Detailed side-by-side analysis
Best for Beginners
ThinkMarkets
$0.00Tightest Spreads
ThinkMarkets
From 0.4 pips (Standard); from 0.0 pips (Raw/ThinkZero) pipsHighest Leverage
ThinkMarkets
1:Up to 1:500 (non-EU); 1:30 (EU/UK retail)Best Rated
OctaFX
Mobile Trading
Both
✓✓Regulation
CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa), FSA (Seychelles), FSC (Mauritius)
Founded
N/A
Headquarters
Vincent
Overall Rating
Regulation
CySEC (Cyprus), FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), FSCA (South Africa), FSA (Seychelles)
Founded
N/A
Headquarters
Australia
Overall Rating
| Feature | OctaFX | ThinkMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Deposit | $25.00 | $0.00 |
| Average Spreads | From 0.6 pips (average 0.7 pips on EUR/USD) – Competitive for majors. | From 0.4 pips (Standard); from 0.0 pips (Raw/ThinkZero) |
| Maximum Leverage | Up to 1:1000 | Up to 1:500 (non-EU); 1:30 (EU/UK retail) |
| Commission | None | None |
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, WebTrader
Mobile Trading
Available
Web Trading
Available
VPS Hosting
Available
Social Trading
Available
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, WebTrader, TradingView
Mobile Trading
Available
Web Trading
Available
VPS Hosting
Available
Social Trading
Available
Deposit Methods
Credit/Debit Cards (Visa/Mastercard), E-Wallets (Skrill, Neteller), Bank Wire Transfer, Cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, USDT, 10+ options).
Withdrawal Methods
Same as deposits: Processed same-day for e-wallets/crypto; 1-3 days for wires. Broker covers all fees (third-party may apply).
Withdrawal Fee
None
Deposit Methods
Credit/Debit Cards (Visa/Mastercard), Bank Wire, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash via BitPay)
Withdrawal Methods
Same as deposits; processed to source method within 24 hours
Withdrawal Fee
None
Support Languages
English, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Indonesian, Malay, Thai, Vietnamese – 10+ for Asian/global users.
Support Channels
24/7 via Live Chat, Email (support@octafx.com), WhatsApp/Phone; Response <1 min.
Account Manager
Available
Support Languages
English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Malay, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese (12+ total)
Support Channels
24/5 live chat, email, phone; multilingual
Account Manager
Available
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