Deriv vs RoboForex 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Deriv has the higher TFB Score (76/100 vs 60/100).
Deriv is a CFD and options broker with entities licensed by the MFSA, LFSA, VFSC and BVI FSC, offering Deriv MT5, Deriv cTrader, TradingView, Deriv Trader and Deriv Bot.
70.78% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
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 | Deriv | RoboForex |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 76/100▲ | 60/100 |
| Regulation & safety | 28/35▲1 tier-1 regulator (MFSA), investor compensation | 11/35Strongest licence FSC Belize (tier 3) |
| Fees & costs | 15/25Spreads and commission not published (counted as neutral) | 15/25Spreads from 0 pips; commission not published |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 16/20Minimum deposit USD 5 (lowest per-method minimum on the payment methods page; Mastercard USD 10), 7 deposit methods, 1 withdrawal method | 18/20▲Minimum deposit $10 (ECN account), 4 deposit methods, 4 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 17/20▲MT5, cTrader, TradingView; leverage up to 1:1000 on Deriv MT5 Standard/Swap-free (non-EU entities) | 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 | MFSA | FSC Belize |
| Minimum deposit | USD 5 (lowest per-method minimum on the payment methods page; Mastercard USD 10) | $10 (ECN account) |
| Spreads from | Zero spread (Zero Spread account on Deriv MT5; Standard and Swap-free accounts have variable spreads, no minimum published) | 0 pips (ECN and Prime; Pro and ProCent floating from 1.3 points) |
| Commission | commission-free CFD trading (TradingView, Deriv MT5 and Deriv cTrader) | ECN: depends on traded volume; Pro and ProCent: 0% |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:1000 on Deriv MT5 Standard/Swap-free (non-EU entities) | 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 | Same method as deposit (cards, e-wallets, crypto, Deriv P2P) | Bank payments, Electronic payments, Bank cards, QR & Vouchers |
| Retail accounts losing money | 70.78% | 75.85% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Deriv review · RoboForex review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is Deriv or RoboForex better?
Deriv has the higher TFB Score (76/100 vs 60/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are Deriv and RoboForex regulated?
Deriv: MFSA. RoboForex: FSC Belize. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, Deriv or RoboForex?
Deriv holds 1 tier-1 licence (MFSA); 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 Deriv and RoboForex?
Deriv: USD 5 (lowest per-method minimum on the payment methods page; Mastercard USD 10). RoboForex: $10 (ECN account).
Which has tighter spreads, Deriv or RoboForex?
Published spreads start from Zero spread (Zero Spread account on Deriv MT5; Standard and Swap-free accounts have variable spreads, no minimum published) at Deriv and 0 pips (ECN and Prime; Pro and ProCent floating from 1.3 points) at RoboForex; commission: Deriv commission-free CFD trading (TradingView, Deriv MT5 and Deriv cTrader), RoboForex ECN: depends on traded volume; Pro and ProCent: 0%.
Do Deriv and RoboForex offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 5. Deriv: Deriv MT5, Deriv cTrader, TradingView, Deriv Trader, Deriv Bot. RoboForex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R StocksTrader, MobileTrader, WebTrader.
What is the maximum leverage at Deriv and RoboForex?
Deriv: Up to 1:1000 on Deriv MT5 Standard/Swap-free (non-EU entities). 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.
How many retail accounts lose money at Deriv and RoboForex?
Deriv states 70.78% and RoboForex states 75.85% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with them.
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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