B

Intertrader

7.6/10

Startrader

8.1/10
7/10RegulationWinner9/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
7/10WinnerPlatforms6/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner7.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

BrokerDataNet earns affiliate commission from brokers listed on this site. This does not affect our ratings or editorial independence.

Overview

Intertrader was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Gibraltar, while Startrader was established in 2011 and is based in Hong Kong. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Intertrader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Startrader has 500,000 +. The minimum deposit is $1 at Intertrader and $50 at Startrader.

Startrader wins this category
FeatureIntertraderStartrader
Min. Deposit$1$50
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Saint Vincent and Grenadines (SVG) and Financial Services Authority Seychelles (FSA)
Founded20092011
CountryGibraltarHong Kong
Clients10,000+500,000 +

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Intertrader and Startrader, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Intertrader has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $50 at Startrader). Startrader charges withdrawal fees while Intertrader does not, giving Intertrader an edge for frequent withdrawers. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureIntertraderStartrader
Min. Deposit$1$50
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Intertrader offers MT5, cTrader, while Startrader supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Intertrader offers a mobile trading app; mobile availability for Startrader is limited. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Intertrader edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Intertrader wins this category
FeatureIntertraderStartrader
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesNo
Android AppYesNo
Trading PlatformsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5 and Web Trader

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Intertrader and Startrader 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.

Tied
FeatureIntertraderStartrader
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Intertrader accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Startrader supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). Startrader uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Startrader scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Startrader wins this category
FeatureIntertraderStartrader
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Intertrader and Startrader offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureIntertraderStartrader
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Chinese