Forex EE
FreshForex
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Overview
Forex EE was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Grenadines, while FreshForex was established in 2004 and is based in Russia. Forex EE holds licences including Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia, while FreshForex is regulated by SVGFSA 20623 IBC 2012 among others. Forex EE serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; FreshForex has 710,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Forex EE and $1 at FreshForex.
| Feature | Forex EE | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia | SVGFSA 20623 IBC 2012 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2004 |
| Country | Grenadines | Russia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 710,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Forex EE and FreshForex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FreshForex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Forex EE). Forex EE charges withdrawal fees while FreshForex does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, FreshForex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Forex EE | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Forex EE offers MT5, cTrader, while FreshForex supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Forex EE offers a mobile trading app; mobile availability for FreshForex is limited. FreshForex supports social and copy trading features, which Forex EE does not offer. Forex EE edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Forex EE | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | No |
| Android App | Yes | No |
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4 | MT4, MT5, Windows, MAC, Linux |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Forex EE and FreshForex compare. FreshForex runs regular live webinars; Forex EE does not. Both provide video tutorials. FreshForex publishes daily market commentary; Forex EE does not. Forex EE integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); FreshForex does not. FreshForex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. FreshForex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Forex EE | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Forex EE accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while FreshForex supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). FreshForex uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. FreshForex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Forex EE | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Forex EE and FreshForex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Forex EE supports 2 languages and FreshForex supports 1, giving Forex EE broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Forex EE | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |