Ayondo
Markets.com
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Overview
Ayondo was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in London, while Markets.com was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Ayondo holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Markets.com is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Ayondo serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Markets.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Ayondo and $250 at Markets.com.
| Feature | Ayondo | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2008 |
| Country | London | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayondo and Markets.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ayondo has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at Markets.com). Ayondo charges withdrawal fees while Markets.com does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Ayondo applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Markets.com does not. Ayondo charges deposit fees; Markets.com does not. Overall, Ayondo scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Ayondo offers cTrader, while Markets.com supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Markets.com edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Ayondo | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | No | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader | MT4, MT5, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ayondo and Markets.com compare. Markets.com has a video library; Ayondo does not. Markets.com integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Ayondo does not. Markets.com scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ayondo | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ayondo accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Markets.com supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). Markets.com uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. Markets.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Ayondo | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Markets.com offers live chat; Ayondo does not, making Markets.com easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ayondo supports 2 languages and Markets.com supports 14, giving Markets.com broader global reach. Markets.com scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Mandarin | Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish |