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Alfa Forex

6.1/10
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World Forex Review

6.9/10
3/10RegulationWinner4/10
10/10WinnerFees4/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Alfa Forex was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while World Forex Review was established in 2008 and is based in Vanuatu. Alfa Forex holds licences including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while World Forex Review is regulated by Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) among others. Alfa Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; World Forex Review has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Alfa Forex and $100 at World Forex Review.

World Forex Review wins this category
FeatureAlfa ForexWorld Forex Review
Min. Deposit$0$100
RegulationSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC)
Founded20112008
CountryCyprusVanuatu
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Alfa Forex and World Forex Review, 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 World Forex Review). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Alfa Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; World Forex Review does not. World Forex Review charges deposit fees; Alfa Forex does not. Overall, Alfa Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Alfa Forex wins this category
FeatureAlfa ForexWorld Forex Review
Min. Deposit$0$100
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Alfa Forex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while World Forex Review supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Alfa Forex supports social and copy trading features, which World Forex Review does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureAlfa ForexWorld Forex Review
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4Android Apps,iPhone/iPad,Desktop

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Alfa Forex and World Forex Review compare. World Forex Review runs regular live webinars; Alfa Forex does not. Both provide video tutorials. World Forex Review publishes daily market commentary; Alfa Forex does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. World Forex Review maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. World Forex Review scores higher overall in education and research.

World Forex Review wins this category
FeatureAlfa ForexWorld Forex Review
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesYes

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 World Forex Review supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAlfa ForexWorld Forex Review
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

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 World Forex Review offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAlfa ForexWorld Forex Review
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese