afx group
Eightcap
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Overview
afx group was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Geneva, while Eightcap was established in 2009 and is based in Australia. afx group holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Eightcap is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. afx group serves 14,000,000+ clients worldwide; Eightcap has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at afx group and $100 at Eightcap.
| Feature | afx group | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Regulation | 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-F220 | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2013 | 2009 |
| Country | Geneva | Australia |
| Clients | 14,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between afx group and Eightcap, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Eightcap has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at afx group). Eightcap charges withdrawal fees while afx group does not, giving afx group an edge for frequent withdrawers. Eightcap applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; afx group does not. Overall, Eightcap scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | afx group | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
afx group offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Eightcap supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Eightcap supports social and copy trading features, which afx group does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | afx group | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how afx group and Eightcap compare. afx group runs regular live webinars; Eightcap does not. afx group has a video library; Eightcap does not. afx group publishes daily market commentary; Eightcap does not. afx group integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Eightcap does not. afx group maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. afx group scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | afx group | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. afx group accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Eightcap supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). afx group uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. afx group scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | afx group | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | 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 afx group and Eightcap offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. afx group supports 8 languages and Eightcap supports 2, giving afx group broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | afx group | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |