Alpari vs Plus500 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Plus500 has the higher TFB Score (71/100 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.
Plus500 offers CFDs through its own WebTrader and app via entities regulated by the FCA, CySEC and ASIC.
Side by side
| Item | Alpari | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 61/100 | 71/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 7/35Strongest licence MISA (tier 3) | 34/35▲3 tier-1 regulators (FCA, CySEC, ASIC), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 22/25▲All-in cost from 0.00 pips, no commission | 16/25Spreads and commission not published (counted as neutral) |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 16/20▲Minimum deposit $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN), 5 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods | 13/205 deposit methods, 1 withdrawal method |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20▲MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd) | 8/20Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 app; leverage up to 1:30 on forex CFDs for retail clients |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | MISA | FCA, CySEC, ASIC |
| Minimum deposit | $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN) | Not published |
| Spreads from | 0.0 pips (Pro ECN); 0.8 pips (ECN); 1.2 pips (Standard; Micro from 1.5 pips) | Not published |
| Commission | None on Micro, Standard and ECN; Pro ECN forex $2.5 per lot traded | No commission on CFD trades (cost is in the spread) |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd) | 1:30 on forex CFDs for retail clients |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfers, Debit and credit cards, E-wallets, Local payment methods, Cryptocurrency | Same method used to deposit |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Alpari review · Plus500 review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is Alpari or Plus500 better?
Plus500 has the higher TFB Score (71/100 vs 61/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are Alpari and Plus500 regulated?
Alpari: MISA. Plus500: FCA, CySEC, ASIC. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, Alpari or Plus500?
Alpari holds no tier-1 licence; Plus500 holds 3 (FCA, CySEC and ASIC). Tier-1 regulators have the strictest rules on client money. Your protection depends on which company opens your account.
Do Alpari and Plus500 offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Alpari: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Alpari Mobile App. Plus500: Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 app.
What is the maximum leverage at Alpari and Plus500?
Alpari: Up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd). Plus500: 1:30 on forex CFDs for retail clients. 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