amarkets
Bulbrokers
BrokerDataNet earns affiliate commission from brokers listed on this site. This does not affect our ratings or editorial independence.
Overview
amarkets was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while Bulbrokers was established in 2000 and is based in Bulgaria. amarkets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Bulbrokers is regulated by Financial Services Authority (FSA) among others. amarkets serves 1,000,000+ clients worldwide; Bulbrokers has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at amarkets and $100 at Bulbrokers.
| Feature | amarkets | 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-F223 | Financial Services Authority (FSA) |
| Founded | 2016 | 2000 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Bulgaria |
| Clients | 1,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between amarkets 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 amarkets). amarkets charges withdrawal fees while Bulbrokers does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Bulbrokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; amarkets does not. amarkets charges deposit fees; Bulbrokers does not. Overall, Bulbrokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | amarkets | Bulbrokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
amarkets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Bulbrokers supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. amarkets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | amarkets | 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 amarkets and Bulbrokers compare. amarkets has a video library; Bulbrokers does not. amarkets integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Bulbrokers does not. amarkets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | amarkets | 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. amarkets accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Bulbrokers supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). amarkets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. amarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | amarkets | 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 amarkets and Bulbrokers offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. amarkets supports 8 languages and Bulbrokers supports 2, giving amarkets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | amarkets | 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 |