eToro
ForexTB
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Overview
eToro was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Cyprus, UK, while ForexTB was established in 2015 and is based in Cyprus. eToro holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while ForexTB is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. eToro serves 20,000,000+ clients worldwide; ForexTB has 5,000+. The minimum deposit is $50 at eToro and $250 at ForexTB.
eToro
ForexTB
| Feature | eToro | ForexTB |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $50 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CIF license number 272/15 |
| Founded | 2007 | 2015 |
| Country | Cyprus, UK | Cyprus |
| Clients | 20,000,000+ | 5,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between eToro and ForexTB, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ForexTB has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $50 at eToro). eToro charges withdrawal fees while ForexTB does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. eToro applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; ForexTB does not. Overall, eToro scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | eToro | ForexTB |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $50 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
eToro offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while ForexTB supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. eToro supports social and copy trading features, which ForexTB does not offer. eToro edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | eToro | ForexTB |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | web trader, tablet & mobile apps | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how eToro and ForexTB 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. eToro scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | eToro | ForexTB |
|---|---|---|
| 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. eToro accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while ForexTB supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). eToro uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. eToro scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | eToro | ForexTB |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | 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 eToro and ForexTB offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. eToro supports 5 languages and ForexTB supports 2, giving eToro broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | eToro | ForexTB |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, German, Spanish, French, and Italian | English, and Chinese |