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Ayrex

4.6/10
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Skilling

7.5/10
5/10RegulationWinner7/10
0/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ayrex was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Skilling was established in 2016 and is based in Cyprus. Both brokers are regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), among other authorities. Ayrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Skilling has 5,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Ayrex and $100 at Skilling.

Skilling wins this category
FeatureAyrexSkilling
Min. Deposit$250$100
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CIF license number 357/18, Financial Services Authority (FSA) under license No. SD042
Founded20162016
CountryCyprusCyprus
Clients10,000+5,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayrex and Skilling, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Skilling has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at Ayrex). Ayrex charges withdrawal fees while Skilling does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Ayrex charges deposit fees; Skilling does not. Overall, Skilling scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Skilling wins this category
FeatureAyrexSkilling
Min. Deposit$250$100
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureAyrexSkilling
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid ,iPhone,Mac,iPadeMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

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

Skilling wins this category
FeatureAyrexSkilling
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ayrex accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Skilling supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAyrexSkilling
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Ayrex and Skilling offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAyrexSkilling
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese