Detailed side-by-side analysis
Best for Beginners
XM
$5.00Tightest Spreads
XM
From 0.6 pips (Ultra Low/Zero accounts); average 1 pip on Standard pipsHighest Leverage
XM
1:Up to 1:1000Best Rated
OctaFX
Mobile Trading
Both
✓✓Regulation
CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa), FSA (Seychelles), FSC (Mauritius)
Founded
N/A
Headquarters
Vincent
Overall Rating
Regulation
ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), DFSA (Dubai, UAE)
Founded
N/A
Headquarters
Cyprus
Overall Rating
| Feature | OctaFX | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Deposit | $25.00 | $5.00 |
| Average Spreads | From 0.6 pips (average 0.7 pips on EUR/USD) – Competitive for majors. | From 0.6 pips (Ultra Low/Zero accounts); average 1 pip on Standard |
| Maximum Leverage | Up to 1:1000 | Up to 1:1000 |
| Commission | None | None |
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, WebTrader
Mobile Trading
Available
Web Trading
Available
VPS Hosting
Available
Social Trading
Available
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
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 Transfer, Skrill, Neteller, Google Pay, Local Methods (e.g., UnionPay in Asia)
Withdrawal Methods
Same as deposits: Credit/Debit Cards, Bank Wire, Skrill, Neteller (processed same-day for verified accounts)
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
30+ (English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, etc.)
Support Channels
24/5 customer support through live chat, email, and phone, with assistance available in multiple languages.
Account Manager
Not Available
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