Oinvest
Uphold
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Overview
Oinvest was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in South Africa, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. Oinvest holds licences including Southern African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. Oinvest serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Oinvest and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | Oinvest | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $1 |
| Regulation | Southern African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2019 | 2013 |
| Country | South Africa | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Oinvest and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $200 at Oinvest). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Oinvest applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Uphold does not. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Oinvest | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Oinvest offers MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Oinvest supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. Oinvest edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Oinvest | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, iOS, MacBook, iPhone | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Oinvest and Uphold compare. Uphold runs regular live webinars; Oinvest does not. Both provide video tutorials. Oinvest integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Uphold does not. Uphold maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Oinvest scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Oinvest | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Oinvest accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Oinvest | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | 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 Oinvest and Uphold offer live chat support. Oinvest offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Oinvest supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving Oinvest broader global reach. Oinvest scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Oinvest | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |