amarkets
easyMarkets
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Overview
amarkets was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while easyMarkets was established in 2003 and is based in Cyprus, Australia. amarkets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while easyMarkets is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. amarkets serves 1,000,000+ clients worldwide; easyMarkets has 142,500+. The minimum deposit is $250 at amarkets and $100 at easyMarkets.
| Feature | amarkets | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2016 | 2003 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Cyprus, Australia |
| Clients | 1,000,000+ | 142,500+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between amarkets and easyMarkets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. easyMarkets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at amarkets). amarkets charges withdrawal fees while easyMarkets does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. amarkets charges deposit fees; easyMarkets does not. Overall, easyMarkets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | amarkets | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
amarkets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while easyMarkets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. easyMarkets supports social and copy trading features, which amarkets does not offer. easyMarkets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | amarkets | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 easyMarkets compare. easyMarkets runs regular live webinars; amarkets does not. Both provide video tutorials. easyMarkets publishes daily market commentary; amarkets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. easyMarkets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. easyMarkets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | amarkets | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| 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. amarkets accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while easyMarkets supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). amarkets uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. amarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | amarkets | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| 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 amarkets and easyMarkets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. amarkets supports 8 languages and easyMarkets supports 5, giving amarkets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | amarkets | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, German, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and Polish |