Interactive Brokers vs RoboForex 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Interactive Brokers has the higher TFB Score (73/100 vs 60/100).
Interactive Brokers is a multi-asset broker offering spot forex at interbank-style prices with a separate commission, through entities regulated in the US, UK, Ireland, Australia and Singapore.
58.9% 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 | Interactive Brokers | RoboForex |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 73/100▲ | 60/100 |
| Regulation & safety | 35/35▲4 tier-1 regulators (FCA, CBI, ASIC…), investor compensation | 11/35Strongest licence FSC Belize (tier 3) |
| Fees & costs | 14/25All-in cost from 10.00 pips, no commission | 15/25▲Spreads from 0 pips; commission not published |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 16/203 deposit methods, 4 withdrawal methods | 18/20▲Minimum deposit $10 (ECN account), 4 deposit methods, 4 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 8/20Trader Workstation (TWS), IBKR Mobile, Client Portal | 16/20▲MT4, 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 | FCA, CBI, ASIC, MAS | FSC Belize |
| Minimum deposit | No account minimums | $10 (ECN account) |
| Spreads from | As narrow as 1/10 PIP (spot FX, no mark-up; commission charged separately) | 0 pips (ECN and Prime; Pro and ProCent floating from 1.3 points) |
| Commission | 0.20 basis point * trade value (Tier I, up to USD 1 billion a month; falls to 0.08 bps at higher volume; minimum USD 2.00 per order) | ECN: depends on traded volume; Pro and ProCent: 0% |
| Max leverage | Not published | 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 wire, Check, ACH, SEPA | Bank payments, Electronic payments, Bank cards, QR & Vouchers |
| Retail accounts losing money | 58.9% | 75.85% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Interactive Brokers review · RoboForex review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is Interactive Brokers or RoboForex better?
Interactive Brokers has the higher TFB Score (73/100 vs 60/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are Interactive Brokers and RoboForex regulated?
Interactive Brokers: FCA, CBI, ASIC, MAS. RoboForex: FSC Belize. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, Interactive Brokers or RoboForex?
Interactive Brokers holds 4 tier-1 licences (FCA, CBI, ASIC and MAS); 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 Interactive Brokers and RoboForex?
Interactive Brokers: No account minimums. RoboForex: $10 (ECN account).
Which has tighter spreads, Interactive Brokers or RoboForex?
Published spreads start from As narrow as 1/10 PIP (spot FX, no mark-up; commission charged separately) at Interactive Brokers and 0 pips (ECN and Prime; Pro and ProCent floating from 1.3 points) at RoboForex; commission: Interactive Brokers 0.20 basis point * trade value (Tier I, up to USD 1 billion a month; falls to 0.08 bps at higher volume; minimum USD 2.00 per order), RoboForex ECN: depends on traded volume; Pro and ProCent: 0%.
Do Interactive Brokers and RoboForex offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Interactive Brokers: Trader Workstation (TWS), IBKR Mobile, Client Portal. RoboForex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R StocksTrader, MobileTrader, WebTrader.
How many retail accounts lose money at Interactive Brokers and RoboForex?
Interactive Brokers states 58.9% 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