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AxiTrader

7.4/10

umarkets

7/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner4/10
6/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

AxiTrader was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Australia, while umarkets was established in 2018 and is based in Bulgaria. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. AxiTrader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; umarkets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at AxiTrader and $250 at umarkets.

AxiTrader wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderumarkets
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-F333
Founded20072018
CountryAustraliaBulgaria
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

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

AxiTrader wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderumarkets
Min. Deposit$0$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

AxiTrader offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while umarkets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureAxiTraderumarkets
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 umarkets compare. umarkets has a video library; AxiTrader does not. umarkets integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); AxiTrader does not. umarkets scores higher overall in education and research.

umarkets wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderumarkets
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
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 umarkets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). umarkets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. umarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

umarkets wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderumarkets
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 umarkets 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
FeatureAxiTraderumarkets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Chinese, Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Romanian, and ArabicEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic