RoboForex vs Saxo 2026
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC) · 10 of 12 facts confirmed on the brokers’ own pages
Saxo has the higher TFB Score (74/100 vs 60/100).
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.
Saxo is a Danish bank founded in Copenhagen in 1992 (Saxo Bank A/S, Danish FSA licence 1149); UK clients use Saxo Capital Markets UK Ltd (FCA 551422). It offers Classic, Platinum and VIP tiers on SaxoTrader, SaxoInvestor and TradingView, with no minimum deposit.
66% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | RoboForex | Saxo |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 60/100 | 74/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 11/35Strongest licence FSC Belize (tier 3) | 32/35▲2 tier-1 regulators (Danish FSA, FCA), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 15/25Spreads from 0 pips; commission not published | 16/25▲Spreads from 1 pips; commission not published |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 18/20▲Minimum deposit $10 (ECN account), 4 deposit methods, 4 withdrawal methods | 14/20Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (individual account), 3 deposit methods, 1 withdrawal method |
| Platforms & trading | 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) | 12/20TradingView; leverage up to 3.33% initial margin on EURUSD for retail clients (about 1:30) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FSC Belize | Danish FSA, FCA |
| Minimum deposit | $10 (ECN account) | No minimum deposit (individual account) |
| Spreads from | 0 pips (ECN and Prime; Pro and ProCent floating from 1.3 points) | 1 pip EUR/USD minimum (global page; varies by country) |
| Commission | ECN: depends on traded volume; Pro and ProCent: 0% | USD 3 fixed commission on FX trades under 50,000 units |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:2000 (Pro and ProCent accounts; ECN up to 1:500, Prime up to 1:300; RoboForex Ltd, FSC Belize) | 3.33% initial margin on EURUSD for retail clients (about 1:30) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank payments, Electronic payments, Bank cards, QR & Vouchers | Return to an account held in your name |
| Retail accounts losing money | 75.85% | 66% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: RoboForex review · Saxo review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is RoboForex or Saxo better?
Saxo has the higher TFB Score (74/100 vs 60/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are RoboForex and Saxo regulated?
RoboForex: FSC Belize. Saxo: Danish FSA, FCA. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, RoboForex or Saxo?
RoboForex holds no tier-1 licence; Saxo holds 2 (Danish FSA and FCA). 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 RoboForex and Saxo?
RoboForex: $10 (ECN account). Saxo: No minimum deposit (individual account).
Which has tighter spreads, RoboForex or Saxo?
Published spreads start from 0 pips (ECN and Prime; Pro and ProCent floating from 1.3 points) at RoboForex and 1 pip EUR/USD minimum (global page; varies by country) at Saxo; commission: RoboForex ECN: depends on traded volume; Pro and ProCent: 0%, Saxo USD 3 fixed commission on FX trades under 50,000 units.
Do RoboForex and Saxo offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
RoboForex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R StocksTrader, MobileTrader, WebTrader. Saxo: SaxoTrader, SaxoInvestor, TradingView.
What is the maximum leverage at RoboForex and Saxo?
RoboForex: Up to 1:2000 (Pro and ProCent accounts; ECN up to 1:500, Prime up to 1:300; RoboForex Ltd, FSC Belize). Saxo: 3.33% initial margin on EURUSD for retail clients (about 1:30). Leverage depends on the company that opens your account and on your country.
How many retail accounts lose money at RoboForex and Saxo?
RoboForex states 75.85% and Saxo states 66% 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