FOREX.com vs JustMarkets (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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JustMarkets

Trust rank #25 · Editorial rating 9 / 10 · Founded 2012

JustMarkets is a forex and CFD broker offering broad market access on MetaTrader platforms with multiple account options and flexible conditions. It provides education, market insights, and multilingual support in a straightforward,…

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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. JustMarkets (Mauritius, founded 2012) holds 3 regulatory licences (FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, SVGFSA), offers MT4, MT5 and sits in our low-fee bracket. The two overlap in 225 countries; FOREX.com is available in 6 countries where JustMarkets is not, and JustMarkets in 1 where FOREX.com is not.

Verdict at a glance

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

Scored on 9 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 JustMarkets: side-by-side data

CriteriaFOREX.comJustMarkets
Editorial rating10 / 109 / 10
Trust rank#1#25
Founded20012012
HeadquartersUnited StatesMauritius
RegulatorsASIC, CFTC, FCA, NFAFSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, SVGFSA
Broker typeDMA, Market Maker, STPECN, STP
PlatformsMT4, MT5, Proprietary, TradingViewMT4, MT5
InstrumentsCommodities, Forex, Indices, MetalsCommodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Indices, Metals
Countries accepted231 countries226 countries
Fee levelLowLow
Trading typesCFD Trading, Spot TradingCFD Trading, Spot Trading
Best-for use casesProfessional Trading, Retail TradingCopy 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

JustMarkets

  • High leverage up to 1:3000
  • Raw spread accounts with 0.0 pip spreads
  • Multiple account types: Cent, Standard, Pro, Raw
  • MT4/MT5 platform support
  • Copy trading available

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

JustMarkets

  • Offshore regulation (Seychelles FSA, Mauritius FSC)
  • No top-tier licenses (no FCA/ASIC/NFA)
  • No investor compensation scheme on offshore entities
  • Negative balance protection not consistent across entities
  • Limited platform choice (MT4/MT5 only)

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

JustMarkets

  • MT4 and MT5 platforms
  • Wide range of forex crypto indices commodities and stocks CFDs
  • Raw spread ECN accounts
  • Leverage up to 3000 to 1
  • Copy trading platform
  • Negative balance protection and segregated client funds

Country availability: FOREX.com vs JustMarkets

Available at both (225): Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, 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, Cocos (Keeling) Islands and 185 more.

Only FOREX.com (6): Australia, Canada, India, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America.

Only JustMarkets (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 JustMarkets: common questions

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

FOREX.com holds more regulatory licences: FOREX.com (ASIC, CFTC, FCA, NFA) versus JustMarkets (FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, SVGFSA). Tier-1 licences: FOREX.com 4, JustMarkets 0.

Which trading platforms do FOREX.com and JustMarkets offer?

FOREX.com offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary, TradingView; JustMarkets offers MT4, MT5.

Which has lower fees, FOREX.com or JustMarkets?

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 JustMarkets?

FOREX.com is the older of the two, founded in 2001; JustMarkets was founded in 2012.

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

They overlap in 225 countries. FOREX.com is additionally available in 6 countries (Australia, Canada, India, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America) and JustMarkets in 1 countries (Belgium).

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