Ezinvest
Uphold
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Overview
Ezinvest was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. Ezinvest holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. Ezinvest serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Ezinvest and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | Ezinvest | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2013 |
| Country | Cyprus | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ezinvest and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $500 at Ezinvest). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Ezinvest applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Uphold does not. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ezinvest | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Ezinvest offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Ezinvest supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. Ezinvest edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Ezinvest | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Mac, Android, iPhone/iPad | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ezinvest and Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Ezinvest publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. Ezinvest integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Ezinvest scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ezinvest | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ezinvest accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Ezinvest uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Uphold uniquely supports bank transfer among the two brokers. Ezinvest scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Ezinvest | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| 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 Ezinvest and Uphold offer live chat support. Ezinvest offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Ezinvest supports 15 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving Ezinvest broader global reach. Ezinvest scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Ezinvest | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian | English |