AB Forex
Roboforex
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Roboforex was established in 2009 and is based in Belize. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Roboforex is regulated by RoboForex Ltd is a financial brokerage company regulated by the FSC among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Roboforex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $1 at Roboforex.
| Feature | AB Forex | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | RoboForex Ltd is a financial brokerage company regulated by the FSC, license No. 000138/437, reg. number 128.572. Address: 2118 Guava Street, Belama Phase 1, Belize City, Belize. |
| Founded | 2003 | 2009 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Belize |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Roboforex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Roboforex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at AB Forex). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Roboforex does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Roboforex does not. Overall, Roboforex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Roboforex supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Roboforex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 Roboforex compare. Roboforex runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Roboforex has a video library; AB Forex does not. Roboforex publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Roboforex integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. Roboforex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Roboforex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Roboforex uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and Neteller among the two brokers. Roboforex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Roboforex offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Roboforex easier to reach in real time. Roboforex offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Roboforex offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and Roboforex supports 13, giving Roboforex broader global reach. Roboforex scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Indonesian, Malaysian, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Arabic, Thai, Russian, and Ukrainian |