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Libertex

7.9/10

m1 finance

7/10
8/10RegulationWinner10/10
8/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
9/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
10/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Libertex was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while m1 finance was established in 2018 and is based in Australia. Libertex holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) with CIF Licence number 164/12, while m1 finance is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Libertex serves 2,200,000+ clients worldwide; m1 finance has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $117 at Libertex and $250 at m1 finance.

Libertex wins this category
FeatureLibertexm1 finance
Min. Deposit$117$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) with CIF Licence number 164/12Financial 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-F273
Founded20122018
CountryCyprusAustralia
Clients2,200,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Libertex and m1 finance, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Libertex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $117 (vs $250 at m1 finance). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. m1 finance charges deposit fees; Libertex does not. Overall, Libertex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Libertex wins this category
FeatureLibertexm1 finance
Min. Deposit$117$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Libertex offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while m1 finance 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.

Tied
FeatureLibertexm1 finance
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderNoYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Duplitrade, Mobile AppsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, 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 Libertex and m1 finance compare. Both provide video tutorials. Libertex publishes daily market commentary; m1 finance does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Libertex scores higher overall in education and research.

Libertex wins this category
FeatureLibertexm1 finance
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Libertex accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while m1 finance supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureLibertexm1 finance
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesYes
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Libertex and m1 finance offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Libertex supports 9 languages and m1 finance supports 8, giving Libertex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureLibertexm1 finance
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, German, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Spanish, French, Portuguese, ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic