FxPro
Plus500
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Overview
FxPro was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in UK, while Plus500 was established in 2008 and is based in Israel. FxPro holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Plus500 is regulated by Plus500UK Ltd authorized & regulated by the FCA (#509909) among others. FxPro serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Plus500 has 1,000,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.
| Feature | FxPro | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| 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) | Plus500UK Ltd authorized & regulated by the FCA (#509909), Plus500CY Ltd authorized & regulated by CySEC (#250/14), Plus500AU Pty Ltd (ACN 153301681), ASIC in Australia AFSL #417727, FMA in New Zealand, FSP #486026 and Authorised Financial Services Provider in South Africa FSP #47546 |
| Founded | 2006 | 2008 |
| Country | UK | Israel |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 1,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between FxPro and Plus500, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | FxPro | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
FxPro offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Plus500 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. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | FxPro | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how FxPro and Plus500 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. Plus500 scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | FxPro | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| 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 Plus500 supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill). FxPro uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. FxPro scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | FxPro | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | Yes |
| Skrill | Yes | Yes |
| 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 Plus500 offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 15 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | FxPro | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Polish, Arabic, Hebrew, Danish, Norwegian, Czech, Slovak, Bulgarian and Chinese |