The short answer
Both are interfaces onto the same UZO account. Same account types, same rules, 1:100 leverage and the same 90/10 profit split, which is set by UZO rather than by your platform. The only real differences are the feel of the platform and one availability point: MetaTrader 5 is not available to US users, whilst TradeLocker is.
When you buy a UZO challenge you choose one of two platforms to trade it on. The platform changes how you place and manage orders and which 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 both
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 and Instant 24h), with identical targets and drawdown rules.
1:100 leverage, fixed across every size.
The same 90/10 profit split. You keep 90% on every product and at every account size, one of the most generous shares available.
The same markets: forex, metals, crypto, indices, shares and energies, across more than 1,300 instruments.
The same rules on what is and is not allowed, including support for Expert Advisors and automated strategies, on your own account and with your own settings, where the platform provides it.
Your 90/10 split is the same either way
Pick the interface you are most comfortable in. It has no effect on your split or your rules. You keep 90% on both platforms.
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 a natural home for algorithmic and systematic traders.
The trade-off is a steeper learning curve and a denser, more 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 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.
Comparison table
Feature | MetaTrader 5 | TradeLocker |
Access | Desktop, web, mobile | Browser, mobile |
Best known for | EAs and automation | Fast, clean web trading |
Learning curve | Steeper | Gentle |
Install needed | For desktop | No |
Available in the US | No | Yes |
Account types, rules, leverage, split | Identical | Identical |
US availability
If you are trading from the United States, MetaTrader 5 is not available to you. Choose TradeLocker, which is open to US traders and runs entirely in the browser. This is the single most important factor for US-based users, since the rules and conditions are otherwise identical on both platforms.
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). Should you be unsure, ask us at [email protected].
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