Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
FOREX.com vs PU Prime
Where FOREX.com and PU Prime differ
| Compare |  FOREX.com |  PU Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $100 | $50Lower |
| Markets | Forex, CFDs, Crypto | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Metals |
| Regulators | FCA, NFA/CFTC, ASIC | SIPC |
| Investor protection | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 | SIPC up to USD 500,000 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 74% | Not confirmed |
| EUR/USD spread | 1.2% | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Not confirmed | MT4, MT5, PU Web Trader, PU Prime mobile App |
| Maximum retail leverage | Not confirmed | 1:1000 |
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Key differences
- FOREX.com scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.8.
- Regulators: only FOREX.com offers FCA, NFA/CFTC, ASIC.
- Regulators: only PU Prime offers SIPC.
- FOREX.com is licensed in 2 more countries.
- Minimum deposit is lower at PU Prime: $50 vs $100.
- Markets: only FOREX.com offers Crypto.
- Markets: only PU Prime offers Stocks, ETFs, Metals.
- Features: only FOREX.com offers Crypto.
- Features: only PU Prime offers Copy trading.
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.
PU Prime
PU Prime is a US broker for beginners who want forex, CFDs and metals on MT4, MT5 or the PU Prime app, with copy trading and a demo account on the same platform. Its $50 entry sits above lighter $0 and $5 floors, and money is held under SIPC cover.
Score breakdown
| Area | FOREX.com | PU Prime |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 8.7Higher |
| Offer | 8.8 | 9.2Higher |
| Trust | 9.8Higher | 8.6 |
Feature by feature
| Markets | FOREX.com | PU Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | No | Yes |
| ETFs | No | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | No |
| Metals | No | Yes |
Availability and regulation
| Country | FOREX.com | PU Prime |
|---|---|---|
| United States | SIPC SIPC member 3337 | |
| Australia | Not confirmed | |
| United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
Where these facts come from
FOREX.com
- compareforexbrokers.com: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026
PU Prime
- sipc.org: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- myfxbook.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- scribehow.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- kenmacro.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- puprimepartners.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | FOREX.com | PU Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Forex brokers | 48 of 147 | 79 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 46 of 145 | 77 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 39 of 122 | 66 of 122 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | FOREX.com | PU Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Crypto, Demo account, Mobile app | Demo account, Copy trading, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Commission free | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Beginners |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | TD PRIME SERVICES LLC |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | FOREX.com | PU Prime | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $100above the median | $50above the median | $25 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 74%above the median | Not confirmed | 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
PU Prime
Pros
- Covers forex, CFDs, metals, stocks and ETFs in one account (stocks, etfs and forex)
- Pick from MT4, MT5, PU Web Trader or the PU Prime mobile app (MT4, MT5 and PU Web Trader)
- A demo account and copy trading sit alongside the live accounts (demo account, copy trading and mobile app)
Cons
- The $50 entry is above the $0 and $5 starting points in this comparison
- Support runs through a help centre only, per help centre
- Retail trading losses run high across the site at 70.15%, so leverage of 1:1000 carries real risk
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
PU Prime
Who it suits
- Beginners building a first account on forex or CFDs
- Traders who want copy trading alongside manual deals
- Anyone happy to hold money with a US SIPC member rather than a UK or EU regulated firm
Who should look elsewhere
- CFI, if a $0 entry point matters more than US regulation
- eToro, if a wider market spread including crypto and futures fits a long term investor better
- Vantage, if a $5 floor suits a smaller first deposit
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.
PU Prime
What is the minimum deposit at PU Prime?+
The stated entry point is $50 for a new account. That sits above the $0 and $5 starting points in this comparison, so a first deposit has to be larger here than with either.
Is PU Prime regulated and is my money protected?+
Protection runs through SIPC up to USD 500,000, listed under SIPC. The membership is recorded as SIPC member 3337, so the holding company can be traced against a public register rather than a claim on the website.
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