AB Forex
freetrade
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while freetrade was established in 2016 and is based in United Kingdom. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while freetrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; freetrade has 890,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $0 at freetrade.
| Feature | AB Forex | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2016 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | United Kingdom |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 890,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and freetrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. freetrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at AB Forex). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while freetrade does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; freetrade does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; freetrade does not. Overall, freetrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
freetrade supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. freetrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 freetrade compare. freetrade runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. freetrade has a video library; AB Forex does not. freetrade publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. freetrade integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. freetrade maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. freetrade scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. freetrade uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. freetrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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. freetrade offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making freetrade easier to reach in real time. freetrade offers phone support; AB Forex does not. freetrade offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and freetrade supports 8, giving freetrade broader global reach. freetrade scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |