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AxiTrader

7.4/10

pro finance service

8.3/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
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 pro finance service was established in 2017 and is based in Geneva. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. AxiTrader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; pro finance service has 150,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at AxiTrader and $250 at pro finance service.

pro finance service wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderpro finance service
Min. Deposit$0$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)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-F296
Founded20072017
CountryAustraliaGeneva
Clients10,000+150,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AxiTrader and pro finance service, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AxiTrader has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at pro finance service). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. pro finance service applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; AxiTrader does not. AxiTrader charges deposit fees; pro finance service does not. Overall, AxiTrader scores higher on fees in our assessment.

AxiTrader wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderpro finance service
Min. Deposit$0$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

AxiTrader offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while pro finance service supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. AxiTrader supports social and copy trading features, which pro finance service does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureAxiTraderpro finance service
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 pro finance service compare. pro finance service runs regular live webinars; AxiTrader does not. pro finance service has a video library; AxiTrader does not. pro finance service publishes daily market commentary; AxiTrader does not. pro finance service integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AxiTrader does not. pro finance service maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. pro finance service scores higher overall in education and research.

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

pro finance service wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderpro finance service
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 pro finance service 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
FeatureAxiTraderpro finance service
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Chinese, Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Romanian, and ArabicEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic