tastyworks
XM
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Overview
tastyworks was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Belize, while XM was established in 2009 and is based in Cyprus. tastyworks holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while XM is regulated by International Financial Services Commission(IFSC) among others. tastyworks serves 150,000+ clients worldwide; XM has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at tastyworks and $5 at XM.
| Feature | tastyworks | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $5 |
| 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-F317 | International Financial Services Commission(IFSC), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2014 | 2009 |
| Country | Belize | Cyprus |
| Clients | 150,000+ | 3,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between tastyworks and XM, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. tastyworks has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $5 at XM). tastyworks charges withdrawal fees while XM does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. XM applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; tastyworks does not. Overall, XM scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | tastyworks | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $5 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
tastyworks offers MT5, cTrader, while XM supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. XM supports social and copy trading features, which tastyworks does not offer. XM edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | tastyworks | XM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | MT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how tastyworks and XM 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | tastyworks | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. tastyworks accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while XM supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). tastyworks uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. tastyworks scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | tastyworks | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| 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 tastyworks and XM offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. tastyworks supports 8 languages and XM supports 20, giving XM broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | tastyworks | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Turkish |