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easyMarkets

8.4/10

netotrade

7.4/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
8/10WinnerFees1/10
10/10WinnerPlatforms9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
7.5/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

easyMarkets was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Cyprus, Australia, while netotrade was established in 2016 and is based in USA. easyMarkets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while netotrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. easyMarkets serves 142,500+ clients worldwide; netotrade has 14,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at easyMarkets and $250 at netotrade.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsnetotrade
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)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-F283
Founded20032016
CountryCyprus, AustraliaUSA
Clients142,500+14,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between easyMarkets and netotrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. easyMarkets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at netotrade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, easyMarkets scores higher on fees in our assessment.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsnetotrade
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsnetotrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web 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 easyMarkets and netotrade 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. easyMarkets scores higher overall in education and research.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsnetotrade
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. easyMarkets accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while netotrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). netotrade uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. netotrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

netotrade wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsnetotrade
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both easyMarkets and netotrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. easyMarkets supports 5 languages and netotrade supports 8, giving netotrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureeasyMarketsnetotrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, German, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and PolishEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic