Alpari vs Markets.com 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Markets.com 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.
Markets.com is a multi-entity CFD broker whose EU business is run by Safecap Investments Limited (CySEC 092/08), offering its own web and app platforms plus MT4 and MT5.
81.9% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | Alpari | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 61/100 | 76/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 7/35Strongest licence MISA (tier 3) | 28/35▲1 tier-1 regulator (CySEC), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 22/25▲All-in cost from 0.00 pips, no commission | 16/25Spreads from 0 pips; commission not published |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 16/20Minimum deposit $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN), 5 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods | 17/20▲Minimum deposit 100 USD/EUR/GBP equivalent, 7 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20▲MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd) | 15/20MT4, MT5, TradingView; leverage up to 1:30 (EU retail clients, Safecap Investments Limited) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | MISA | CySEC, FSCA |
| Minimum deposit | $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN) | 100 USD/EUR/GBP equivalent |
| Spreads from | 0.0 pips (Pro ECN); 0.8 pips (ECN); 1.2 pips (Standard; Micro from 1.5 pips) | 0.0 (EU site, Safecap Investments Limited; floating spreads) |
| Commission | None on Micro, Standard and ECN; Pro ECN forex $2.5 per lot traded | Not published |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd) | 1:30 (EU retail clients, Safecap Investments Limited) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfers, Debit and credit cards, E-wallets, Local payment methods, Cryptocurrency | Credit/debit card, Bank transfer, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller |
| Retail accounts losing money | Not published | 81.9% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Alpari review · Markets.com review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is Alpari or Markets.com better?
Markets.com has the higher TFB Score (76/100 vs 61/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are Alpari and Markets.com regulated?
Alpari: MISA. Markets.com: CySEC, FSCA. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, Alpari or Markets.com?
Alpari holds no tier-1 licence; Markets.com holds 1 (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 Markets.com?
Alpari: $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN). Markets.com: 100 USD/EUR/GBP equivalent.
Which has tighter spreads, Alpari or Markets.com?
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 (EU site, Safecap Investments Limited; floating spreads) at Markets.com; commission: Alpari None on Micro, Standard and ECN; Pro ECN forex $2.5 per lot traded, Markets.com none listed.
Do Alpari and Markets.com offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. Alpari: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Alpari Mobile App. Markets.com: Web Platform, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView.
What is the maximum leverage at Alpari and Markets.com?
Alpari: Up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd). Markets.com: 1:30 (EU retail clients, Safecap Investments Limited). 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