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DF Markets

7.2/10

pro finance service

8.3/10
8/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

DF Markets was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in UK, while pro finance service was established in 2017 and is based in Geneva. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. DF Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; pro finance service has 150,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at DF Markets and $250 at pro finance service.

pro finance service wins this category
FeatureDF Marketspro finance service
Min. Deposit$1$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F296
Founded20102017
CountryUKGeneva
Clients10,000+150,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between DF Markets and pro finance service, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. DF Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at pro finance service). pro finance service charges withdrawal fees while DF Markets does not, giving DF Markets an edge for frequent withdrawers. pro finance service applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; DF Markets does not. pro finance service charges deposit fees; DF Markets does not. Overall, DF Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.

DF Markets wins this category
FeatureDF Marketspro finance service
Min. Deposit$1$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureDF Marketspro finance service
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, 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 DF Markets and pro finance service compare. pro finance service runs regular live webinars; DF Markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. pro finance service publishes daily market commentary; DF Markets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. pro finance service maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. pro finance service scores higher overall in education and research.

pro finance service wins this category
FeatureDF Marketspro finance service
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

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

pro finance service wins this category
FeatureDF Marketspro finance service
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 DF Markets and pro finance service offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. DF Markets supports 2 languages and pro finance service supports 8, giving pro finance service broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureDF Marketspro finance service
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic