FxPro
Skilling
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Overview
FxPro was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in UK, while Skilling was established in 2016 and is based in Cyprus. FxPro holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Skilling is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. FxPro serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Skilling has 5,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.
| Feature | FxPro | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CIF license number 357/18, Financial Services Authority (FSA) under license No. SD042 |
| Founded | 2006 | 2016 |
| Country | UK | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 5,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between FxPro and Skilling, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. FxPro applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Skilling does not. Overall, Skilling scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | FxPro | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
FxPro offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Skilling 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 | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | MT4, 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 Skilling 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.
| Feature | FxPro | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
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 Skilling 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 | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Skilling offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. FxPro supports 15 languages and Skilling supports 2, giving FxPro broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | FxPro | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |