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Skilling

7.5/10
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tradershome

7.7/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
8/10WinnerFees1/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Skilling was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while tradershome was established in 2013 and is based in Russia. Skilling holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while tradershome is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Skilling serves 5,000+ clients worldwide; tradershome has 1,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Skilling and $250 at tradershome.

tradershome wins this category
FeatureSkillingtradershome
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CIF license number 357/18, Financial Services Authority (FSA) under license No. SD042Financial 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-F328
Founded20162013
CountryCyprusRussia
Clients5,000+1,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Skilling and tradershome, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Skilling has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at tradershome). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Skilling scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Skilling wins this category
FeatureSkillingtradershome
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Skilling offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while tradershome 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. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureSkillingtradershome
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, 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 Skilling and tradershome compare. Skilling runs regular live webinars; tradershome does not. Both provide video tutorials. Skilling publishes daily market commentary; tradershome does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Skilling maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Skilling scores higher overall in education and research.

Skilling wins this category
FeatureSkillingtradershome
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

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

tradershome wins this category
FeatureSkillingtradershome
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

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

Tied
FeatureSkillingtradershome
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic