A cheap MT5 cloud trade copier done right
The cheapest way to copy MT5 trades in the cloud is a free tier with no hidden hosting cost. RobotCopier is free for one master and three followers, then a flat $19 or $79 a month — with no per-account fees and no VPS to rent.
Cheap isn't just the sticker price
Two costs hide behind most "cheap" MT5 copiers. The first is per-account pricing: a low headline rate multiplied by every master and follower you add. The second is hosting: a "free" local copier still needs a Windows VPS running 24/7, usually $10–$20 a month. RobotCopier has neither — flat plan pricing, and cloud hosting included.
What it actually costs
| Setup | RobotCopier | Typical per-account cloud | Free local + VPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 master, 3 followers | Free | ~€36/mo | $0 + ~$15 VPS |
| 8 accounts | $19/mo flat | ~€72/mo | $0 + ~$15 VPS |
| 20 accounts | $79/mo flat | ~€180/mo | $0 + ~$15 VPS |
Indicative, September 2026. VPS figure is a typical always-on Windows VPS for a local copier.
Full comparison
| Feature | RobotCopier | Duplikium | Copiix | Local Trade Copier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free forever tier | Yes — 3 followers | Trial credit only | Yes (local) | No |
| Runs in the cloud (no VPS) | Yes | Yes | No — your PC/VPS | No — your PC/VPS |
| Pricing | Flat $19 or $79 / month | ~€9 per account / month | Free + optional donation | One-off licence |
| AI risk & analysis layer | Yes | No | No | No |
| Dual-region failover | London + New York | Multi-region servers | No | No |
| Platforms | MT5 (MT4 on request) | MT4, MT5, cTrader, more | MT4, MT5, cTrader | MT4, MT5 |
| No Expert Advisor to install | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Comparison compiled September 2026 from each vendor’s public site; check each for current terms.
Cheap without cutting corners
Being the cheap option doesn't mean fewer safeguards. Every plan, including the free one, gets dual-region failover, signed audit receipts, and access to the risk engine. You are not trading reliability for price.