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Overview
Bulbrokers was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while Roboforex was established in 2009 and is based in Belize. Bulbrokers holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA), while Roboforex is regulated by RoboForex Ltd is a financial brokerage company regulated by the FSC among others. Bulbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Roboforex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bulbrokers and $1 at Roboforex.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Services Authority (FSA) | RoboForex Ltd is a financial brokerage company regulated by the FSC, license No. 000138/437, reg. number 128.572. Address: 2118 Guava Street, Belama Phase 1, Belize City, Belize. |
| Founded | 2000 | 2009 |
| Country | Bulgaria | Belize |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bulbrokers and Roboforex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Roboforex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Bulbrokers). Roboforex charges withdrawal fees while Bulbrokers does not, giving Bulbrokers an edge for frequent withdrawers. Bulbrokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Roboforex does not. Overall, Roboforex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Bulbrokers offers MT5, cTrader, while Roboforex supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Roboforex supports social and copy trading features, which Bulbrokers does not offer. Roboforex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, Mac, 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 Bulbrokers and Roboforex compare. Roboforex runs regular live webinars; Bulbrokers does not. Roboforex has a video library; Bulbrokers does not. Roboforex publishes daily market commentary; Bulbrokers does not. Roboforex integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Bulbrokers does not. Roboforex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Roboforex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Bulbrokers accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Roboforex supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). Roboforex uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. Roboforex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Bulbrokers and Roboforex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bulbrokers supports 2 languages and Roboforex supports 13, giving Roboforex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Indonesian, Malaysian, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Arabic, Thai, Russian, and Ukrainian |