alpari
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Overview
alpari was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while Bulbrokers was established in 2000 and is based in Bulgaria. alpari holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Bulbrokers is regulated by Financial Services Authority (FSA) among others. alpari serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Bulbrokers has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at alpari and $100 at Bulbrokers.
| Feature | alpari | Bulbrokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Financial Services Authority (FSA) |
| Founded | 2015 | 2000 |
| Country | New Zealand | Bulgaria |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between alpari and Bulbrokers, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bulbrokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at alpari). alpari charges withdrawal fees while Bulbrokers does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Bulbrokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; alpari does not. alpari charges deposit fees; Bulbrokers does not. Overall, Bulbrokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | alpari | Bulbrokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
alpari offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Bulbrokers 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 | Bulbrokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 Bulbrokers compare. alpari has a video library; Bulbrokers does not. alpari integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Bulbrokers does not. alpari scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | alpari | Bulbrokers |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| 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 Bulbrokers 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 | Bulbrokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Bulbrokers offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. alpari supports 8 languages and Bulbrokers supports 2, giving alpari broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | alpari | Bulbrokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |