cTrader CLI (ctrader-cli) is the headless command-line client for the cTrader
trading platform. It connects with cTrader ID credentials and covers account and
symbol queries, market data, order and position management, history and reporting,
price alerts, indicator calculation, and running or backtesting cBots — all without
the desktop UI.
Publisher’s description
What is cTrader CLI?
cTrader CLI by Spotware is proprietary Windows software in the finance & crypto category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 56.8 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: cTrader CLI is a finance & crypto tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is cTrader CLI safe to download?
- The file is served by getctraderwin.spotware.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6DA989ED5C9AB95D05EC84CF8FA2DBD876A3D6943E50DB4E910FBADC96CA8CB3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9.0Latest | July 7, 2026 | 56.8 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Spotware.cTrader.CLI -ectrader-cli-5.9.0-win-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Spotware
- Category
- Finance & crypto
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 5.9.0
- Released
- July 7, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 20, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- ctrader.com
- winget ID
- Spotware.cTrader.CLI
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Frequently asked questions
Is cTrader CLI free?
cTrader CLI is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is cTrader CLI safe to download?
The download comes from getctraderwin.spotware.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install cTrader CLI with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can cTrader CLI be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does cTrader CLI run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use cTrader CLI without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to cTrader CLI?
GnuCash, Binance, Electrum, Bisq and Chia. The alternatives page compares them.
