader accounts without a separate terminal or VPS.

Can I copy alerts between MT5 and cTrader accounts?

Yes. Trade Copier can send an alert to selected MT5 and cTrader licenses, with separate sizing and account settings. Trade Copier is available on Pro and Premium. Each destination must be connected and its broker or prop firm must permit the automation you use.

Does the news filter guarantee compliance with my prop firm?

No. Configure currencies, impact levels, and trading windows to match your account rules. New entries can be blocked around relevant events, and stop and target changes can optionally be held. Closing positions and cancelling orders remain available. Check your firm's rules and test your configuration.

Are the PineHook prices final?

Prices labeled as planned may change before launch and are not purchasable while that label applies. The offer and price section identifies beta access separately from planned or live subscription prices. All comparison amounts are in US dollars.

Try automated trading with PineHook for free

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Free Pro access during beta with 3 licenses. No credit card required.