Two regulated forex brokers face off: FP Markets and FxPro, each offering multiple platforms and ECN-like pricing. The tension centers on cost, regulation, and platform breadth.
FP Markets edges FxPro on the editorial score, driven by stronger regulation and higher category scores. FxPro remains competitive with multi-platform support and solid regulation.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose FP Markets if…
Choose FP Markets if you want true ECN pricing from 0 pips with $6/lot and IRESS access for share CFDs.
Choose FxPro if…
Choose FxPro if you want MT4/MT5 and cTrader alongside a proprietary Web/Mobile platform.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
FP Markets offers tighter spreads from 0.00 pips vs 1.20 pips for FxPro, reducing trading costs.
| Editorial score | 4.5/ 5 | 4.3/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.6 / 5▲ | 4.4 / 5 |
Pros
True ECN pricing from 0.0 pips + $6 round-turn commission
Supports MT4, MT5, and cTrader, all three major platforms
IRESS platform for direct-access share CFD trading
Strong ASIC and CySEC regulation
Client funds held in segregated accounts
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | FP Markets | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS) | Pass | 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 | 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: FP Markets rates 4.5/5 and FxPro rates 4.3/5. FP Markets 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.
FP Markets starts from 0 pips, tighter than FxPro's 1.2 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
Both FP Markets and FxPro require a minimum deposit of $100 to open a live trading account.
Both FP Markets and FxPro hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
For beginners, both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each broker's site before deciding.
FP Markets lists maximum leverage of 500:1, while FxPro 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.
FP Markets charges $6 per lot, lower than FxPro's $7 per lot. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day.
FP Markets supports cTrader, IRESS, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, while FxPro supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4. Both provide cTrader and MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. FP Markets has exclusive access to IRESS and TradingView. FxPro has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
FP Markets wins for safety & regulation, holding ASIC and CySEC with higher regulatory scores.
FP Markets wins for active traders due to vast instrument variety and true ECN pricing.
FP Markets is better suited for scalpers: lower commission ($6/lot), tighter spreads from 0.00 pips.
FP Markets wins for platform choice with MT4/MT5, cTrader, TradingView, and IRESS.
FP Markets wins for instrument variety due to 10,000 instruments.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.5 / 5▲ | 4.4 / 5 |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.4 / 5▲ | 4.2 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.3 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2005 | 2006 |
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| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | London, United Kingdom |
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| Min Deposit | $100 | $100 |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips▼ lower | 1.2 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $6/lot▼ lower | $7/lot |
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| 0.6 pips▼ lower | 1.9 pips |
| Max Leverage | 500:1 | 500:1 |
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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 cardSkrillNetellerPOLiPayPal | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerPOLi | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC CySEC | FCA FSCA CySEC |
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| Platforms | cTrader IRESS MetaTrader 5 TradingView MetaTrader 4 | cTrader MetaTrader 5 Proprietary Web/Mobile MetaTrader 4 |
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| Active bonuses |
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Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
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
Pros
Supports all four major platforms: MT4, MT5, cTrader, and proprietary
Strong FCA and CySEC regulation
No dealing desk execution on raw accounts
Negative balance protection
Client funds held in segregated accounts
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
IRESS platform has a monthly fee for lower-volume traders
Customer support primarily oriented toward Australian trading hours
Not available to US residents
No proprietary platform
Cons
Customer support can be slow during peak hours
FxPro Edge proprietary platform less feature-rich than MT4
Not available to US residents
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Score 4.3 / 5
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