freetrade
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Overview
freetrade was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while Ingot Brokers was established in 2004 and is based in Australia. freetrade holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821), while Ingot Brokers is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. freetrade serves 890,000+ clients worldwide; Ingot Brokers has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at freetrade and $1000 at Ingot Brokers.
| Feature | freetrade | Ingot Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $1000 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821) | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2016 | 2004 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Australia |
| Clients | 890,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between freetrade and Ingot Brokers, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. freetrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $1000 at Ingot Brokers). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Ingot Brokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; freetrade does not. Overall, freetrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | freetrade | Ingot Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $1000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
freetrade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Ingot Brokers supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. freetrade supports social and copy trading features, which Ingot Brokers does not offer. freetrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | freetrade | Ingot Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how freetrade and Ingot Brokers compare. freetrade runs regular live webinars; Ingot Brokers does not. Both provide video tutorials. freetrade publishes daily market commentary; Ingot Brokers does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. freetrade maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. freetrade scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | freetrade | Ingot Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
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 Ingot Brokers supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). freetrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. freetrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | freetrade | Ingot Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| 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 Ingot Brokers offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. freetrade supports 8 languages and Ingot Brokers supports 2, giving freetrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | freetrade | Ingot Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |