FOREX.com vs tastyfx (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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tastyfx

Trust rank #6 · Editorial rating 10 / 10 · Founded 2019

Tastyfx is a Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") registered Retail Foreign Exchange Dealer (RFED) and Introducing Broker (IB) and Forex Dealer Member (FDM) of the National Futures Association ("NFA"). Review its fees,…

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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. tastyfx (United States, founded 2019) holds 2 regulatory licences (CFTC, NFA), 2 of them tier-1, offers Proprietary and sits in our low-fee bracket. The two overlap in 1 countries; FOREX.com is available in 230 countries where tastyfx is not, and tastyfx in 0 where FOREX.com is not.

Verdict at a glance

  • FOREX.com leads on trust rank, track record, regulatory coverage, platform choice, instrument range, country coverage and tier-1 licences.
  • Level on editorial rating and 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 tastyfx: side-by-side data

CriteriaFOREX.comtastyfx
Editorial rating10 / 1010 / 10
Trust rank#1#6
Founded20012019
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited States
RegulatorsASIC, CFTC, FCA, NFACFTC, NFA
Broker typeDMA, Market Maker, STPMarket Maker
PlatformsMT4, MT5, Proprietary, TradingViewProprietary
InstrumentsCommodities, Forex, Indices, MetalsForex
Countries accepted231 countries1 countries
Fee levelLowLow
Trading typesCFD Trading, Spot TradingSpot Trading
Best-for use casesProfessional Trading, Retail TradingRetail 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

tastyfx

  • Competitive spreads and commissions, advanced trading platforms, strong regulatory oversight, educational resources, responsive customer support.

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

tastyfx

  • U.S.-only client eligibility
  • Forex-only product scope
  • No MT4/MT5 or cTrader support
  • Leverage capped at 50:1

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

tastyfx

  • CFTC and NFA regulated via IG US LLC
  • Spot forex trading across major minor and exotic pairs
  • Advanced web and mobile platforms with pro charting indicators and one click trading
  • Spread only pricing with competitive spreads and no commissions
  • Risk management tools including stop limit and trailing stop orders and price alerts
  • Integrated research economic calendar and tastylive education

Country availability: FOREX.com vs tastyfx

Available at both (1): United States of America.

Only FOREX.com (230): 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 and 205 more.

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 tastyfx: common questions

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

FOREX.com holds more regulatory licences: FOREX.com (ASIC, CFTC, FCA, NFA) versus tastyfx (CFTC, NFA). Tier-1 licences: FOREX.com 4, tastyfx 2.

Which trading platforms do FOREX.com and tastyfx offer?

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

Which has lower fees, FOREX.com or tastyfx?

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 tastyfx?

FOREX.com is the older of the two, founded in 2001; tastyfx was founded in 2019.

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

They overlap in 1 countries. FOREX.com is additionally available in 230 countries (Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola and 224 more) and tastyfx in 0 countries ().

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