Core Spreads
FreshForex
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Overview
Core Spreads was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in London, while FreshForex was established in 2004 and is based in Russia. Core Spreads holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while FreshForex is regulated by SVGFSA 20623 IBC 2012 among others. Core Spreads serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; FreshForex has 710,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $1.
| Feature | Core Spreads | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | SVGFSA 20623 IBC 2012 |
| Founded | 2014 | 2004 |
| Country | London | Russia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 710,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Core Spreads and FreshForex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $1. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Core Spreads charges deposit fees; FreshForex does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Core Spreads | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Core Spreads offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while FreshForex supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Core Spreads offers a mobile trading app; mobile availability for FreshForex is limited. FreshForex supports social and copy trading features, which Core Spreads does not offer. Core Spreads edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Core Spreads | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | No |
| Android App | Yes | No |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, Windows, MAC, Linux |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Core Spreads and FreshForex compare. FreshForex runs regular live webinars; Core Spreads does not. Both provide video tutorials. FreshForex publishes daily market commentary; Core Spreads does not. Core Spreads integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); FreshForex does not. FreshForex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. FreshForex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Core Spreads | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Core Spreads accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while FreshForex supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). FreshForex uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. FreshForex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Core Spreads | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| 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 Core Spreads and FreshForex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Core Spreads supports 2 languages and FreshForex supports 1, giving Core Spreads broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Core Spreads | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |