easyMarkets
Zerodha
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Overview
easyMarkets was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Cyprus, Australia, while Zerodha was established in 2010 and is based in India. easyMarkets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Zerodha is regulated by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) among others. easyMarkets serves 142,500+ clients worldwide; Zerodha has 1,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at easyMarkets and $0 at Zerodha.
| Feature | easyMarkets | Zerodha |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Member of the Bombay Stock Exchange |
| Founded | 2003 | 2010 |
| Country | Cyprus, Australia | India |
| Clients | 142,500+ | 1,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between easyMarkets and Zerodha, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Zerodha has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at easyMarkets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Zerodha charges deposit fees; easyMarkets does not. Overall, Zerodha scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | easyMarkets | Zerodha |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
easyMarkets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Zerodha supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. easyMarkets supports social and copy trading features, which Zerodha does not offer. easyMarkets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | easyMarkets | Zerodha |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Web 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 Zerodha 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.
| Feature | easyMarkets | Zerodha |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
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 Zerodha supports 1 (bank transfer). easyMarkets uniquely supports credit/debit card and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. easyMarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | easyMarkets | Zerodha |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both easyMarkets and Zerodha offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. easyMarkets supports 5 languages and Zerodha supports 13, giving Zerodha broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | easyMarkets | Zerodha |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, German, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and Polish | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |