Markets.com
OANDA
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Overview
Markets.com was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while OANDA was established in 1996 and is based in United States, Canada. Markets.com holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while OANDA is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Markets.com serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; OANDA has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Markets.com and $1 at OANDA.
| Feature | Markets.com | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2008 | 1996 |
| Country | Cyprus | United States, Canada |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Markets.com 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 Markets.com). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, OANDA scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Markets.com | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Markets.com offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while OANDA supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Markets.com supports social and copy trading features, which OANDA does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Markets.com | 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, Web Trader, 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 Markets.com and OANDA compare. OANDA runs regular live webinars; Markets.com does not. Both provide video tutorials. OANDA publishes daily market commentary; Markets.com does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. OANDA maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. OANDA scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Markets.com | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Markets.com accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal), while OANDA supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Markets.com uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. Markets.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Markets.com | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Markets.com and OANDA offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Markets.com supports 14 languages and OANDA supports 2, giving Markets.com broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Markets.com | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish | English, and Chinese |