freetrade
IG
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Overview
freetrade was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while IG was established in 1974 and is based in UK. freetrade holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821), while IG is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. freetrade serves 890,000+ clients worldwide; IG has 178,500+. The minimum deposit is $0 at freetrade and $200 at IG.
| Feature | freetrade | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $200 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2016 | 1974 |
| Country | United Kingdom | UK |
| Clients | 890,000+ | 178,500+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between freetrade and IG, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. freetrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $200 at IG). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, freetrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | freetrade | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $200 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
freetrade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while IG supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. freetrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | freetrade | IG |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, Mac, Web Trader, L2 Dealer, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how freetrade and IG 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. freetrade scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | freetrade | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. freetrade accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while IG supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). freetrade uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. freetrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | freetrade | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | Yes |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both freetrade and IG offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. freetrade supports 8 languages and IG supports 5, giving freetrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | freetrade | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese |