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fx next

8.3/10

PaxForex

7.6/10
10/10WinnerRegulation6/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals7.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

fx next was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Dubai, while PaxForex was established in 2011 and is based in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. fx next holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while PaxForex is regulated by Financial Services Authority (FSA) among others. fx next serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; PaxForex has 350+. The minimum deposit is $250 at fx next and $10 at PaxForex.

fx next wins this category
Featurefx nextPaxForex
Min. Deposit$250$10
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-F237Financial Services Authority (FSA), Registration Number 21973 IBC 2014 1825
Founded20182011
CountryDubaiSaint Vincent and the Grenadines
Clients10,000+350+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between fx next and PaxForex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. PaxForex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $250 at fx next). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. fx next applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; PaxForex does not. fx next charges deposit fees; PaxForex does not. Overall, PaxForex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

PaxForex wins this category
Featurefx nextPaxForex
Min. Deposit$250$10
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

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

Tied
Featurefx nextPaxForex
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsWeb, iPad, mac, Desktop, iPhone iOS

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how fx next and PaxForex 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
Featurefx nextPaxForex
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
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 PaxForex supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). fx next uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. fx next scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

fx next wins this category
Featurefx nextPaxForex
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

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 PaxForex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. fx next supports 8 languages and PaxForex supports 15, giving PaxForex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
Featurefx nextPaxForex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian,Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian