Ducascopy Bank
Roboforex
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Overview
Ducascopy Bank was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Switzerland, while Roboforex was established in 2009 and is based in Belize. Ducascopy Bank holds licences including Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), while Roboforex is regulated by RoboForex Ltd is a financial brokerage company regulated by the FSC among others. Ducascopy Bank serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Roboforex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $5000 at Ducascopy Bank and $1 at Roboforex.
| Feature | Ducascopy Bank | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $5000 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), 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 | 1998 | 2009 |
| Country | Switzerland | Belize |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ducascopy Bank and Roboforex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Roboforex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $5000 at Ducascopy Bank). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Overall, Roboforex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ducascopy Bank | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $5000 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Ducascopy Bank offers MT5, cTrader, while Roboforex 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. Roboforex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Ducascopy Bank | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | JForex, MT4 (via Bridge), ZuluTrade, WebTrader, Binary 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 Ducascopy Bank and Roboforex 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. Roboforex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ducascopy Bank | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ducascopy Bank 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 | Ducascopy Bank | 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 Ducascopy Bank and Roboforex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ducascopy Bank supports 2 languages and Roboforex supports 13, giving Roboforex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Ducascopy Bank | 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 |