VPS Cost & Deployment Calculator
Estimate your 24/7 server running costs for MT5 Risk Protection. Compare Linux (Official Wine 1-Command Setup) against Windows Server VPS to discover how much you save per year.
Each account runs 1 linked MT5 EA Kill-Switch instance.
Ref: MQL5 Article #625
Estimated Monthly Server Cost
$5.50 / mo
Annual Savings vs Windows Server
$150.00 USD
Linux VPS eliminates OS licensing fees and consumes ~80% less RAM than Windows GUI.
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Partner Directory in Progress • No Active Codes YetRunning a 24/7 MT5 risk-control terminal needs a server that never sleeps. This calculator compares the monthly and annual cost of a Linux VPS (via the official Wine 1-command setup) against a Windows Server VPS, so you can see how much you save per year per terminal before you provision anything.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Linux cheaper than Windows for MT5?
Linux VPS instances have no Windows Server license cost, so the per-unit price is lower. The calculator uses typical baseline figures (e.g. ~$5.50/month Linux vs ~$18/month Windows) to show the annual difference.
Can MT5 run on Linux?
Yes, via the official Wine 1-command setup documented in the deployment guides. This is the approach the calculator's Linux option assumes.
Is a VPS required to use XpFirm?
XpFirm is bring-your-own-infrastructure: you use your own MT5 terminal, broker/prop-firm account, and PC or VPS. A VPS can be used for continuous bridge connection but is not provided by XpFirm.