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fx next

8.3/10

Markets.com

7.1/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
0/10FeesWinner1/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals6.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

fx next was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Dubai, while Markets.com was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. fx next holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Markets.com is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. fx next serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Markets.com has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

fx next wins this category
Featurefx nextMarkets.com
Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F237Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded20182008
CountryDubaiCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between fx next and Markets.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. fx next charges withdrawal fees while Markets.com does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. fx next applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Markets.com does not. fx next charges deposit fees; Markets.com does not. Overall, Markets.com scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Markets.com wins this category
Featurefx nextMarkets.com
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

fx next offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Markets.com supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Markets.com supports social and copy trading features, which fx next does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
Featurefx nextMarkets.com
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how fx next and Markets.com compare. fx next runs regular live webinars; Markets.com does not. Both provide video tutorials. fx next publishes daily market commentary; Markets.com does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. fx next maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fx next scores higher overall in education and research.

fx next wins this category
Featurefx nextMarkets.com
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. fx next accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Markets.com supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). fx next uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fx next scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

fx next wins this category
Featurefx nextMarkets.com
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesYes
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both fx next and Markets.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. fx next supports 8 languages and Markets.com supports 14, giving Markets.com broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
Featurefx nextMarkets.com
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicArabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish