alpari
Ezinvest
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Overview
alpari was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while Ezinvest was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. alpari holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Ezinvest is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. alpari serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ezinvest has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at alpari and $500 at Ezinvest.
| Feature | alpari | Ezinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $500 |
| 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 | 2008 |
| Country | New Zealand | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between alpari and Ezinvest, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. alpari has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $500 at Ezinvest). alpari charges withdrawal fees while Ezinvest does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Ezinvest applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; alpari does not. alpari charges deposit fees; Ezinvest does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | alpari | Ezinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
alpari offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Ezinvest supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Ezinvest supports social and copy trading features, which alpari does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | alpari | Ezinvest |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| 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, Android, iPhone/iPad |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how alpari and Ezinvest compare. Ezinvest runs regular live webinars; alpari does not. Both provide video tutorials. Ezinvest publishes daily market commentary; alpari does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Ezinvest maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Ezinvest scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | alpari | Ezinvest |
|---|---|---|
| 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. alpari accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Ezinvest supports 3 (credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). alpari uniquely supports bank transfer and PayPal among the two brokers. alpari scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | alpari | Ezinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | No |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | Yes |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both alpari and Ezinvest offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. alpari supports 8 languages and Ezinvest supports 15, giving Ezinvest broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | alpari | Ezinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian |