alpari
ATFX
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Overview
alpari was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while ATFX was established in 2014 and is based in Cyprus. alpari holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while ATFX is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. alpari serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; ATFX has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at alpari and $100 at ATFX.
| Feature | alpari | ATFX |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F222 | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2015 | 2014 |
| Country | New Zealand | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between alpari and ATFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ATFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at alpari). alpari charges withdrawal fees while ATFX does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. alpari charges deposit fees; ATFX does not. Overall, ATFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | alpari | ATFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
alpari offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while ATFX supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. alpari edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | alpari | ATFX |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| 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, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how alpari and ATFX compare. ATFX runs regular live webinars; alpari does not. Both provide video tutorials. ATFX publishes daily market commentary; alpari does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. ATFX maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. ATFX scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | alpari | ATFX |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. alpari accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while ATFX supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). alpari uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. alpari scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | alpari | ATFX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 alpari and ATFX offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. alpari supports 8 languages and ATFX supports 2, giving alpari broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | alpari | ATFX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |