GO Markets and RoboForex face off on regulation, costs, and platform options. The contrast highlights how protection levels weigh against instrument access.
GO Markets and RoboForex are closely matched, but GO Markets offers top-tier regulation and compensation that RoboForex does not.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose GO Markets if…
Choose GO Markets if you prioritise top-tier regulation and investor protection.
Choose RoboForex if…
Choose RoboForex if you want a broad instrument range and a proprietary platform.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
Both brokers offer spreads from 0.00 pips.
| Editorial score | 4.0/ 5 | 4.0/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.0 / 5▲ | 3.6 / 5 |
Pros
True ECN execution with three platform options
ASIC-regulated with a clean Australian track record since 2006
Competitive $5 round-turn ECN commission
Good for Australia and Asia-Pacific timezone traders
Client funds held in segregated accounts
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | GO Markets | RoboForex |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 |
GO Markets and RoboForex share the same editorial score of 4/5. One concrete differentiator: RoboForex requires a lower minimum deposit.
Both GO Markets and RoboForex start from 0 pips, making them equivalent on this metric. Compare commissions and account types to evaluate total trading costs.
RoboForex has $10, while GO Markets requires at least $200. This makes RoboForex more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
GO Markets holds top-tier regulation (ASIC, CySEC, FSC), 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.
GO Markets lists maximum leverage of 500:1, 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.
GO Markets charges $5 per lot, lower than RoboForex's $20 per lot. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day.
GO Markets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while RoboForex supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4. Both provide cTrader and MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. RoboForex has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
GO Markets wins for safety & regulation with ASIC oversight and investor compensation.
RoboForex wins for active traders with multiple platforms including cTrader and R Trader.
GO Markets is better suited for scalpers: lower commission ($5/lot).
RoboForex leads on platform choice with MT4/MT5, cTrader, and R Trader.
GO Markets is better for beginners with lower max leverage and transparent pricing.
RoboForex wins for instrument variety with 9400+ instruments.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.2 / 5▲ | 3.9 / 5 |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 3.9 / 5 | 4.2 / 5▲ |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 3.8 / 5 | 4.0 / 5▲ |
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| Founded | 2006 | 2009 |
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| Headquarters | Melbourne, Australia | Belize City, Belize |
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| Min Deposit | $200 | $10▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips | 0 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $5/lot▼ lower | $20/lot |
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| 0.5 pips▼ lower | 2 pips |
| Max Leverage | 500:1▲ higher | 2,000:1 |
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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 cardSkrillNetellerPayPal | 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 CySEC FSC | FSCA CySEC IFSC |
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| Platforms | cTrader MetaTrader 5 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
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
$200 minimum deposit is higher than many ECN peers
Less brand recognition outside Australia and Asia-Pacific
CySEC entity is offshore for non-AU clients
No proprietary platform
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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Score 4 / 5
Score 4 / 5
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