AB Forex
FreshForex
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while FreshForex was established in 2004 and is based in Russia. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while FreshForex is regulated by SVGFSA 20623 IBC 2012 among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; FreshForex has 710,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $1 at FreshForex.
| Feature | AB Forex | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | SVGFSA 20623 IBC 2012 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2004 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Russia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 710,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and FreshForex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FreshForex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at AB Forex). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while FreshForex does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; FreshForex does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; FreshForex does not. Overall, FreshForex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
FreshForex supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. FreshForex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | No | No |
| Windows App | No | Yes |
| iOS App | No | No |
| Android App | No | No |
| Trading Platforms | DealBook├é┬¼├âÔÇá 360 (Desktop, Mobile, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Web) | MT4, MT5, Windows, MAC, Linux |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and FreshForex compare. FreshForex runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. FreshForex has a video library; AB Forex does not. FreshForex publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. FreshForex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. FreshForex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. FreshForex uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. FreshForex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| 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. FreshForex offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making FreshForex easier to reach in real time. FreshForex offers phone support; AB Forex does not. FreshForex offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and FreshForex supports 1, giving AB Forex broader global reach. FreshForex scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |