iq option
Roboforex
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Overview
iq option was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in United States, while Roboforex was established in 2009 and is based in Belize. iq option holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Roboforex is regulated by RoboForex Ltd is a financial brokerage company regulated by the FSC among others. iq option serves 14,000,000+ clients worldwide; Roboforex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at iq option and $1 at Roboforex.
| Feature | iq option | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F262 | RoboForex Ltd is a financial brokerage company regulated by the FSC, license No. 000138/437, reg. number 128.572. Address: 2118 Guava Street, Belama Phase 1, Belize City, Belize. |
| Founded | 2019 | 2009 |
| Country | United States | Belize |
| Clients | 14,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between iq option and Roboforex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Roboforex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at iq option). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. iq option charges deposit fees; Roboforex does not. Overall, Roboforex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | iq option | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
iq option offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Roboforex supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Roboforex supports social and copy trading features, which iq option does not offer. Roboforex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | iq option | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| 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, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how iq option and Roboforex compare. Roboforex runs regular live webinars; iq option does not. Roboforex has a video library; iq option does not. Roboforex publishes daily market commentary; iq option does not. Roboforex integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); iq option does not. Roboforex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Roboforex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | iq option | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. iq option accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Roboforex supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). iq option uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. iq option scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | iq option | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both iq option and Roboforex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. iq option supports 8 languages and Roboforex supports 13, giving Roboforex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | iq option | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Indonesian, Malaysian, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Arabic, Thai, Russian, and Ukrainian |