web based platform and a software platform

Discussion in 'Retail Brokers' started by ys7799, Feb 3, 2008.

  1. ys7799

    ys7799

    Can someone explain me what is the different between web based platform and software platform
     
  2. LlewS

    LlewS

    execution speed
     
  3. ys7799

    ys7799

    Thanks :)
     
  4. LlewS

    LlewS

    Most software based platforms will not use "http" and thus not require page refreshes and other slow downs associated with a web interface.

    Also, in some cases, a web interface is not necessarily a direct connection to the market i.e. exchanges and ECNs. Most brokers actually do provide a "direct connection" through their web interface so it is just a slower connection than their software based interface.