ETX Capital
freetrade
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Overview
ETX Capital was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in UK, while freetrade was established in 2016 and is based in United Kingdom. ETX Capital holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while freetrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821) among others. ETX Capital serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; freetrade has 890,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at ETX Capital and $0 at freetrade.
| Feature | ETX Capital | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821) |
| Founded | 2002 | 2016 |
| Country | UK | United Kingdom |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 890,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ETX Capital and freetrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. freetrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at ETX Capital). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, freetrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ETX Capital | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
ETX Capital offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while freetrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. freetrade supports social and copy trading features, which ETX Capital does not offer. freetrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | ETX Capital | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Mac, Mirror Trader, Binary, 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 ETX Capital and freetrade 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.
| Feature | ETX Capital | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. ETX Capital accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller), while freetrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). freetrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. freetrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | ETX Capital | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both ETX Capital and freetrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ETX Capital supports 7 languages and freetrade supports 8, giving freetrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ETX Capital | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish, German, Polish, Czech, Greek and Mandarin | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |