Alpari vs RoboForex 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Alpari has the higher TFB Score (61/100 vs 60/100).
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.
RoboForex Ltd is registered with the Financial Services Commission of Belize (licence 9759600, an offshore regulator) and offers Pro, ProCent, ECN and Prime accounts on MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and R StocksTrader.
75.85% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | Alpari | RoboForex |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 61/100▲ | 60/100 |
| Regulation & safety | 7/35Strongest licence MISA (tier 3) | 11/35▲Strongest licence FSC Belize (tier 3) |
| Fees & costs | 22/25▲All-in cost from 0.00 pips, no commission | 15/25Spreads 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 | 18/20▲Minimum deposit $10 (ECN account), 4 deposit methods, 4 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd) | 16/20MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:2000 (Pro and ProCent accounts; ECN up to 1:500, Prime up to 1:300; RoboForex Ltd, FSC Belize) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | MISA | FSC Belize |
| Minimum deposit | $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN) | $10 (ECN account) |
| Spreads from | 0.0 pips (Pro ECN); 0.8 pips (ECN); 1.2 pips (Standard; Micro from 1.5 pips) | 0 pips (ECN and Prime; Pro and ProCent floating from 1.3 points) |
| Commission | None on Micro, Standard and ECN; Pro ECN forex $2.5 per lot traded | ECN: depends on traded volume; Pro and ProCent: 0% |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd) | Up to 1:2000 (Pro and ProCent accounts; ECN up to 1:500, Prime up to 1:300; RoboForex Ltd, FSC Belize) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfers, Debit and credit cards, E-wallets, Local payment methods, Cryptocurrency | Bank payments, Electronic payments, Bank cards, QR & Vouchers |
| Retail accounts losing money | Not published | 75.85% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Alpari review · RoboForex review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is Alpari or RoboForex better?
Alpari has the higher TFB Score (61/100 vs 60/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are Alpari and RoboForex regulated?
Alpari: MISA. RoboForex: FSC Belize. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, Alpari or RoboForex?
Alpari holds no tier-1 licence; RoboForex 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 RoboForex?
Alpari: $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN). RoboForex: $10 (ECN account). RoboForex asks for less to start.
Which has tighter spreads, Alpari or RoboForex?
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 pips (ECN and Prime; Pro and ProCent floating from 1.3 points) at RoboForex; commission: Alpari None on Micro, Standard and ECN; Pro ECN forex $2.5 per lot traded, RoboForex ECN: depends on traded volume; Pro and ProCent: 0%.
Do Alpari and RoboForex offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. Alpari: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Alpari Mobile App. RoboForex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R StocksTrader, MobileTrader, WebTrader.
What is the maximum leverage at Alpari and RoboForex?
Alpari: Up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd). RoboForex: Up to 1:2000 (Pro and ProCent accounts; ECN up to 1:500, Prime up to 1:300; RoboForex Ltd, FSC Belize). 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