ForexTB
instaforex
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Overview
ForexTB was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while instaforex was established in 2017 and is based in Russia. ForexTB holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while instaforex is regulated by BVI FSC among others. ForexTB serves 5,000+ clients worldwide; instaforex has 12,000,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.
| Feature | ForexTB | instaforex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $250 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CIF license number 272/15 | BVI FSC, License Number SIBA/L/14/1082. FSC Saint Vincent, Reg. Number IBC22945. Saint Vincent, IBC24321 |
| Founded | 2015 | 2017 |
| Country | Cyprus | Russia |
| Clients | 5,000+ | 12,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ForexTB and instaforex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. instaforex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; ForexTB does not. Overall, ForexTB scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ForexTB | instaforex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
ForexTB offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while instaforex supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. instaforex supports social and copy trading features, which ForexTB does not offer. instaforex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | ForexTB | instaforex |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how ForexTB and instaforex compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. instaforex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | ForexTB | instaforex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. ForexTB accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while instaforex supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). instaforex uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. instaforex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | ForexTB | instaforex |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| 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 ForexTB and instaforex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ForexTB supports 2 languages and instaforex supports 8, giving instaforex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ForexTB | instaforex |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |