Markets.com
Robinhood
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Overview
Markets.com was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Robinhood was established in 2013 and is based in USA. Markets.com holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Robinhood is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Markets.com serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Robinhood has 10,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Markets.com and $0 at Robinhood.
| Feature | Markets.com | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $0 |
| 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), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2013 |
| Country | Cyprus | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Markets.com and Robinhood, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Robinhood has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at Markets.com). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Robinhood charges deposit fees; Markets.com does not. Overall, Robinhood scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Markets.com | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Markets.com offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Robinhood supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Markets.com edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Markets.com | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Markets.com and Robinhood compare. Robinhood runs regular live webinars; Markets.com does not. Both provide video tutorials. Robinhood publishes daily market commentary; Markets.com does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Robinhood maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Robinhood scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Markets.com | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
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 Robinhood supports 1 (bank transfer). Markets.com uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal among the two brokers. Markets.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Markets.com | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| 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 Robinhood offer live chat support. Markets.com offers phone support; Robinhood does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Markets.com supports 14 languages and Robinhood supports 13, giving Markets.com broader global reach. Markets.com scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Markets.com | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |