Admiral Markets
Robinhood
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Overview
Admiral Markets was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in UK, while Robinhood was established in 2013 and is based in USA. Admiral Markets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – registration number 595450, while Robinhood is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Admiral Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Robinhood has 10,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Admiral Markets and $0 at Robinhood.
| Feature | Admiral Markets | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $0 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – registration number 595450, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) - license number 201/13, Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) no. 410681, Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) registration number 57026 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) |
| Founded | 2001 | 2013 |
| Country | UK | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Admiral Markets and Robinhood, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Robinhood has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $200 at Admiral Markets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Admiral Markets charges deposit fees; Robinhood does not. Overall, Robinhood scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Admiral Markets | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Admiral Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Robinhood supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Admiral Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Admiral Markets | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Admiral Markets and Robinhood compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Admiral Markets | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Admiral Markets accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while Robinhood supports 1 (bank transfer). Admiral Markets uniquely supports credit/debit card and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Admiral Markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Admiral Markets | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Admiral Markets and Robinhood offer live chat support. Admiral Markets offers phone support; Robinhood does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Admiral Markets supports 22 languages and Robinhood supports 13, giving Admiral Markets broader global reach. Admiral Markets scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Admiral Markets | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Cestina, German, Dutch, French, Eesti, Francais, Greek, Latviesu, Lietuviskas, Moldovian, Croatian, Slovenian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Romanian, Ukrainian, and Croatian | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |