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fxdd

7.9/10
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orbex

7.3/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
1/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
10/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

fxdd was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Belize, while orbex was established in 2012 and is based in Cyprus. fxdd holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority MFSA IS/48817. Financial Services Commission, while orbex is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. fxdd serves 14,000,000+ clients worldwide; orbex has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

fxdd wins this category
Featurefxddorbex
Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationMalta Financial Services Authority MFSA IS/48817. Financial Services Commission, Mauritius. License Number C117017252Financial 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-F291
Founded20102012
CountryBelizeCyprus
Clients14,000,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between fxdd and orbex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. orbex charges withdrawal fees while fxdd does not, giving fxdd an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, fxdd scores higher on fees in our assessment.

fxdd wins this category
Featurefxddorbex
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

fxdd offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while orbex supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. fxdd supports social and copy trading features, which orbex does not offer. fxdd edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

fxdd wins this category
Featurefxddorbex
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

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

fxdd wins this category
Featurefxddorbex
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. fxdd accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while orbex supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
Featurefxddorbex
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesYes
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both fxdd and orbex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 8 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
Featurefxddorbex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic