AB Forex
alpari
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while alpari was established in 2015 and is based in New Zealand. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while alpari is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; alpari has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at alpari.
| Feature | AB Forex | alpari |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F222 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2015 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | New Zealand |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and alpari, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AB Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at alpari). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; alpari does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; alpari does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | alpari |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
alpari edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | alpari |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | No | Yes |
| Windows App | No | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | DealBook├é┬¼├âÔÇá 360 (Desktop, Mobile, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Web) | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and alpari compare. alpari has a video library; AB Forex does not. alpari integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); AB Forex does not. alpari scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | alpari |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. alpari uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. alpari scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | alpari |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. alpari offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making alpari easier to reach in real time. alpari offers phone support; AB Forex does not. alpari offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and alpari supports 8, giving alpari broader global reach. alpari scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | alpari |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |