Forex Broker Comparison
Detailed side-by-side analysis
Quick Summary
Best for Beginners
OctaFX
$25.00Tightest Spreads
Fortrade
Average spread for EUR/USD is around 2 pips pipsHighest Leverage
Fortrade
1:up to 1:200Best Rated
OctaFX
Mobile Trading
Both
✓✓General Information
OctaFX
Regulation
CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa), FSA (Seychelles), FSC (Mauritius)
Founded
N/A
Headquarters
Vincent
Overall Rating
Fortrade
Regulation
FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), IIROC (Canada), FSC (Mauritius)
Founded
N/A
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Overall Rating
Trading Conditions
| Feature | OctaFX | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Deposit | $25.00 | $100.00 |
| Average Spreads | From 0.6 pips (average 0.7 pips on EUR/USD) – Competitive for majors. | Average spread for EUR/USD is around 2 pips |
| Maximum Leverage | Up to 1:1000 | up to 1:200 |
| Commission | None | None |
Account Types
OctaFX
Fortrade
Platforms & Tools
OctaFX
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, WebTrader
Mobile Trading
Available
Web Trading
Available
VPS Hosting
Available
Social Trading
Available
Fortrade
MetaTrader 4, WebTrader
Mobile Trading
Available
Web Trading
Available
VPS Hosting
Not Available
Social Trading
Available
Payments
OctaFX
Deposit Methods
Credit/Debit Cards (Visa/Mastercard), E-Wallets (Skrill, Neteller), Bank Wire Transfer, Cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, USDT, 10+ options).
Withdrawal Methods
Same as deposits: Processed same-day for e-wallets/crypto; 1-3 days for wires. Broker covers all fees (third-party may apply).
Withdrawal Fee
None
Fortrade
Deposit Methods
Funds can be added using credit or debit cards (Visa, MasterCard), bank wire transfers, or e-wallets such as Skrill and Neteller. Deposits are usually processed instantly for cards and e-wallets, with the only minimum being the $100 required to open an account.
Withdrawal Methods
Withdrawals follow the same options, but cards are limited to the original deposit amount. Excess funds go via wire transfer or e-wallets. Processing takes 1-5 business days, and there are no fees from the broker.
Withdrawal Fee
None
Support
OctaFX
Support Languages
English, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Indonesian, Malay, Thai, Vietnamese – 10+ for Asian/global users.
Support Channels
24/7 via Live Chat, Email (support@octafx.com), WhatsApp/Phone; Response <1 min.
Account Manager
Available
Fortrade
Support Languages
The platform and support are available in over 15 languages, including English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Arabic, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Croatian, Bosnian, Hungarian, and Macedonian.
Support Channels
Customer Support: Fortrade provides support 24 hours a day, 5 days a week through live chat (instant), email, and phone with multiple international lines.
Account Manager
Not Available
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