orbex
z.com
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Overview
orbex was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while z.com was established in 2008 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. orbex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; z.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at orbex and $50 at z.com.
| Feature | orbex | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $50 |
| Regulation | Financial 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-F291 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Services Authority (FSA), Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) |
| Founded | 2012 | 2008 |
| Country | Cyprus | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between orbex and z.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. orbex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $50 at z.com). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. z.com charges deposit fees; orbex does not. Overall, z.com scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | orbex | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $50 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
orbex offers MT5, cTrader, while z.com supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. z.com supports social and copy trading features, which orbex does not offer. z.com edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | orbex | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Desktop,Android,Tablet,iPhone |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how orbex and z.com compare. z.com runs regular live webinars; orbex does not. Both provide video tutorials. z.com publishes daily market commentary; orbex does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. z.com maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. z.com scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | orbex | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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. orbex accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while z.com 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.
| Feature | orbex | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both orbex and z.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. orbex supports 8 languages and z.com supports 2, giving orbex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | orbex | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |