Alfa Forex
Plus500
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Overview
Alfa Forex was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Plus500 was established in 2008 and is based in Israel. Alfa Forex holds licences including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while Plus500 is regulated by Plus500UK Ltd authorized & regulated by the FCA (#509909) among others. Alfa Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Plus500 has 1,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Alfa Forex and $100 at Plus500.
| Feature | Alfa Forex | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $100 |
| Regulation | Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) | Plus500UK Ltd authorized & regulated by the FCA (#509909), Plus500CY Ltd authorized & regulated by CySEC (#250/14), Plus500AU Pty Ltd (ACN 153301681), ASIC in Australia AFSL #417727, FMA in New Zealand, FSP #486026 and Authorised Financial Services Provider in South Africa FSP #47546 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2008 |
| Country | Cyprus | Israel |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 1,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Alfa Forex and Plus500, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Alfa Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at Plus500). Alfa Forex charges withdrawal fees while Plus500 does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Alfa Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Alfa Forex | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Alfa Forex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Plus500 supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Alfa Forex | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4 | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Alfa Forex and Plus500 compare. Plus500 runs regular live webinars; Alfa Forex does not. Both provide video tutorials. Plus500 publishes daily market commentary; Alfa Forex does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Plus500 maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Plus500 scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Alfa Forex | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Alfa Forex accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Plus500 supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill). Plus500 uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. Plus500 scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Alfa Forex | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Alfa Forex and Plus500 offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Alfa Forex supports 2 languages and Plus500 supports 15, giving Plus500 broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Alfa Forex | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Polish, Arabic, Hebrew, Danish, Norwegian, Czech, Slovak, Bulgarian and Chinese |