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AxiTrader

7.4/10

easyMarkets

8.4/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
10/10WinnerFees8/10
9/10PlatformsWinner10/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
6/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner7.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

AxiTrader was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Australia, while easyMarkets was established in 2003 and is based in Cyprus, Australia. AxiTrader holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while easyMarkets is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. AxiTrader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; easyMarkets has 142,500+. The minimum deposit is $0 at AxiTrader and $100 at easyMarkets.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureAxiTradereasyMarkets
Min. Deposit$0$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded20072003
CountryAustraliaCyprus, Australia
Clients10,000+142,500+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AxiTrader and easyMarkets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AxiTrader has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at easyMarkets). AxiTrader charges withdrawal fees while easyMarkets does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AxiTrader charges deposit fees; easyMarkets does not. Overall, AxiTrader scores higher on fees in our assessment.

AxiTrader wins this category
FeatureAxiTradereasyMarkets
Min. Deposit$0$100
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

AxiTrader offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while easyMarkets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. easyMarkets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureAxiTradereasyMarkets
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AxiTrader and easyMarkets compare. easyMarkets runs regular live webinars; AxiTrader does not. easyMarkets has a video library; AxiTrader does not. easyMarkets publishes daily market commentary; AxiTrader does not. easyMarkets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AxiTrader does not. easyMarkets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. easyMarkets scores higher overall in education and research.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureAxiTradereasyMarkets
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. AxiTrader accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller), while easyMarkets supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). easyMarkets uniquely supports Skrill among the two brokers. easyMarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureAxiTradereasyMarkets
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both AxiTrader and easyMarkets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. AxiTrader supports 8 languages and easyMarkets supports 5, giving AxiTrader broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAxiTradereasyMarkets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Chinese, Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Romanian, and ArabicEnglish, German, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and Polish