instaforex
OANDA
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Overview
instaforex was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Russia, while OANDA was established in 1996 and is based in United States, Canada. instaforex holds licences including BVI FSC, while OANDA is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. instaforex serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; OANDA has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at instaforex and $1 at OANDA.
| Feature | instaforex | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Regulation | BVI FSC, License Number SIBA/L/14/1082. FSC Saint Vincent, Reg. Number IBC22945. Saint Vincent, IBC24321 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2017 | 1996 |
| Country | Russia | United States, Canada |
| Clients | 12,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between instaforex and OANDA, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. OANDA has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at instaforex). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. instaforex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; OANDA does not. Overall, OANDA scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | instaforex | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
instaforex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while OANDA supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. instaforex supports social and copy trading features, which OANDA does not offer. instaforex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | instaforex | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, OANDA Desktop, OANDA Web, OANDA Mobile |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how instaforex and OANDA 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. instaforex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | instaforex | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. instaforex accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while OANDA supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). instaforex uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. instaforex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | instaforex | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 instaforex and OANDA offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. instaforex supports 8 languages and OANDA supports 2, giving instaforex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | instaforex | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |