FOREX.com vs FxPro (2026): regulation, platforms and costs compared

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Data refreshed 25 Sep 2026 · Compiled by David Ispiryan

FOREX.com

Trust rank #1 · Editorial rating 10 / 10 · Founded 2001

FOREX.com is a well-regarded forex broker offering broad access to forex markets through web, desktop, and mobile platforms, with research, education, and risk management tools. It operates under applicable regulatory oversight in…

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FxPro

Trust rank #17 · Founded 2006

FxPro forex broker provides access to a broad range of forex and CFD markets on popular trading platforms, with an emphasis on order execution and risk management tools.

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FOREX.com (United States, founded 2001) holds 4 regulatory licences (ASIC, CFTC, FCA, NFA), 4 of them tier-1, offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary, TradingView and sits in our low-fee bracket. FxPro (United Kingdom, founded 2006) holds 4 regulatory licences (CySEC, FCA, FSCA, SCB), 1 of them tier-1, offers cTrader, MT4, MT5, Proprietary and sits in our low-fee bracket. The two overlap in 229 countries; FOREX.com is available in 2 countries where FxPro is not, and FxPro in 1 where FOREX.com is not.

Verdict at a glance

  • FOREX.com leads on trust rank, track record, country coverage and tier-1 licences.
  • Level on regulatory coverage, platform choice, instrument range and fee level.

Scored on 8 measurable dimensions where both brokers have verified data. Dimensions missing for either side are excluded rather than guessed. This is a data summary, not a recommendation.

FOREX.com vs FxPro: side-by-side data

CriteriaFOREX.comFxPro
Editorial rating10 / 10Not verified
Trust rank#1#17
Founded20012006
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
RegulatorsASIC, CFTC, FCA, NFACySEC, FCA, FSCA, SCB
Broker typeDMA, Market Maker, STPECN, STP
PlatformsMT4, MT5, Proprietary, TradingViewcTrader, MT4, MT5, Proprietary
InstrumentsCommodities, Forex, Indices, MetalsCommodities, Forex, Indices, Metals
Countries accepted231 countries230 countries
Fee levelLowLow
Trading typesCFD Trading, Spot TradingCFD Trading
Best-for use casesProfessional Trading, Retail TradingCopy Trading, Professional Trading, Retail Trading

Highlighted cells mark the stronger value where a direction is objectively better (e.g. more licences, lower fees). "Not verified" means the field is not yet in our catalogue for that broker — we never fill gaps with estimates.

Pros

FOREX.com

  • Multi-jurisdiction regulation (US/UK/CA)
  • Accepts US clients
  • Proprietary platform + MT4/MT5 support
  • Competitive spreads with raw/commission pricing options
  • Extensive FX pair offering

FxPro

  • Multi-Jurisdiction Regulation (FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB)
  • MT4/MT5/cTrader + Proprietary Platforms
  • No Dealing Desk Execution & Deep Liquidity
  • Negative Balance Protection & Segregated Funds
  • FIX API, cTrader Open API & VPS for Algo Trading

Cons

FOREX.com

  • No CFDs for U.S. clients
  • FIFO and no-hedging rules on U.S. accounts
  • No negative balance protection in the U.S.
  • Inactivity fee after 12 months of no trading
  • High minimum balance for STP Pro/DMA accounts

FxPro

  • Not available to U.S. clients
  • Pricing not the lowest (spreads/commissions)
  • No guaranteed stop-loss orders (GSLO)
  • Inactivity fee on dormant accounts
  • ESMA 1:30 leverage cap under EU/UK regulation

Key features

FOREX.com

  • Spot forex and multi asset CFD trading
  • Top tier regulation and segregated client funds
  • MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 and Advanced Trading platform
  • TradingView integration and advanced charting tools
  • API trading via REST and FIX plus VPS support
  • Raw pricing with commission and standard spread only accounts

FxPro

  • Multi Platform Trading MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader FxPro Platform
  • No Dealing Desk Market Execution Deep Liquidity
  • Multi Jurisdiction Regulation FCA CySEC FSCA SCB Segregated Funds Negative Balance Protection
  • Broad CFD Instrument Coverage Forex Indices Shares Metals Energies Futures
  • Algorithmic and Copy Trading EAs cBots cTrader Copy VPS
  • Integrated Tools Economic Calendar Market News Advanced Charting Price Alerts

Country availability: FOREX.com vs FxPro

Available at both (229): Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island and 189 more.

Only FOREX.com (2): Canada, United States of America.

Only FxPro (1): Belgium.

Availability reflects the countries each broker declares it serves. Local rules change; confirm on the broker's own site before signing up.

FOREX.com vs FxPro: common questions

Which broker is more regulated, FOREX.com or FxPro?

FOREX.com holds more regulatory licences: FOREX.com (ASIC, CFTC, FCA, NFA) versus FxPro (CySEC, FCA, FSCA, SCB). Tier-1 licences: FOREX.com 4, FxPro 1.

Which trading platforms do FOREX.com and FxPro offer?

FOREX.com offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary, TradingView; FxPro offers cTrader, MT4, MT5, Proprietary.

Which has lower fees, FOREX.com or FxPro?

Both sit in the same fee bracket (low) in our catalogue; compare the spreads and commission rows above for detail.

Which is older, FOREX.com or FxPro?

FOREX.com is the older of the two, founded in 2001; FxPro was founded in 2006.

Are FOREX.com and FxPro available in the same countries?

They overlap in 229 countries. FOREX.com is additionally available in 2 countries (Canada, United States of America) and FxPro in 1 countries (Belgium).

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