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easyMarkets

8.4/10

Spreadex

8.2/10
10/10WinnerRegulation8/10
8/10FeesWinner10/10
10/10WinnerPlatforms9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
7.5/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals5.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

easyMarkets was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Cyprus, Australia, while Spreadex was established in 1999 and is based in UK. easyMarkets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Spreadex is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. easyMarkets serves 142,500+ clients worldwide; Spreadex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at easyMarkets and $0 at Spreadex.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsSpreadex
Min. Deposit$100$0
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), registration number 190941
Founded20031999
CountryCyprus, AustraliaUK
Clients142,500+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between easyMarkets and Spreadex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Spreadex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at easyMarkets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Spreadex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Spreadex wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsSpreadex
Min. Deposit$100$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

easyMarkets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Spreadex 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
FeatureeasyMarketsSpreadex
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how easyMarkets and Spreadex 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
FeatureeasyMarketsSpreadex
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 Spreadex supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill). easyMarkets uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. easyMarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsSpreadex
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both easyMarkets and Spreadex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. easyMarkets supports 5 languages and Spreadex supports 1, giving easyMarkets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureeasyMarketsSpreadex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, German, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and PolishEnglish