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C 7 Traders

5.9/10

Startrader

8.1/10
3/10RegulationWinner9/10
8/10FeesWinner10/10
7/10WinnerPlatforms6/10
6/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner7.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

C 7 Traders was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Vanuatu, while Startrader was established in 2011 and is based in Hong Kong. C 7 Traders holds licences including Unregulated, while Startrader is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. C 7 Traders serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Startrader has 500,000 +. The minimum deposit is $100 at C 7 Traders and $50 at Startrader.

Startrader wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersStartrader
Min. Deposit$100$50
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Saint Vincent and Grenadines (SVG) and Financial Services Authority Seychelles (FSA)
Founded20142011
CountryVanuatuHong Kong
Clients10,000+500,000 +

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between C 7 Traders and Startrader, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. C 7 Traders has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $50 at Startrader). Startrader charges withdrawal fees while C 7 Traders does not, giving C 7 Traders an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Startrader scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Startrader wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersStartrader
Min. Deposit$100$50
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

C 7 Traders offers MT5, cTrader, while Startrader supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. C 7 Traders offers a mobile trading app; mobile availability for Startrader is limited. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. C 7 Traders edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

C 7 Traders wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersStartrader
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesNo
Android AppYesNo
Trading PlatformsMetatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available.MT4, MT5 and Web Trader

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how C 7 Traders and Startrader 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. Startrader scores higher overall in education and research.

Startrader wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersStartrader
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 Startrader supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). Startrader uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Startrader scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Startrader wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersStartrader
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
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 Startrader 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
FeatureC 7 TradersStartrader
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Chinese