Eightcap
pro finance service
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Overview
Eightcap was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Australia, while pro finance service was established in 2017 and is based in Geneva. Eightcap holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while pro finance service is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Eightcap serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; pro finance service has 150,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Eightcap and $250 at pro finance service.
| Feature | Eightcap | pro finance service |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | 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 |
| Founded | 2009 | 2017 |
| Country | Australia | Geneva |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 150,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Eightcap and pro finance service, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Eightcap has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at pro finance service). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. pro finance service charges deposit fees; Eightcap does not. Overall, Eightcap scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Eightcap | pro finance service |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Eightcap offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while pro finance service supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Eightcap supports social and copy trading features, which pro finance service does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Eightcap | pro finance service |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, 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 Eightcap and pro finance service compare. pro finance service runs regular live webinars; Eightcap does not. pro finance service has a video library; Eightcap does not. pro finance service publishes daily market commentary; Eightcap does not. pro finance service integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Eightcap does not. pro finance service maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. pro finance service scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Eightcap | pro finance service |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Eightcap accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while pro finance service supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). pro finance service uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. pro finance service scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Eightcap | pro finance service |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| 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 Eightcap and pro finance service offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Eightcap supports 2 languages and pro finance service supports 8, giving pro finance service broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Eightcap | pro finance service |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |