Alpari vs GO Markets 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
GO Markets has the higher TFB Score (92/100 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.
GO Markets Pty Ltd is an Australian CFD issuer regulated by ASIC under AFSL 254963, with sister entities regulated by CySEC (GO Markets Ltd) and the FSC Mauritius, offering MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView.
71% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | Alpari | GO Markets |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 61/100 | 92/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 7/35Strongest licence MISA (tier 3) | 32/35▲2 tier-1 regulators (ASIC, CySEC), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 22/25▲All-in cost from 0.00 pips, no commission | 21/25All-in cost from 0.60 pips |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 16/20Minimum deposit $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN), 5 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods | 20/20▲Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (Micro account: $10 USD), 8 deposit methods, 6 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd) | 19/20▲MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView; leverage up to 30:1 for retail clients (GO Markets Pty Ltd, ASIC; Micro account up to 500:1) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | MISA | ASIC, CySEC, FSC Mauritius |
| Minimum deposit | $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN) | No minimum deposit (Micro account: $10 USD) |
| Spreads from | 0.0 pips (Pro ECN); 0.8 pips (ECN); 1.2 pips (Standard; Micro from 1.5 pips) | 0.0 pips (GO Plus+); 0.8 pips (Standard) |
| Commission | None on Micro, Standard and ECN; Pro ECN forex $2.5 per lot traded | AU$3.00 per side per standard lot on GO Plus+; $0 on Standard |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd) | 30:1 for retail clients (GO Markets Pty Ltd, ASIC; Micro account up to 500:1) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfers, Debit and credit cards, E-wallets, Local payment methods, Cryptocurrency | Mastercard, Visa, Skrill, Neteller, Bank transfer, BPay |
| Retail accounts losing money | Not published | 71% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Alpari review · GO Markets review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is Alpari or GO Markets better?
GO Markets has the higher TFB Score (92/100 vs 61/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are Alpari and GO Markets regulated?
Alpari: MISA. GO Markets: ASIC, CySEC, FSC Mauritius. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, Alpari or GO Markets?
Alpari holds no tier-1 licence; GO Markets holds 2 (ASIC 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 GO Markets?
Alpari: $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN). GO Markets: No minimum deposit (Micro account: $10 USD).
Which has tighter spreads, Alpari or GO Markets?
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 (GO Plus+); 0.8 pips (Standard) at GO Markets; commission: Alpari None on Micro, Standard and ECN; Pro ECN forex $2.5 per lot traded, GO Markets AU$3.00 per side per standard lot on GO Plus+; $0 on Standard.
Do Alpari and GO Markets offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. Alpari: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Alpari Mobile App. GO Markets: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, GO WebTrader.
What is the maximum leverage at Alpari and GO Markets?
Alpari: Up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd). GO Markets: 30:1 for retail clients (GO Markets Pty Ltd, ASIC; Micro account up to 500:1). 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