alpari
OANDA
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Overview
alpari was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while OANDA was established in 1996 and is based in United States, Canada. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. alpari serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; OANDA has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at alpari and $1 at OANDA.
| Feature | alpari | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| 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), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2015 | 1996 |
| Country | New Zealand | United States, Canada |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between alpari and OANDA, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. OANDA has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at alpari). alpari charges withdrawal fees while OANDA does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. alpari charges deposit fees; OANDA does not. Overall, OANDA scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | alpari | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
alpari offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while OANDA supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | alpari | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| 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, OANDA Desktop, OANDA Web, OANDA Mobile |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how alpari and OANDA compare. OANDA runs regular live webinars; alpari does not. Both provide video tutorials. OANDA publishes daily market commentary; alpari does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. OANDA maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. OANDA scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | alpari | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 OANDA 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 | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 OANDA offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. alpari supports 8 languages and OANDA supports 2, giving alpari broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | alpari | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |