freetrade
XM
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Overview
freetrade was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while XM was established in 2009 and is based in Cyprus. freetrade holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821), while XM is regulated by International Financial Services Commission(IFSC) among others. freetrade serves 890,000+ clients worldwide; XM has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at freetrade and $5 at XM.
| Feature | freetrade | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $5 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821) | International Financial Services Commission(IFSC), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2016 | 2009 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Cyprus |
| Clients | 890,000+ | 3,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between freetrade and XM, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. freetrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $5 at XM). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. XM applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; freetrade does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | freetrade | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $5 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
freetrade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while XM 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 | XM |
|---|---|---|
| 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, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how freetrade and XM 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 | XM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 XM supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). freetrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. freetrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | freetrade | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both freetrade and XM offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. freetrade supports 8 languages and XM supports 20, giving XM broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | freetrade | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Turkish |