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PUPRIME

8.3/10

stforex

7.7/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
8/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
7.5/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

PUPRIME was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Seychelles, while stforex was established in 2019 and is based in Portugal. PUPRIME holds licences including Pacific Union (Seychelles) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles with License No. SD050. PU Prime (PTY) Ltd, while stforex is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. PUPRIME serves 200,000+ clients worldwide; stforex has 14,000+. The minimum deposit is $50 at PUPRIME and $250 at stforex.

PUPRIME wins this category
FeaturePUPRIMEstforex
Min. Deposit$50$250
RegulationPacific Union (Seychelles) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles with License No. SD050. PU Prime (PTY) Ltd, an authorised Financial Service Provider (“FSP”) registered and regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (“FSCA”) of South Africa under licence number 52218Financial 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-F310
Founded20152019
CountrySeychellesPortugal
Clients200,000+14,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between PUPRIME and stforex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. stforex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $50 at PUPRIME). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Overall, PUPRIME scores higher on fees in our assessment.

PUPRIME wins this category
FeaturePUPRIMEstforex
Min. Deposit$50$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

stforex wins this category
FeaturePUPRIMEstforex
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderNoYes
Windows AppNoYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, WebTrader, PU Prime App, PU SocialMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how PUPRIME and stforex compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. PUPRIME scores higher overall in education and research.

PUPRIME wins this category
FeaturePUPRIMEstforex
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. PUPRIME accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while stforex supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). stforex uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. stforex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

stforex wins this category
FeaturePUPRIMEstforex
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both PUPRIME and stforex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. PUPRIME supports 1 language and stforex supports 8, giving stforex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeaturePUPRIMEstforex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglishEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic