Roboforex
selftrade
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Overview
Roboforex was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Belize, while selftrade was established in 2013 and is based in Australia. Roboforex holds licences including RoboForex Ltd is a financial brokerage company regulated by the FSC, while selftrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Roboforex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; selftrade has 14,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Roboforex and $250 at selftrade.
| Feature | Roboforex | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Regulation | RoboForex Ltd is a financial brokerage company regulated by the FSC, license No. 000138/437, reg. number 128.572. Address: 2118 Guava Street, Belama Phase 1, Belize City, Belize. | 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-F304 |
| Founded | 2009 | 2013 |
| Country | Belize | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 14,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Roboforex and selftrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Roboforex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at selftrade). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. selftrade charges deposit fees; Roboforex does not. Overall, Roboforex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Roboforex | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Roboforex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while selftrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Roboforex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Roboforex | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, 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 Roboforex and selftrade compare. Roboforex runs regular live webinars; selftrade does not. Both provide video tutorials. Roboforex publishes daily market commentary; selftrade does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Roboforex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Roboforex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Roboforex | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Roboforex accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller), while selftrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). selftrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. selftrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Roboforex | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Roboforex and selftrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Roboforex supports 13 languages and selftrade supports 8, giving Roboforex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Roboforex | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Indonesian, Malaysian, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Arabic, Thai, Russian, and Ukrainian | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |