Alpari vs Deriv 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Deriv has the higher TFB Score (76/100 vs 61/100).
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.
Deriv is a CFD and options broker with entities licensed by the MFSA, LFSA, VFSC and BVI FSC, offering Deriv MT5, Deriv cTrader, TradingView, Deriv Trader and Deriv Bot.
70.78% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | Alpari | Deriv |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 61/100 | 76/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 7/35Strongest licence MISA (tier 3) | 28/35▲1 tier-1 regulator (MFSA), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 22/25▲All-in cost from 0.00 pips, no commission | 15/25Spreads and commission not published (counted as neutral) |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 16/20Minimum deposit $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN), 5 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods | 16/20Minimum deposit USD 5 (lowest per-method minimum on the payment methods page; Mastercard USD 10), 7 deposit methods, 1 withdrawal method |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd) | 17/20▲MT5, cTrader, TradingView; leverage up to 1:1000 on Deriv MT5 Standard/Swap-free (non-EU entities) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | MISA | MFSA |
| Minimum deposit | $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN) | USD 5 (lowest per-method minimum on the payment methods page; Mastercard USD 10) |
| Spreads from | 0.0 pips (Pro ECN); 0.8 pips (ECN); 1.2 pips (Standard; Micro from 1.5 pips) | Zero spread (Zero Spread account on Deriv MT5; Standard and Swap-free accounts have variable spreads, no minimum published) |
| Commission | None on Micro, Standard and ECN; Pro ECN forex $2.5 per lot traded | commission-free CFD trading (TradingView, Deriv MT5 and Deriv cTrader) |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd) | Up to 1:1000 on Deriv MT5 Standard/Swap-free (non-EU entities) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfers, Debit and credit cards, E-wallets, Local payment methods, Cryptocurrency | Same method as deposit (cards, e-wallets, crypto, Deriv P2P) |
| Retail accounts losing money | Not published | 70.78% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Alpari review · Deriv review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is Alpari or Deriv better?
Deriv has the higher TFB Score (76/100 vs 61/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are Alpari and Deriv regulated?
Alpari: MISA. Deriv: MFSA. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, Alpari or Deriv?
Alpari holds no tier-1 licence; Deriv holds 1 (MFSA). 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 Alpari and Deriv?
Alpari: $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN). Deriv: USD 5 (lowest per-method minimum on the payment methods page; Mastercard USD 10).
Which has tighter spreads, Alpari or Deriv?
Published spreads start from 0.0 pips (Pro ECN); 0.8 pips (ECN); 1.2 pips (Standard; Micro from 1.5 pips) at Alpari and Zero spread (Zero Spread account on Deriv MT5; Standard and Swap-free accounts have variable spreads, no minimum published) at Deriv; commission: Alpari None on Micro, Standard and ECN; Pro ECN forex $2.5 per lot traded, Deriv commission-free CFD trading (TradingView, Deriv MT5 and Deriv cTrader).
Do Alpari and Deriv offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 5. Alpari: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Alpari Mobile App. Deriv: Deriv MT5, Deriv cTrader, TradingView, Deriv Trader, Deriv Bot.
What is the maximum leverage at Alpari and Deriv?
Alpari: Up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd). Deriv: Up to 1:1000 on Deriv MT5 Standard/Swap-free (non-EU entities). Leverage depends on the company that opens your account and on your country.
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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