alpari
EagleFX
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Overview
alpari was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while EagleFX was established in 2019 and is based in Dominica. alpari holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while EagleFX is regulated by Unregulated among others. alpari serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; EagleFX has 5,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at alpari and $10 at EagleFX.
| Feature | alpari | EagleFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $10 |
| 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 | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2015 | 2019 |
| Country | New Zealand | Dominica |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 5,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between alpari and EagleFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. EagleFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $250 at alpari). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. EagleFX applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; alpari does not. alpari charges deposit fees; EagleFX does not. Overall, EagleFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | alpari | EagleFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $10 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
alpari offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while EagleFX supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. alpari offers a mobile trading app; mobile availability for EagleFX is limited. EagleFX supports social and copy trading features, which alpari does not offer. alpari edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | alpari | EagleFX |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | No |
| Android App | Yes | No |
| 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 EagleFX compare. alpari has a video library; EagleFX does not. alpari integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); EagleFX does not. alpari scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | alpari | EagleFX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 EagleFX 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 | EagleFX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 EagleFX offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. alpari supports 8 languages and EagleFX supports 2, giving alpari broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | alpari | EagleFX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |