Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team

FOREX.com vs Robinhood

FOREX.com scores 9.1 and Robinhood 9.4 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.

FOREX.com

9.1/10

Facts checked September 26, 2026.

Robinhood

9.4/10

Facts checked September 26, 2026.

FOREX.com vs Robinhood: the differences

FOREX.com vs Robinhood
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FOREX.comFOREX.com
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RobinhoodRobinhood
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Minimum deposit$100$0Lower
MarketsForex, CFDs, CryptoStocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Crypto
RegulatorsFCA, NFA/CFTC, ASICBank of Lithuania (LSC), LT BL, SIPC
Investor protectionFSCS up to GBP 85,000EU ICS up to EUR 20,000
Stock trade feeNot confirmed$0
Account feeNot confirmed$0
Inactivity feeNot confirmed$0
Retail accounts that lose money74%Not confirmed
EUR/USD spread1.2%Not confirmed
Margin rateNot confirmed3.95%
Options contract feeNot confirmed$0
Deposit and withdrawal feesNot confirmed$100 outgoing transfer
PlatformsNot confirmedRobinhood app, Robinhood Legend
Account typesNot confirmedIRA, Roth IRA, Joint
Maximum retail leverageNot confirmed10X

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Key differences

  • Robinhood scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.1.
  • Regulators: only FOREX.com offers FCA, NFA/CFTC, ASIC.
  • Regulators: only Robinhood offers Bank of Lithuania (LSC), LT BL, SIPC.
  • FOREX.com is licensed in 1 more country.
  • Minimum deposit is lower at Robinhood: $0 vs $100.
  • Markets: only FOREX.com offers Forex, CFDs.
  • Markets: only Robinhood offers Stocks, ETFs, Options.
  • Features: only FOREX.com offers Demo account.
  • Features: only Robinhood offers Fractional shares, Options, Futures.
  • Pricing model: only Robinhood offers Low fees.

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.

Read the full FOREX.com review

Robinhood

Robinhood suits first-time investors and small, regular investors who want nothing charged for holding or trading. It is the cheapest way in on our data, with a minimum deposit of $0, no account fee and no inactivity charge, under the Bank of Lithuania and SIPC.

Read the full Robinhood review

Score breakdown

FOREX.com vs Robinhood
AreaFOREX.comRobinhood
Cost8.3Commission-free pricing with a 1.2% EUR/USD spread, though the $100 minimum deposit is steep against the €4.64 site median.9.6HigherStock trades cost $0, options contracts $0, the account fee is $0 and inactivity is $0.
Offer8.89.3Higher
Trust9.8Higher9.3

Pick FOREX.com if, pick Robinhood if

Pick FOREX.com if trust matter most.

Pick Robinhood if cost, offer, and minimum deposit matter most.

Side by side, item by item

FOREX.com vs Robinhood
MarketsFOREX.comRobinhood
StocksNoYes
ETFsNoYes
ForexYesNo
CFDsYesNo
OptionsNoYes
FuturesNoYes
CryptoYesYes

Availability and regulation

FOREX.com vs Robinhood
CountryFOREX.comRobinhood
United States
SIPC SIPC member 69916
AustraliaNot confirmed
LithuaniaNot confirmed
Bank of Lithuania (LSC) MiCA CASP 254900GTP4UXQO1UMI36
LT_BL PSD_PI 306377915
United KingdomNot confirmed

Where these facts come from

FOREX.com

  • compareforexbrokers.com: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026

Robinhood

  • finder.com: 7 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • esma.europa.eu: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • mymillennialguide.com: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • financer.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • robinhood.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026

Every fact side by side

FOREX.com vs Robinhood
FactFOREX.comRobinhood
FeaturesCrypto, Demo account, Mobile appCrypto, Fractional shares, Options, Futures, Mobile app
Pricing modelCommission freeCommission free, Low feesCovers more
AudienceNot confirmedBeginners, Day traders
Legal entityNot confirmedRobinhood Europe UAB
HeadquartersNot confirmedLithuania
FoundedNot confirmed2013

Where each stands against the rest

FOREX.com vs Robinhood
FactFOREX.comRobinhoodMedian
Minimum deposit$100above the median$0below the median$25
Stock trade feeNot confirmed$0at the median$0
Account feeNot confirmed$0at the median$0
Inactivity feeNot confirmed$0at the median$0
Retail accounts that lose money74%above the medianNot confirmed72.05%
EUR/USD spread1.2%highest quarterNot confirmed0.65%

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

Robinhood

Pros

  • Nothing to pay to open or hold an account, with an account fee of $0 and an inactivity fee of $0
  • Trading a share costs $0, so a small first order is not eaten by commission
  • You can start with a deposit of $0, lower than most brands on our data

Cons

  • Leverage is available at 10X, which magnifies losses as well as gains
  • Outgoing transfers carry a charge of $100 outgoing transfer
  • Margin borrowing is priced at a margin rate of 3.95%, so interest adds to your cost

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

Robinhood

Who it suits

  • Beginners opening a first account with a small deposit
  • Day-traders working in options, futures and crypto on mobile
  • Retirement investors using an IRA, Roth IRA or joint account

Who should look elsewhere

  • Vantage if a flat minimum deposit of $5 suits you better
  • CFI if you want forex and CFDs alongside shares, since its markets cover stocks, etfs and forex
  • eToro if social copy trading matters more than options and futures

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.

Robinhood

What does it cost to trade shares on Robinhood?+

Trading a share costs $0, and an options contract costs $0. There is also an account fee of $0 and an inactivity fee of $0, so nothing is taken for simply holding the account open. Borrowing on margin is charged at a margin rate of 3.95%, which is the main running cost if you use leverage.

Is there a minimum deposit to open a Robinhood account?+

The minimum deposit is $0, so you can open an account and place a small first order without funding a large balance. It is worth comparing that with the deposits other brands ask for before you commit, since the figure varies widely across the market. Outgoing transfers are charged at $100 outgoing transfer, so factor that in if you plan to move money out early.

Robinhood

Robinhood

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