ActivTrades vs Alpari 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
ActivTrades has the higher TFB Score (78/100 vs 61/100).
ActivTrades is a multi-entity CFD broker trading since 2001 whose UK entity ActivTrades PLC is FCA-regulated, offering MT4, MT5, ActivTrader and TradingView, with no minimum deposit in most jurisdictions.
69% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Alpari, founded in 1998, is a trading name of Parlance Trading Ltd, licensed by the Mwali International Services Authority (an offshore regulator), offering Micro, Standard, ECN and Pro ECN accounts on MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and the Alpari app.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | Alpari |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100▲ | 61/100 |
| Regulation & safety | 28/35▲1 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 7/35Strongest licence MISA (tier 3) |
| Fees & costs | 14/25Spreads from 0.5 pips; commission not published | 22/25▲All-in cost from 0.00 pips, no commission |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 20/20▲Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions), 6 deposit methods, 6 withdrawal methods | 16/20Minimum deposit $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN), 5 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20MT4, MT5, TradingView | 16/20MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | MISA |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | 0.0 pips (Pro ECN); 0.8 pips (ECN); 1.2 pips (Standard; Micro from 1.5 pips) |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | None on Micro, Standard and ECN; Pro ECN forex $2.5 per lot traded |
| Max leverage | Not published | Up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Bank transfers, Debit and credit cards, E-wallets, Local payment methods, Cryptocurrency |
| Retail accounts losing money | 69% | Not published |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: ActivTrades review · Alpari review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or Alpari better?
ActivTrades has the higher TFB Score (78/100 vs 61/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are ActivTrades and Alpari regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. Alpari: MISA. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or Alpari?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); Alpari holds none. Tier-1 regulators have the strictest rules on client money. Your protection depends on which company opens your account.
What is the minimum deposit at ActivTrades and Alpari?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). Alpari: $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN).
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or Alpari?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and 0.0 pips (Pro ECN); 0.8 pips (ECN); 1.2 pips (Standard; Micro from 1.5 pips) at Alpari; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), Alpari None on Micro, Standard and ECN; Pro ECN forex $2.5 per lot traded.
Do ActivTrades and Alpari offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. Alpari: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Alpari Mobile App.
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Forex trading at these brokers is done through CFDs (contracts for difference): you trade on the price moving up or down, without owning the currency itself.Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read the full risk warning