Editions, Installation & Update Channels
PtView Workstation ships as a single unified Windows package with automatic delta updates powered by Velopack.
Editions: Community vs. Pro
You never need to uninstall or download a different build to switch editions. You can upgrade directly inside the app via VietQR or enter a Pro license key under Settings → License — see the Upgrading to Pro & Payment Guide for step-by-step instructions.
28-Day Complimentary Pro Trial
Every new installation automatically begins with 28 days of full Pro access — no sign-up or credit card required. After 28 days, PTView smoothly switches to the Community Edition (free forever) while keeping all your workspaces, settings, indicators, and drawings intact.
| Feature / Capability | Community Edition (Free) | Pro Edition (or 28-Day Trial) |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Exchange Real-Time Feeds | 29 supported exchanges (Spot, Perpetual & Futures) | 29 supported exchanges (Spot, Perpetual & Futures) |
| Concurrent Charts per Grid | Up to 2 charts (Single / Split) | Up to 4 charts (2×2, 1+2, 1+3 grid layouts) |
| Indicators per Chart | Up to 3 active indicators (X/3 badge) | Unlimited active indicators |
Custom C# SDK Plugins (PTView.SDK) | Built-in indicators only | Full external plugin hosting (isolated worker) |
| AI Copilot & ReAct Automation | Standard single-account AI analysis | Full ReAct Copilot + Multi-Account Failover |
| External MCP Integration | Standard MCP access | Unrestricted MCP tool execution |
| Historical Candle Memory Buffer | Up to 2,000 bars per timeframe | Up to 50,000+ bars with disk caching |
| License Activation | Free forever (no key required) | Offline ECDSA P-256 license key |
Installation Options
1. Windows Installer (PTViewWorkstation-win-Setup.exe) — Recommended
- Installs into your user profile (
%LocalAppData%\PTViewWorkstation) with no Administrator rights required. - Creates Desktop and Start Menu shortcuts.
- Enables automatic background delta updates (
~1 MBpatches applied in seconds on restart). - Keeps your user data separate under
%LocalAppData%\PTViewso updates never overwrite workspaces.
2. Portable Archive (PTViewWorkstation-win-Portable.zip)
- Self-contained archive for USB drives or locked-down corporate PCs.
- Extract to any folder and run
PTView.Desktop.exe. - Stores settings, cache, and workspaces inside
<ExtractedFolder>\data\.
Update Channels: Stable vs. Beta
- Stable Channel: Thoroughly tested production releases recommended for daily live analysis.
- Beta Channel: Early-access releases with the latest features, AI Copilot upgrades, and UI refinements.
Switching Update Channels
- Open Settings (Ctrl + P).
- Select Updates in the left sidebar.
- Choose Stable or Beta under Update Channel, then click Check for Updates Now.
When switching from Beta back to Stable, keep Allow channel downgrade enabled in Settings → Updates so Velopack can install the latest Stable build cleanly without touching your data.