Alpari vs ThinkMarkets 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
ThinkMarkets has the higher TFB Score (91/100 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.
ThinkMarkets is a forex and CFD broker founded in 2010, offering ThinkTrader, MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, with entities regulated by the FCA, ASIC, CySEC and the FSA Seychelles.
75% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | Alpari | ThinkMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 61/100 | 91/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 7/35Strongest licence MISA (tier 3) | 34/35▲3 tier-1 regulators (FCA, ASIC, CySEC), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 22/25All-in cost from 0.00 pips, no commission | 22/25All-in cost from 0.70 pips |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 16/20Minimum deposit $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN), 5 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods | 17/20▲Minimum deposit $10 (ThinkTrader account; Standard $50, ThinkZero $100), 7 deposit methods, 3 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd) | 18/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView; leverage up to 2500:1 (ThinkTrader account, TF Global Markets Int Limited, FSA Seychelles; 500:1 on Standard and ThinkZero) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | MISA | FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSA Seychelles |
| Minimum deposit | $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN) | $10 (ThinkTrader account; Standard $50, ThinkZero $100) |
| Spreads from | 0.0 pips (Pro ECN); 0.8 pips (ECN); 1.2 pips (Standard; Micro from 1.5 pips) | 0.0 pips (ThinkZero; Standard and ThinkTrader from 0.4 pips) |
| Commission | None on Micro, Standard and ECN; Pro ECN forex $2.5 per lot traded | ThinkZero: USD 7 per round turn lot on forex and metals; Standard and ThinkTrader: none |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd) | up to 2500:1 (ThinkTrader account, TF Global Markets Int Limited, FSA Seychelles; 500:1 on Standard and ThinkZero) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfers, Debit and credit cards, E-wallets, Local payment methods, Cryptocurrency | Return to source (same method as deposit), Bank wire, USDT (for crypto deposits) |
| Retail accounts losing money | Not published | 75% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Alpari review · ThinkMarkets review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is Alpari or ThinkMarkets better?
ThinkMarkets has the higher TFB Score (91/100 vs 61/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are Alpari and ThinkMarkets regulated?
Alpari: MISA. ThinkMarkets: FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSA Seychelles. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, Alpari or ThinkMarkets?
Alpari holds no tier-1 licence; ThinkMarkets holds 3 (FCA, 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 ThinkMarkets?
Alpari: $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN). ThinkMarkets: $10 (ThinkTrader account; Standard $50, ThinkZero $100). ThinkMarkets asks for less to start.
Which has tighter spreads, Alpari or ThinkMarkets?
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 (ThinkZero; Standard and ThinkTrader from 0.4 pips) at ThinkMarkets; commission: Alpari None on Micro, Standard and ECN; Pro ECN forex $2.5 per lot traded, ThinkMarkets ThinkZero: USD 7 per round turn lot on forex and metals; Standard and ThinkTrader: none.
Do Alpari and ThinkMarkets offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. Alpari: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Alpari Mobile App. ThinkMarkets: ThinkTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView (ThinkTrader accounts only).
What is the maximum leverage at Alpari and ThinkMarkets?
Alpari: Up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd). ThinkMarkets: up to 2500:1 (ThinkTrader account, TF Global Markets Int Limited, FSA Seychelles; 500:1 on Standard and ThinkZero). 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