This head-to-head pits AvaTrade against RoboForex on regulation depth, pricing structure, and platform breadth. See how trust, costs, and choice tilt the balance.
AvaTrade outperforms RoboForex on editorial score (4.4/5 vs 4.0/5) and is heavily regulated across multiple jurisdictions. RoboForex operates with IFSC Belize and offshore status, with no top-tier regulatory licence.
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Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
RoboForex offers tighter spreads from 0.00 pips vs 0.90 pips for AvaTrade, reducing trading costs.
| Editorial score | 4.4/ 5 | 4.0/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.4 / 5▲ | 3.6 / 5 |
Pros
Heavily regulated across 6+ jurisdictions
AvaOptions platform for vanilla options trading
Strong educational content and structured courses
Multiple platforms including MT4, MT5 and proprietary AvaTradeGo
Regulated by top-tier authorities (FCA, ASIC, CySEC)
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | AvaTrade | RoboForex |
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| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Pass | Fail |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS) | Fail | Fail |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Fail | Pass |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Fail | Pass |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| MT4/MT5 available | Pass | Pass |
| Proprietary platform | Pass | Pass |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Pass |
The scores are close: AvaTrade rates 4.4/5 and RoboForex rates 4/5. AvaTrade 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.
RoboForex starts from 0 pips, tighter than AvaTrade's 0.9 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
RoboForex has $10, while AvaTrade requires at least $100. This makes RoboForex more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
AvaTrade holds top-tier regulation (ASIC, FSCA, MFSA), providing stronger investor protections. RoboForex may be regulated but does not hold top-tier status in our data. Verify regulatory status on each regulator's public register before depositing funds.
For beginners, two factors stand out: RoboForex requires a lower minimum deposit ($10), lowering the barrier to entry, and both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
AvaTrade lists maximum leverage of 400:1, while RoboForex lists up to 2000:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
RoboForex charges $20 per lot on commission-based accounts. Commission details for AvaTrade are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing.
AvaTrade supports ZuluTrade, MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4, while RoboForex supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and Proprietary Web/Mobile and MetaTrader 4. AvaTrade has exclusive access to ZuluTrade. RoboForex has exclusive access to cTrader.
AvaTrade wins for safety and regulation due to multi-jurisdiction oversight and segregated client funds.
RoboForex wins for active traders due to 2000:1 leverage and ECN options.
RoboForex is better suited for scalpers: raw/ECN spreads available, tighter spreads from 0.00 pips.
RoboForex wins for platform choice with MT4, MT5, cTrader and R Trader.
AvaTrade wins for beginners due to strong educational content and structured courses.
RoboForex wins for instrument variety with 9,400+ instruments.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.4 / 5▲ | 3.9 / 5 |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.3 / 5▲ | 4.2 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.4 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2006 | 2009 |
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| Headquarters | Dublin, Ireland | Belize City, Belize |
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| Min Deposit | $100 | $10▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 0.9 pips | 0 pips▼ lower |
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| Commission / lot | N/A | $20/lot |
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| N/A | 2 pips |
| Max Leverage | 400:1▲ higher | 2,000:1 |
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| Inactivity Fee | $50/month (after 3 months) | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyPerfect MoneyCrypto |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyPerfect MoneyCrypto |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC FSCA MFSA CBI ADGM | FSCA CySEC IFSC |
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| Platforms | ZuluTrade MetaTrader 5 Proprietary Web/Mobile MetaTrader 4 | cTrader MetaTrader 5 Proprietary Web/Mobile MetaTrader 4 |
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| Active bonuses |
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Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
No deposit fees
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Pros
12,000+ instruments including real stocks and ETFs
cTrader available with full Level II and cAlgo
Multiple account types from Cent to ECN
R Trader proprietary platform with built-in analytics
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Raw spread account available
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Cons
Inactivity fee of $50 after 3 months of no trading
Not available to US residents
Spread-only model means no raw ECN pricing
No investor compensation scheme
Cons
Primary entity uses IFSC Belize, offshore, limited protection
ECN commission of $20 round-turn is higher than IC Markets ($7)
Very high leverage (2000:1) amplifies risk significantly
No top-tier regulatory licence
No investor compensation scheme
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