Forex.com emphasizes top-tier regulation and investor protection, while RoboForex highlights a wide instrument universe and ECN options.
Forex.com edges RoboForex on the overall editorial score. The gap reflects Forex.com's top-tier regulation and investor compensation advantage.
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RoboForex offers tighter spreads from 0.00 pips vs 1.00 pips for Forex.com, reducing trading costs.
| Editorial score | 4.2/ 5 | 4.0/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.3 / 5▲ | 3.6 / 5 |
Pros
One of the few brokers accepting US retail forex clients
Deep research tools including macro analysis
Raw spread account with competitive $7 round-turn commission
MT4, MT5 and proprietary platforms
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 | Forex.com | 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) | Pass | Fail |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Pass | 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: Forex.com rates 4.2/5 and RoboForex rates 4/5. 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.
RoboForex starts from 0 pips, tighter than Forex.com's 1 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
RoboForex has $10, while Forex.com requires at least $100. This makes RoboForex more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Forex.com holds top-tier regulation (FCA, ASIC, MAS), 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.
Forex.com lists maximum leverage of 50:1, 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.
Forex.com charges $7 per lot, lower than RoboForex's $20 per lot. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day.
Forex.com supports 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. RoboForex has exclusive access to cTrader.
Forex.com wins for safety and regulation due to top-tier authorities and segregated client funds.
RoboForex wins for active traders with very high leverage and broad instrument access.
Forex.com is better suited for scalpers: lower commission ($7/lot).
RoboForex wins for platform choice with MT4/MT5, cTrader, and R Trader.
RoboForex wins for instrument variety with 9,400+ instruments.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.2 / 5▲ | 3.9 / 5 |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.1 / 5 | 4.2 / 5▲ |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
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| Founded | 1999 | 2009 |
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| Headquarters | Bedminster, New Jersey, USA | Belize City, Belize |
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| Min Deposit | $100 | $10▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 1 pips | 0 pips▼ lower |
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| Commission / lot | $7/lot▼ lower | $20/lot |
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| 1.7 pips▼ lower | 2 pips |
| Max Leverage | 50:1▲ higher | 2,000:1 |
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| Inactivity Fee | $15/month (after 12 months) | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit card | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyPerfect MoneyCrypto |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit card | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyPerfect MoneyCrypto |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | FCA ASIC MAS IIROC CFTC NFA | FSCA CySEC IFSC |
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| Platforms | 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
Investor compensation scheme coverage
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
$100 minimum deposit is higher than some peers
US clients restricted to 50:1 leverage on major pairs
Raw account pricing not available in all jurisdictions
Inactivity fee applies
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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