Finpro
Startrader
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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.
| Feature | Finpro | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $50 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Saint Vincent and Grenadines (SVG) and Financial Services Authority Seychelles (FSA) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2011 |
| Country | GRENADINES | Hong Kong |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 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.
| Feature | Finpro | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $50 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
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.
| Feature | Finpro | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | No |
| Android App | Yes | No |
| Trading Platforms | MT4 | MT4, 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.
| Feature | Finpro | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
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.
| Feature | Finpro | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
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.
| Feature | Finpro | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Chinese |