Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
FOREX.com vs iFOREX
Where FOREX.com and iFOREX differ
| Compare |  FOREX.com |  iFOREX |
|---|---|---|
| Markets | Forex, CFDs, Crypto | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, CryptoCovers more |
| Regulators | FCA, NFA/CFTC, ASIC | CySEC, BVI FSC |
| Investor protection | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 74% | 80% |
| Stock trade fee | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | $15 |
| EUR/USD spread | 1.2% | Not confirmed |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Not confirmed | No broker deposit fee; $20 EEA wire withdrawal fee may apply |
| Platforms | Not confirmed | IFOREX App |
| Maximum retail leverage | Not confirmed | 1:30 EU, 1:400 offshore |
Same on both: Minimum deposit ($100).
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Key differences
- FOREX.com scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Regulators: only FOREX.com offers FCA, NFA/CFTC, ASIC.
- Regulators: only iFOREX offers CySEC, BVI FSC.
- FOREX.com is licensed in 1 more country.
- Markets: only iFOREX 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.
iFOREX
iFOREX suits European traders who want forex, CFDs, crypto, shares and ETFs in a single commission-free account, and who put regulation and predictable costs above a small opening deposit. The EU entity sits under CySEC, with investor protection of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 for accounts taken there.
Score breakdown
| Area | FOREX.com | iFOREX |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 8.8HigherOpening deposit of $100 and inactivity charge of $15 sit above the site medians of €4.64 and €0. |
| Offer | 8.8Higher | 8.7 |
| Trust | 9.8Higher | 9.5 |
What each covers
| Markets | FOREX.com | iFOREX |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | No | Yes |
| ETFs | No | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | Yes |
How they place
| Ranking | FOREX.com | iFOREX |
|---|---|---|
| Forex brokers | 48 of 147 | 61 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 46 of 145 | 59 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 39 of 122 | 51 of 122 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | FOREX.com | iFOREX |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Crypto, Demo account, Mobile app | Crypto, Demo account, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Commission free | Commission free |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | iCFD Limited |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1996 |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | FOREX.com | iFOREX | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $100above the median | $100above the median | $25 |
| Stock trade fee | Not confirmed | $0at the median | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | $15above the median | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 74%above the median | 80%highest 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
iFOREX
Pros
- Stock trade fee of $0, ranking 1 of 161 brands on that cost.
- Regulated by CySEC and BVI FSC, with iCFD Limited as the named EU entity.
- EU investor protection of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 for accounts taken in the EU.
Cons
- Minimum deposit of $100 ranks 148 of 213, so the entry point is high.
- Support runs on help centre only.
- Inactivity fee of $15 ranks 42 of 56.
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
iFOREX
Who it suits
- Traders who want stocks, etfs and forex in a single account and can fund $100, while Vantage opens at $5.
- EU clients who prefer CySEC oversight and EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 to the route run by the BVI FSC.
- Savers happy to work from iFOREX App and practise on a demo account first.
Who should look elsewhere
- Small starters: CFI opens at $0 and Vantage at $5, both below iFOREX's $100.
- Broader market seekers: eToro lists stocks, etfs and forex, adding futures to iFOREX's stocks, etfs and forex.
- Traders who want phone or chat support, since support runs on help centre only.
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.
iFOREX
What does it cost to trade a stock?+
The stock trade fee is $0. iFOREX runs a commission free pricing model, so there is no per-trade commission layered on top, and the account covers stocks, etfs and forex. The cost side of the ledger is the deposit and any inactivity charge, not the trade itself.
How much do I need to deposit to open an account?+
The minimum deposit is $100. That puts iFOREX towards the dearer end of the field: it ranks 148 of 213 brands on minimum deposit. CFI opens at $0 and Vantage at $5, so a lighter entry is available elsewhere.
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