The scores are close: Forex.com rates 3.9/5 and FXOpen rates 3.6/5. Forex.com has a marginal edge in our scoring, but the difference is small enough that your specific priorities — fees, platforms, or regulatory jurisdiction — should guide the final choice.

FXOpen lists a lower spread from 0, compared with Forex.com's 1. Crypto trading costs are typically quoted as a percentage of the trade value; check each exchange's full fee schedule, as maker/taker rates and volume discounts vary.

Both Forex.com and FXOpen require a minimum deposit of $100 to start trading crypto.

Both Forex.com and FXOpen hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Check each exchange's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.

For beginners, both exchanges provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each exchange's site before deciding.

Forex.com offers up to 50:1 on perpetual or margin products, versus FXOpen's 2:1 cap. Margin and futures trading carry higher risk than spot crypto; confirm product availability and jurisdiction-specific limits on each exchange's website.

FXOpen charges $3 per trade, lower than Forex.com's $7 per trade. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day. Crypto fees are typically quoted as maker/taker rates rather than fixed per-trade commissions; check each exchange's fee schedule for volume-based discounts.

Forex.com supports MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4, while FXOpen supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. Forex.com has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile. FXOpen has exclusive access to cTrader.

FXOpen scores better on fee criteria (no deposit fee). Always check both exchanges' current fee schedules, as maker/taker rates and withdrawal fees vary and are subject to change.