Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
FOREX.com vs FXOpen
Where FOREX.com and FXOpen differ
| Compare |  FOREX.com |  FXOpen |
|---|---|---|
| Markets | Forex, CFDs, Crypto | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, CryptoCovers more |
| Regulators | FCA, NFA/CFTC, ASIC | CySEC, FCA |
| Investor protection | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 74% | 60% |
| EUR/USD spread | 1.2% | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Not confirmed | TickTrader, MT4, MT5 |
Same on both: Minimum deposit ($100).
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Key differences
- Regulators: only FOREX.com offers NFA/CFTC, ASIC.
- Regulators: only FXOpen offers CySEC.
- FOREX.com is licensed in 1 more country.
- Markets: only FXOpen offers Stocks, ETFs.
Our verdict on each
FOREX.com
FOREX.com suits UK retail traders who want one commission-free account covering forex, CFDs and crypto under a named UK regulator. The trade-off is the price of entry: a $100 minimum deposit sits well above the €4.64 median across the brands compared here.
FXOpen
FXOpen suits traders who want one account spanning forex, CFDs, stocks, ETFs and crypto under FCA and CySEC oversight, with investor protection of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000. The minimum deposit of $100 is the catch, placing it well above the site median of €4.64 and above Vantage at $5.
Score breakdown
| Area | FOREX.com | FXOpen |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.3Commission-free pricing with a 1.2% EUR/USD spread, though the $100 minimum deposit is steep against the €4.64 site median. | 8.5Higher |
| Offer | 8.8 | 9.4Higher |
| Trust | 9.8Higher | 9.5 |
Which one suits you
Pick FOREX.com if trust matter most.
Pick FXOpen if offer and markets matter most.
Availability and regulation
| Country | FOREX.com | FXOpen |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | ||
| Australia | Not confirmed | |
| Cyprus | Not confirmed | |
| United States | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | FOREX.com | FXOpen |
|---|---|---|
| Forex brokers | 48 of 147 | 50 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 46 of 145 | 48 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 39 of 122 | 40 of 122 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | FOREX.com | FXOpen |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Crypto, Demo account, Mobile app | Demo account, Crypto, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Commission free | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | FOREX.com | FXOpen | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $100above the median | $100above the median | $25 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 74%above the median | 60%lowest quarter | 72.05% |
| EUR/USD spread | 1.2%highest quarter | Not confirmed | 0.65% |
Median across 134 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
FOREX.com
Pros
- Commission-free pricing means the 1.2% EUR/USD spread is the cost you can actually see before you trade
- Regulated in the UK by the FCA, in the US by the NFA/CFTC and in Australia by the ASIC
- UK clients have investor protection of FSCS up to GBP 85,000 behind the firm
Cons
- The $100 minimum deposit sits above $0 at CFI and $5 at Vantage, so entry is the main hurdle
- Retail accounts lose money at 74%, above the 70.15% median for the brands compared here
- The range stops at forex, CFDs and crypto, without the shares, ETFs and futures that appear in stocks, etfs and forex
FXOpen
Pros
- One account covers stocks, ETFs, forex, CFDs and crypto, all listed under stocks, etfs and forex.
- Regulated by CySEC and FCA, so the UK operation sits under the FCA and the Cyprus operation under CySEC.
- Investor protection is stated at EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 for eligible claims.
Cons
- The minimum deposit of $100 is far above the site median of €4.64.
- On minimum deposit FXOpen ranks 148 of 213 brands compared.
- The cost score is 2.7 and the overall score is 2.7, so value is the weak side.
Who each suits
FOREX.com
Who it suits
- UK retail traders who want one commission-free account across forex, CFDs and crypto
- Traders who want a demo account to size up the platform before funding the $100 deposit
- People who put weight on a named UK regulator and FSCS up to GBP 85,000
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone starting with a small sum, since CFI takes $0 and Vantage $5 against a $100 entry here
- Share and ETF investors, because eToro's range runs to stocks, etfs and forex
FXOpen
Who it suits
- Traders who want forex and CFDs next to stocks, ETFs and crypto in a single account.
- UK and EU residents who want a broker listed with CySEC and FCA and a stated protection scheme.
- Users of TickTrader, MT4 or MT5 who want a demo account before committing money.
Who should look elsewhere
- Newcomers starting with a small amount: CFI asks a minimum deposit of $0.
- Traders who want futures in the market list: eToro covers stocks, etfs and forex.
- Anyone wanting a lower entry point: Vantage takes $5 against FXOpen's $100.
Questions about each
FOREX.com
What does it cost to trade forex on FOREX.com?+
Pricing is commission-free, so the cost sits in the spread rather than a separate deal charge. The euro against the dollar carries a spread of 1.2%, and that figure is the one to watch if you trade often or in size. The commission-free model runs across the account, not on one pair alone.
How much do I need to deposit to open an account?+
The minimum deposit is $100. That is a clear step up from the €4.64 median across the brands compared here, and well above $0 at CFI and $5 at Vantage. Plan the funding before you open, because the threshold applies at the account level.
FXOpen
What is the minimum deposit at FXOpen?+
The minimum deposit is $100. That is well above the site median of €4.64 and places FXOpen at 148 of 213 brands compared on this measure. Anyone starting with a small balance is better served by a lower entry point elsewhere.
Who regulates FXOpen?+
FXOpen lists CySEC and FCA. The Cyprus entity is supervised by CySEC and the UK entity by the FCA, so UK customers sit under the UK regulator while EU customers sit under the Cyprus one. The listed protection scheme is EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.
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