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easyMarkets

8.4/10

pro finance service

8.3/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
8/10WinnerFees0/10
10/10WinnerPlatforms9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
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 pro finance service was established in 2017 and is based in Geneva. easyMarkets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while pro finance service is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. easyMarkets serves 142,500+ clients worldwide; pro finance service has 150,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at easyMarkets and $250 at pro finance service.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketspro finance service
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-F296
Founded20032017
CountryCyprus, AustraliaGeneva
Clients142,500+150,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between easyMarkets and pro finance service, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. easyMarkets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at pro finance service). pro finance service charges withdrawal fees while easyMarkets does not, giving easyMarkets an edge for frequent withdrawers. pro finance service applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; easyMarkets does not. pro finance service charges deposit fees; easyMarkets does not. Overall, easyMarkets scores higher on fees in our assessment.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketspro finance service
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

easyMarkets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while pro finance service supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. easyMarkets supports social and copy trading features, which pro finance service does not offer. easyMarkets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketspro finance service
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 pro finance service 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureeasyMarketspro finance service
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

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 pro finance service supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). pro finance service uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. pro finance service scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

pro finance service wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketspro finance service
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 pro finance service offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. easyMarkets supports 5 languages and pro finance service supports 8, giving pro finance service broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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