Alpari vs Eightcap 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Eightcap has the higher TFB Score (87/100 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.
Eightcap is an Australian-founded CFD broker offering Standard and Raw accounts on MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView and TradeLocker, through entities regulated by ASIC, FCA, CySEC and SCB.
77.97% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | Alpari | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 61/100 | 87/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 7/35Strongest licence MISA (tier 3) | 34/35▲3 tier-1 regulators (ASIC, FCA, CySEC), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 22/25▲All-in cost from 0.00 pips, no commission | 20/25All-in cost from 0.70 pips |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 16/20Minimum deposit $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN), 5 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods | 18/20▲Minimum deposit $100 (or equivalent in your account currency), 6 deposit methods, 6 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20▲MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd) | 15/20MT4, MT5, TradingView |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | MISA | ASIC, FCA, CySEC, SCB (Bahamas), FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius |
| Minimum deposit | $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN) | $100 (or equivalent in your account currency) |
| Spreads from | 0.0 pips (Pro ECN); 0.8 pips (ECN); 1.2 pips (Standard; Micro from 1.5 pips) | 0.0 pips (Raw); 1.0 pips (Standard) |
| Commission | None on Micro, Standard and ECN; Pro ECN forex $2.5 per lot traded | Raw: US$3.50 per standard lot per side (GBP 2.25, EUR 2.75); Standard: none (share CFDs carry commission) |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd) | Not published |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfers, Debit and credit cards, E-wallets, Local payment methods, Cryptocurrency | Visa/Mastercard, PayPal, Wire transfer, BPAY, Skrill, Neteller |
| Retail accounts losing money | Not published | 77.97% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Alpari review · Eightcap review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is Alpari or Eightcap better?
Eightcap has the higher TFB Score (87/100 vs 61/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are Alpari and Eightcap regulated?
Alpari: MISA. Eightcap: ASIC, FCA, CySEC, SCB (Bahamas), FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, Alpari or Eightcap?
Alpari holds no tier-1 licence; Eightcap holds 3 (ASIC, FCA and CySEC). 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 Eightcap?
Alpari: $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN). Eightcap: $100 (or equivalent in your account currency). Alpari asks for less to start.
Which has tighter spreads, Alpari or Eightcap?
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 0.0 pips (Raw); 1.0 pips (Standard) at Eightcap; commission: Alpari None on Micro, Standard and ECN; Pro ECN forex $2.5 per lot traded, Eightcap Raw: US$3.50 per standard lot per side (GBP 2.25, EUR 2.75); Standard: none (share CFDs carry commission).
Do Alpari and Eightcap offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. Alpari: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Alpari Mobile App. Eightcap: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, TradeLocker.
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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