Two brokers face off on regulation, costs and platform choices. The matchup weighs licensing scope, pricing transparency and instrument breadth to set the scene.
Pepperstone outperforms Dupoin in regulation, platform options and instrument count, earning the higher editorial score.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose Dupoin if…
Choose Dupoin if you value domestic Indonesian regulation and a low $30 minimum deposit.
Choose Pepperstone if…
Choose Pepperstone if you want multi jurisdiction regulation and access to 1200 instruments across MT4 MT5 cTrader and TradingView.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
Pepperstone offers tighter spreads from 0.00 pips vs 1.50 pips for Dupoin, reducing trading costs.
| Editorial score | 3.6/ 5 | 4.7/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 3.6 / 5 | 4.8 / 5▲ |
Pros
BAPPEBTI-licensed and OJK-registered, full Indonesian regulatory compliance
OJK registration no. 2025020000000412 is publicly verifiable
Offers both MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5
Local Indonesian bank transfer funding with IDR accounts
Client funds held in segregated accounts
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Dupoin | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Fail | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Fail | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS) | Fail | Pass |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Pass | Pass |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Pass | Pass |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| MT4/MT5 available | Pass | Pass |
| Proprietary platform | Fail | Fail |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Fail | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Fail | Pass |
Pepperstone is the stronger choice: it rates 4.7/5 versus 3.6/5 for Dupoin, a gap that reflects clear differences across regulation, fees, and platform quality in our review.
Pepperstone starts from 0 pips, tighter than Dupoin's 1.5 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
Pepperstone has no minimum deposit, while Dupoin requires at least $30. This makes Pepperstone more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Pepperstone holds top-tier regulation (FCA, ASIC, DFSA), providing stronger investor protections. Dupoin 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.
Pepperstone stands out for beginners: it has a lower entry point and provides negative balance protection, which caps losses at your deposited amount. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
Dupoin lists maximum leverage of 100:1, while Pepperstone lists up to 500:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
Pepperstone charges $7 per lot on commission-based accounts. Commission details for Dupoin are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing.
Dupoin supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while Pepperstone supports cTrader, IRESS, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. Pepperstone has exclusive access to cTrader and IRESS and TradingView.
Pepperstone wins for safety and regulation with multiple top tier licenses and investor compensation.
Pepperstone stands out for active traders with diverse platforms and rebates.
Pepperstone is better suited for scalpers: tighter spreads from 0.00 pips.
Pepperstone offers MT4/MT5 plus cTrader, TradingView and IRESS for platform flexibility.
Pepperstone is best for beginners thanks to zero minimum deposit and strong protection.
Pepperstone offers 1200 instruments, far more than Dupoin's 100.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 3.5 / 5 | 4.8 / 5▲ |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 3.6 / 5 | 4.6 / 5▲ |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 3.5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5▲ |
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| Founded | 2020 | 2010 |
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| Headquarters | Jakarta, Indonesia | Melbourne, Australia |
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| Min Deposit | $30 | No minimum▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 1.5 pips | 0 pips▼ lower |
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| Commission / lot | N/A | $7/lot |
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| N/A | 0.7 pips |
| Max Leverage | 100:1 | 500:1▲ higher |
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| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit card | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardPayPalSkrill |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer | Bank transferCredit cardPayPalSkrill |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | BAPPEBTI OJK | FCA ASIC DFSA FMA BaFin CySEC |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 | cTrader IRESS MetaTrader 5 TradingView MetaTrader 4 |
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| Active bonuses |
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Raw spread account available
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
Mobile trading app available
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Pros
FCA, ASIC, BaFin, CySEC, DFSA licensed
Razor account: tight spreads + transparent commission
TradingView + MT4 / MT5 / cTrader
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
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
Only available to Indonesian residents, no international clients
Shorter operating history than established domestic peers
Narrow product range limited to forex and commodity futures
Leverage capped at 100:1 under BAPPEBTI rules
No top-tier regulatory licence
No negative balance protection
No investor compensation scheme
No proprietary platform
Limited charting capabilities
Support available in limited languages
Cons
Not available to US residents
No proprietary platform
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