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C 7 Traders

5.9/10
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freetrade

8.9/10
3/10RegulationWinner5/10
8/10FeesWinner10/10
7/10PlatformsWinner10/10
6/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

C 7 Traders was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Vanuatu, while freetrade was established in 2016 and is based in United Kingdom. C 7 Traders holds licences including Unregulated, while freetrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821) among others. C 7 Traders serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; freetrade has 890,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at C 7 Traders and $0 at freetrade.

freetrade wins this category
FeatureC 7 Tradersfreetrade
Min. Deposit$100$0
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821)
Founded20142016
CountryVanuatuUnited Kingdom
Clients10,000+890,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between C 7 Traders and freetrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. freetrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at C 7 Traders). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, freetrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

freetrade wins this category
FeatureC 7 Tradersfreetrade
Min. Deposit$100$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

C 7 Traders offers MT5, cTrader, while freetrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. freetrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

freetrade wins this category
FeatureC 7 Tradersfreetrade
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available.MT4, 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 C 7 Traders and freetrade compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. freetrade scores higher overall in education and research.

freetrade wins this category
FeatureC 7 Tradersfreetrade
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. C 7 Traders accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while freetrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). freetrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. freetrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

freetrade wins this category
FeatureC 7 Tradersfreetrade
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both C 7 Traders and freetrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. C 7 Traders supports 2 languages and freetrade supports 8, giving freetrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureC 7 Tradersfreetrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic