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AxiTrader

7.4/10
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freetrade

8.9/10
10/10WinnerRegulation5/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10PlatformsWinner10/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
6/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

AxiTrader was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Australia, while freetrade was established in 2016 and is based in United Kingdom. AxiTrader holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while freetrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821) among others. AxiTrader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; freetrade has 890,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $0.

freetrade wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderfreetrade
Min. Deposit$0$0
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821)
Founded20072016
CountryAustraliaUnited Kingdom
Clients10,000+890,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AxiTrader and freetrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $0. AxiTrader charges withdrawal fees while freetrade does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AxiTrader charges deposit fees; freetrade does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureAxiTraderfreetrade
Min. Deposit$0$0
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

AxiTrader offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while freetrade 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. freetrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

freetrade wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderfreetrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

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

freetrade wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderfreetrade
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 freetrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). freetrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. freetrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

freetrade wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderfreetrade
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
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 freetrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 8 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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