Custom MT4/MT5 EA Development Cost: Packages and Quote Checklist
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Updated 5 October 2026. The cost of a custom MT4 or MT5 Expert Advisor depends on what the software must do and how you will accept the finished build. Start with a written strategy brief, then confirm the package and deliverables before paying.
Compare PMotive Custom EA Development packages → or send your strategy brief for a scope review →.
PMotive's current development packages
| Package | Listed price in ZAR | Suitable starting scope |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | R3,499.99 | Simple entry and exit rules with straightforward risk controls. |
| Advanced | R6,999.99 | More complex conditions and agreed risk-management or indicator integration. |
| Premium | R11,199.99 | Detailed full-strategy automation with source-code requirements agreed in writing. |
These are catalogue prices checked on 5 October 2026. The live package page and agreed quotation govern the current price and scope. Confirm any promotion or custom extension before payment. Checkout is processed in South African rand; international payment providers may apply currency-conversion fees.
What makes a build more expensive?
- Platform count: an MT4 build and an MT5 build are separate deliverables unless both are agreed.
- Strategy complexity: multiple timeframes, symbols, filters and order states require more implementation and testing.
- External dependencies: custom indicators, data feeds, dashboards and other integrations need a compatibility review.
- Risk and recovery logic: position limits, duplicate-order protection, restart behaviour and error handling add acceptance scenarios.
- Handover: source code, documentation, licence rights and future maintenance must be defined in the quote.
A brief that helps you get an accurate quote
Send your chosen platform, broker and account type; symbols and timeframes; exact entry and exit conditions; indicator settings; position-sizing rules; and examples of valid and invalid trades. List essential features separately from optional ones. If “strong momentum” or “near support” still needs human judgement, define the measurement before requesting automation.
For example, a single-symbol moving-average rule with fixed exits is a different project from a multi-symbol system with partial closes, a dashboard and custom news handling. A useful quote explains which requirements are included, rather than assigning one price to every strategy.
What to agree before paying
- Confirm the specification, selected package and any additional costs.
- Record compiled-file and source-code deliverables, usage rights and third-party dependencies.
- Agree a schedule, payment milestones and the process for later scope changes.
- Define pass/fail tests for entries, exits, no-trade conditions, rejected orders and restarts.
- Clarify which corrections, revisions, setup assistance and maintenance are included.
Software acceptance is different from trading performance
A build should execute the agreed rules correctly. A profitable backtest alone does not prove that the specification was implemented correctly, and correct software cannot guarantee that a trading strategy will make money. Test the agreed scenarios, keep the build number and settings, and report any issue with logs and the expected behaviour.
Ready to discuss your project?
Submit your MT4/MT5 strategy brief, or contact official PMotive support. Include the platform, market and written rules so the discussion can focus on a suitable scope.
View the Custom EA Development hub for current packages, requirements and the project process.