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orbex

7.3/10
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Twine

6.1/10
10/10WinnerRegulation3/10
0/10FeesWinner4/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

orbex was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Twine was established in 2008 and is based in USA. orbex holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Twine is regulated by Unregulated among others. orbex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Twine has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at orbex and $100 at Twine.

orbex wins this category
FeatureorbexTwine
Min. Deposit$250$100
RegulationFinancial 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-F291Unregulated
Founded20122008
CountryCyprusUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between orbex and Twine, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Twine has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at orbex). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Twine applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; orbex does not. Overall, Twine scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Twine wins this category
FeatureorbexTwine
Min. Deposit$250$100
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

orbex offers MT5, cTrader, while Twine supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Twine supports social and copy trading features, which orbex does not offer. Twine edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Twine wins this category
FeatureorbexTwine
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsiPhone,iPad,Android,Tablet

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how orbex and Twine compare. Twine runs regular live webinars; orbex does not. Both provide video tutorials. Twine publishes daily market commentary; orbex does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Twine maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Twine scores higher overall in education and research.

Twine wins this category
FeatureorbexTwine
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. orbex accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Twine supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). orbex uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. orbex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

orbex wins this category
FeatureorbexTwine
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both orbex and Twine offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. orbex supports 8 languages and Twine supports 2, giving orbex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureorbexTwine
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese