alpari
ForexVox
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Overview
alpari was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while ForexVox was established in 2019 and is based in UK. alpari holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while ForexVox is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom among others. alpari serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; ForexVox has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at alpari and $0 at ForexVox.
| Feature | alpari | ForexVox |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $0 |
| 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 Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom, FCA Register no: 586541, Financial Services Authority in Seychelles No: SD028 |
| Founded | 2015 | 2019 |
| Country | New Zealand | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between alpari and ForexVox, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ForexVox has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at alpari). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. alpari charges deposit fees; ForexVox does not. Overall, ForexVox scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | alpari | ForexVox |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
alpari offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while ForexVox supports MT4, MT5. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. ForexVox supports social and copy trading features, which alpari does not offer. alpari edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | alpari | ForexVox |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | No |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how alpari and ForexVox compare. ForexVox runs regular live webinars; alpari does not. Both provide video tutorials. ForexVox publishes daily market commentary; alpari does not. alpari integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); ForexVox does not. ForexVox scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | alpari | ForexVox |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| 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 ForexVox supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | alpari | ForexVox |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | Yes |
| 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 ForexVox offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. alpari supports 8 languages and ForexVox supports 4, giving alpari broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | alpari | ForexVox |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, Russian, Indonesian, Malaysian |