Forex.com
Forex EE
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Overview
Forex.com was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in United States, while Forex EE was established in 2008 and is based in Grenadines. Forex.com holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Forex EE is regulated by Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia among others. Forex.com serves 150,000+ clients worldwide; Forex EE has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is Typical at Forex.com and $100 at Forex EE.
| Feature | Forex.com | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | Typical | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), National Futures Association (NFA) | Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia |
| Founded | 2001 | 2008 |
| Country | United States | Grenadines |
| Clients | 150,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Forex.com and Forex EE, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Forex EE has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs Typical at Forex.com). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Forex.com applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Forex EE does not. Forex.com charges deposit fees; Forex EE does not. Overall, Forex EE scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Forex.com | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | Typical | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Forex.com offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Forex EE supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Forex.com supports social and copy trading features, which Forex EE does not offer. Forex.com edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Forex.com | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, WebTrader, Advantage Trader Pro, TradingView, Tablet and mobile apps | MetaTrader 4 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Forex.com and Forex EE compare. Forex.com runs regular live webinars; Forex EE does not. Both provide video tutorials. Forex.com publishes daily market commentary; Forex EE does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Forex.com maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Forex.com scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Forex.com | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Forex.com accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal), while Forex EE supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Forex.com uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. Forex.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Forex.com | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Forex.com and Forex EE offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Forex.com supports 3 languages and Forex EE supports 2, giving Forex.com broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Forex.com | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Chinese, Arabic | English, and Chinese |