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From my own experience navigating broker choices, platform support is a critical factor I always verify before considering any firm. With Angel One, I found their technology geared primarily to equities, options, and mutual funds trading—mainly via their proprietary platforms rather than widely-used third-party software common in global forex circles. Specifically, Angel One offers three platforms: the Angel One Super App (for mobiles), Angel One Trade (a web-based portal), and Smart API (targeted at developers and algo traders). All three are developed in-house. What immediately stood out for me was the lack of support for platforms like MT4, MT5, or cTrader—tools I usually rely on for forex and more specialized execution or analysis workflows. As someone who values transparent order routing and global standard tools, this is a notable limitation. In practical terms, if you’re used to MT4/MT5 for customizing indicators and running expert advisors, you simply won’t find that ecosystem here. While Angel One’s app interface is regarded as intuitive and user-friendly (which I did verify myself), this doesn't substitute the advanced features that traders might expect from established third-party solutions. For me, the absence of industry-standard trading platforms significantly narrows Angel One’s appeal, especially for those coming from international FX or CFD backgrounds. For anyone thinking about algo trading or third-party tool integration, I recommend being especially cautious and thoroughly considering how this may impact your usual routines or strategies.