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Alpari vs Bitpanda

Compare Alpari and Bitpanda side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Alpari

Alpari

Forex traders wanting ECN accounts

Alpari is a forex and CFD broker founded in 1998, offering MetaTrader 4 and 5, four account types including E…

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Bitpanda

Bitpanda

European multi-asset beginners

Bitpanda is a Vienna-based multi-asset platform offering 650+ cryptocurrencies, stocks, ETFs, and precious me…

Head-to-head comparison

Alpari vs Bitpanda
Feature Alpari Bitpanda
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - EUR 1 flat fee per trade; custody fee: Free
Regulators MISA FMA, BaFin, MFSA, FCA, VARA
Best for Forex traders wanting ECN accounts European multi-asset beginners
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
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Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
Margin
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Demo Account
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Multi Currency
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Fractional Shares
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Investment Plans
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Pros & cons

Alpari

Alpari

Pros

  • Operating since 1998 with over 1 million clients
  • Four account types including commission-free Standard and ECN options
  • Pro ECN spreads from 0.0 pips
  • MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 support
  • PAMM copy-trading with minimum investment from $50
  • Demo account available with no restrictions
  • High leverage available (varies by account and instrument)
  • Multiple deposit and withdrawal methods including crypto

Cons

  • Regulated only by MISA, an offshore regulator - no Tier-1 license (FCA, ASIC, CySEC)
  • No compensation scheme beyond the Financial Commission's 20,000 EUR limit
  • $10 monthly inactivity fee after 3 months of dormancy
  • Deposit fees of up to 2.5% on some card methods
  • Limited educational resources compared to larger brokers
  • Alpari UK went into administration in 2015 - the current entity is a separate continuation of the brand
  • Standard account EUR/USD average spread around 1.7 pips is relatively wide
Bitpanda

Bitpanda

Pros

  • No account opening or maintenance fee
  • No deposit or withdrawal fee on any payment method
  • No inactivity fee
  • Flat EUR 1 per stock and ETF trade with no custody fee
  • 650+ cryptocurrencies available
  • Stocks and ETFs available from EUR 1 via fractional shares
  • Automated savings plans for recurring investments
  • Multiple MiCAR licences and MiFID II investment services authorisation

Cons

  • Crypto spread on standard platform up to 2.49% on small-cap tokens
  • No demo account
  • Stocks and ETFs launched in January 2026 - shorter track record than crypto offering
  • Service limited to Europe, UK, and UAE - not available to US or Canadian residents
  • Standard platform lacks advanced charting and order types
  • No protection scheme covers crypto holdings
Alpari

Alpari

Alpari is a forex and CFD broker founded in 1998, offering MetaTrader 4 and 5, four account types including ECN, PAMM copy trading, and 750+ instruments.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Bitpanda

Bitpanda

Bitpanda is a Vienna-based multi-asset platform offering 650+ cryptocurrencies, stocks, ETFs, and precious metals with a flat EUR 1 stock-trade fee and no account or inactivity charges.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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