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RoboForex is an offshore broker with a $10 minimum deposit, raw-spread accounts, more than 12,000 instruments on its own platform and a built-in copy trading service. FXTM, the Exinity group’s brand, offers a $30 Micro cent account, a raw-spread Advantage account and leverage up to 1:5000 on its Rewards accounts. The better fit depends on where you live, how often you trade and which company would hold your account.
Quick Answer
| Best for | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Starting small | RoboForex | $10 against $30 on Micro |
| No inactivity fee | RoboForex | FXTM: $10 a month after 3 months without trading |
| Copy trading | RoboForex | FXTM: No copy trading service on its site |
A “winner” here means the better published figure on that one line. It is not a recommendation: the right broker depends on where you live and how you trade.
Comparison Table
| RoboForex | FXTM | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating since | 2009 | Over ten years (FXTM’s own figure) |
| Company for international clients | RoboForex Ltd, registered with the FSC in Belize (9759600) | Exinity Limited, licensed by the FSC in Mauritius (Investment Dealer, C113012295) |
| Regulators in the group | FSC Belize | FSC Mauritius, FSCA South Africa, CMA Kenya (plus a UAE CMA licence for promotion only) |
| Minimum deposit | $10 ($100 for R StocksTrader) | $30 on Micro; $100 on Rewards Plus, $200 on Rewards, $500 on Advantage |
| Commission-free spreads | Pro and ProCent from 1.3 pips | Rewards from 0.9 pips; Rewards Plus from 1.5 pips; Micro from 1.7 pips |
| Raw-spread account | ECN and Prime from 0 pips plus a commission per $1 million traded | Advantage from 0.0 pips plus $3.50 per side on forex |
| Maximum leverage | 1:2000 on Pro and ProCent; 1:500 on ECN; 1:300 on Prime | 1:5000 on Rewards and Rewards Plus; 1:3000 on Advantage; 1:1000 on Micro (Kenya up to 1:400) |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, R StocksTrader | MT4, MT5, FXTM app |
| Copy trading | Copy Trading Service (formerly CopyFX), from $100 | No copy trading service on its site |
| Inactivity fee | Not listed | $10 a month after 3 months without trading |
| Withdrawal fee | By method (for example Skrill 1%, cards up to 2.6% + $1.30); first withdrawal free on three Tuesdays a month | Card $3, bank wire $30; Skrill, Neteller and crypto free |
| Swap-free | Swap-free option on currencies and metals for new accounts | Swap-free option on Rewards Plus, Rewards and Advantage |
| Bonus | $30 Welcome Bonus; cashback | Welcome bonus paid in Reward Points (up to $500) and FXTM Rewards loyalty points |
Figures come from each broker’s official site, checked on 11 October 2026. Spreads move through the day, and conditions vary by country and by the company that holds your account.
Regulation and Safety
RoboForex Ltd is registered with the FSC in Belize, an offshore regulator. It adds private protections: category A membership of The Financial Commission, whose Compensation Fund covers up to €20,000 per case, civil liability insurance of up to €2,500,000, and negative balance protection.
FXTM is the trading brand of the Exinity group. International clients deal with Exinity Limited, licensed by the FSC in Mauritius (C113012295), which also holds an FSCA licence in South Africa (FSP 50320); Kenyan clients deal with Exinity Capital East Africa, licensed by Kenya’s CMA. FXTM names no UK or EU company, and says it keeps client funds in segregated accounts at top-tier banks.
Neither broker holds a top-tier licence such as the FCA’s or ASIC’s for the clients it serves internationally, and neither offers a government-backed compensation scheme. Keep deposits proportionate and check which company your client agreement names.
Trading Costs
On commission-free accounts, RoboForex lists: Pro and ProCent from 1.3 pips. FXTM lists: Rewards from 0.9 pips; Rewards Plus from 1.5 pips; Micro from 1.7 pips. “From” figures are minimums, so expect wider live spreads, especially around news.
Both offer a raw-spread account. RoboForex: ECN and Prime from 0 pips plus a commission per $1 million traded. FXTM: Advantage from 0.0 pips plus $3.50 per side on forex. For frequent traders, a raw account usually costs less per trade than a spread-only one.
RoboForex lists no inactivity fee. FXTM’s inactivity fee: $10 a month after 3 months without trading. Withdrawal fees: RoboForex: by method (for example Skrill 1%, cards up to 2.6% + $1.30); first withdrawal free on three Tuesdays a month; FXTM: Card $3, bank wire $30; Skrill, Neteller and crypto free.
Platforms and Copy Trading
RoboForex offers MT4, MT5 and R StocksTrader. FXTM offers MT4, MT5 and FXTM app.
RoboForex’s copy trading: Copy Trading Service (formerly CopyFX), from $100. FXTM has no copy trading service of its own (no copy trading service on its site). Copying another trader doesn’t remove risk: you can lose money as fast as trading yourself.
Leverage
RoboForex’s maximum leverage: 1:2000 on Pro and ProCent; 1:500 on ECN; 1:300 on Prime. FXTM’s: 1:5000 on Rewards and Rewards Plus; 1:3000 on Advantage; 1:1000 on Micro (Kenya up to 1:400).
A higher maximum is not an advantage in itself. Leverage multiplies losses as fast as gains, so beginners should use far less than either broker allows.
Which One Should You Choose?
Go with RoboForex if:
- You want to start from $10, including on a cent account
- You want thousands of stocks on R StocksTrader
- You want copy trading and a free VPS for active accounts
Go with FXTM if:
- You want to start small on a $30 Micro cent account
- You want a raw-spread account at $3.50 per side
- You want loyalty points on the volume you trade
Whichever you choose, test a small withdrawal early, verify your account before you need your money, and risk only what you can afford to lose.
FAQ
Which has the lower minimum deposit, RoboForex or FXTM? RoboForex. RoboForex: $10 ($100 for R StocksTrader). FXTM: $30 on Micro; $100 on Rewards Plus, $200 on Rewards, $500 on Advantage.
How are RoboForex and FXTM regulated? RoboForex’s international clients deal with RoboForex Ltd, registered with the FSC in Belize (9759600). FXTM’s deal with Exinity Limited, licensed by the FSC in Mauritius (Investment Dealer, C113012295). Group regulators: RoboForex: FSC Belize; FXTM: FSC Mauritius, FSCA South Africa, CMA Kenya (plus a UAE CMA licence for promotion only).
Which is cheaper to trade with? It depends on the account. Commission-free: RoboForex: Pro and ProCent from 1.3 pips; FXTM: Rewards from 0.9 pips; Rewards Plus from 1.5 pips; Micro from 1.7 pips. Raw accounts: RoboForex: ECN and Prime from 0 pips plus a commission per $1 million traded; FXTM: Advantage from 0.0 pips plus $3.50 per side on forex.
Does either charge an inactivity fee? RoboForex: not listed. FXTM: $10 a month after 3 months without trading.
Do both offer copy trading? RoboForex: Copy Trading Service (formerly CopyFX), from $100. FXTM: no copy trading service on its site.
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