cTrader Algo
The part of cTrader for building robots (cBots) and indicators in C# or Python.
A modern alternative to MetaTrader for C# and Python developers trading through cTrader brokers.
Who it is for
People who prefer C# or Python over a proprietary language and have a broker offering cTrader.
Strengths
- Robots (cBots) and indicators in C# or Python, general-purpose languages.
Good to know
- Python requires a separate installation.
- The help page we checked does not mention backtesting: check the documentation before choosing.
Want a bot built on cTrader Algo, or something similar?
We set it up, connect it to your accounts and keep it running.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from these sources, checked on 2026-10-24. If something has changed, the source wins; tell us at hello@heybotify.com.
- https://help.ctrader.com/ctrader-algo/: what cTrader Algo is, languages and cBots
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