FxPro
OptionWeb
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Overview
FxPro was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in UK, while OptionWeb was established in 2012 and is based in Cyprus. FxPro holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while OptionWeb is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. FxPro serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; OptionWeb has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at FxPro and $200 at OptionWeb.
| Feature | FxPro | OptionWeb |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $200 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2006 | 2012 |
| Country | UK | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between FxPro and OptionWeb, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FxPro has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $200 at OptionWeb). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. FxPro applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; OptionWeb does not. Overall, OptionWeb scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | FxPro | OptionWeb |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $200 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
FxPro offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while OptionWeb supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. FxPro supports social and copy trading features, which OptionWeb does not offer. FxPro edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | FxPro | OptionWeb |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how FxPro and OptionWeb compare. FxPro runs regular live webinars; OptionWeb does not. Both provide video tutorials. FxPro publishes daily market commentary; OptionWeb does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. FxPro maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. FxPro scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | FxPro | OptionWeb |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. FxPro accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while OptionWeb supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). FxPro uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. FxPro scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | FxPro | OptionWeb |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FxPro and OptionWeb offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. FxPro supports 15 languages and OptionWeb supports 2, giving FxPro broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | FxPro | OptionWeb |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese | English, and Chinese |