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Evolution Brokers

6/10

SpreadCo

6.1/10
5/10RegulationWinner7/10
0/10FeesWinner4/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Evolution Brokers was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Belize, while SpreadCo was established in 2005 and is based in London. Evolution Brokers holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while SpreadCo is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Evolution Brokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; SpreadCo has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $300 at Evolution Brokers and $100 at SpreadCo.

SpreadCo wins this category
FeatureEvolution BrokersSpreadCo
Min. Deposit$300$100
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20082005
CountryBelizeLondon
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Evolution Brokers and SpreadCo, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. SpreadCo has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $300 at Evolution Brokers). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Evolution Brokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; SpreadCo does not. SpreadCo charges deposit fees; Evolution Brokers does not. Overall, SpreadCo scores higher on fees in our assessment.

SpreadCo wins this category
FeatureEvolution BrokersSpreadCo
Min. Deposit$300$100
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Evolution Brokers offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while SpreadCo supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. SpreadCo supports social and copy trading features, which Evolution Brokers does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureEvolution BrokersSpreadCo
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWEB,Desktop,iPhone,MacWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Evolution Brokers and SpreadCo compare. Evolution Brokers runs regular live webinars; SpreadCo does not. Both provide video tutorials. Evolution Brokers publishes daily market commentary; SpreadCo does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Evolution Brokers maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Evolution Brokers scores higher overall in education and research.

Evolution Brokers wins this category
FeatureEvolution BrokersSpreadCo
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Evolution Brokers accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while SpreadCo supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureEvolution BrokersSpreadCo
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Evolution Brokers and SpreadCo offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureEvolution BrokersSpreadCo
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese