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Finpro

5.6/10

Startrader

8.1/10
3/10RegulationWinner9/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms6/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner7.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Finpro was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in GRENADINES, while Startrader was established in 2011 and is based in Hong Kong. Finpro holds licences including Unregulated, while Startrader is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Finpro serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Startrader has 500,000 +. The minimum deposit is $0 at Finpro and $50 at Startrader.

Startrader wins this category
FeatureFinproStartrader
Min. Deposit$0$50
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Saint Vincent and Grenadines (SVG) and Financial Services Authority Seychelles (FSA)
Founded20082011
CountryGRENADINESHong Kong
Clients10,000+500,000 +

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Finpro and Startrader, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Finpro has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $50 at Startrader). Startrader charges withdrawal fees while Finpro does not, giving Finpro an edge for frequent withdrawers. Finpro applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Startrader does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureFinproStartrader
Min. Deposit$0$50
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Finpro offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Startrader supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Finpro offers a mobile trading app; mobile availability for Startrader is limited. Startrader supports social and copy trading features, which Finpro does not offer. Finpro edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Finpro wins this category
FeatureFinproStartrader
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesNo
Android AppYesNo
Trading PlatformsMT4MT4, MT5 and Web Trader

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Finpro and Startrader compare. Startrader runs regular live webinars; Finpro does not. Startrader has a video library; Finpro does not. Startrader publishes daily market commentary; Finpro does not. Startrader integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Finpro does not. Startrader maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Startrader scores higher overall in education and research.

Startrader wins this category
FeatureFinproStartrader
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Finpro accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Startrader supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). Startrader uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Startrader scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Startrader wins this category
FeatureFinproStartrader
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Finpro and Startrader 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
FeatureFinproStartrader
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Chinese