Alpari vs Equiti 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Equiti has the higher TFB Score (72/100 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.
Equiti is a multi-entity forex and CFD broker whose UAE entity, Equiti Securities Currencies Brokers LLC, is licensed by the UAE Capital Market Authority and offers MT4 and MT5 accounts.
Side by side
| Item | Alpari | Equiti |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 61/100 | 72/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 7/35Strongest licence MISA (tier 3) | 18/35▲Strongest licence CMA (UAE) (tier 2), client money kept apart |
| Fees & costs | 22/25All-in cost from 0.00 pips, no commission | 23/25▲All-in cost from 0.00 pips, no commission |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 16/20Minimum deposit $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN), 5 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods | 17/20▲Minimum deposit No minimum on the Classic account (UAE); Standard from $100 (UAE), 4 deposit methods, 3 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20▲MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd) | 14/20MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:500 (Equiti Securities Currencies Brokers LLC, UAE) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | MISA | CMA (UAE), JSC (Jordan) |
| Minimum deposit | $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN) | No minimum on the Classic account (UAE); Standard from $100 (UAE) |
| Spreads from | 0.0 pips (Pro ECN); 0.8 pips (ECN); 1.2 pips (Standard; Micro from 1.5 pips) | 0.0 pips (Premier account) |
| Commission | None on Micro, Standard and ECN; Pro ECN forex $2.5 per lot traded | $0 commission on the Classic account (UAE) |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd) | 1:500 (Equiti Securities Currencies Brokers LLC, UAE) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfers, Debit and credit cards, E-wallets, Local payment methods, Cryptocurrency | Bank transfer, Cards (back to source), eWallets |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Alpari review · Equiti review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is Alpari or Equiti better?
Equiti has the higher TFB Score (72/100 vs 61/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are Alpari and Equiti regulated?
Alpari: MISA. Equiti: CMA (UAE), JSC (Jordan). Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, Alpari or Equiti?
Alpari holds no tier-1 licence; Equiti 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 Alpari and Equiti?
Alpari: $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN). Equiti: No minimum on the Classic account (UAE); Standard from $100 (UAE).
Which has tighter spreads, Alpari or Equiti?
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 (Premier account) at Equiti; commission: Alpari None on Micro, Standard and ECN; Pro ECN forex $2.5 per lot traded, Equiti $0 commission on the Classic account (UAE).
Do Alpari and Equiti offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. Alpari: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Alpari Mobile App. Equiti: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
What is the maximum leverage at Alpari and Equiti?
Alpari: Up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd). Equiti: 1:500 (Equiti Securities Currencies Brokers LLC, UAE). 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