RoboForex 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 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.
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 | RoboForex | ThinkMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 60/100 | 91/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 11/35Strongest licence FSC Belize (tier 3) | 34/35▲3 tier-1 regulators (FCA, ASIC, CySEC), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 15/25Spreads from 0 pips; commission not published | 22/25▲All-in cost from 0.70 pips |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 18/20▲Minimum deposit $10 (ECN account), 4 deposit methods, 4 withdrawal methods | 17/20Minimum deposit $10 (ThinkTrader account; Standard $50, ThinkZero $100), 7 deposit methods, 3 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 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) | 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 | FSC Belize | FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSA Seychelles |
| Minimum deposit | $10 (ECN account) | $10 (ThinkTrader account; Standard $50, ThinkZero $100) |
| Spreads from | 0 pips (ECN and Prime; Pro and ProCent floating from 1.3 points) | 0.0 pips (ThinkZero; Standard and ThinkTrader from 0.4 pips) |
| Commission | ECN: depends on traded volume; Pro and ProCent: 0% | ThinkZero: USD 7 per round turn lot on forex and metals; Standard and ThinkTrader: none |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:2000 (Pro and ProCent accounts; ECN up to 1:500, Prime up to 1:300; RoboForex Ltd, FSC Belize) | up to 2500:1 (ThinkTrader account, TF Global Markets Int Limited, FSA Seychelles; 500:1 on Standard and ThinkZero) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank payments, Electronic payments, Bank cards, QR & Vouchers | Return to source (same method as deposit), Bank wire, USDT (for crypto deposits) |
| Retail accounts losing money | 75.85% | 75% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: RoboForex review · ThinkMarkets review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is RoboForex or ThinkMarkets better?
ThinkMarkets has the higher TFB Score (91/100 vs 60/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are RoboForex and ThinkMarkets regulated?
RoboForex: FSC Belize. ThinkMarkets: FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSA Seychelles. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, RoboForex or ThinkMarkets?
RoboForex 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 RoboForex and ThinkMarkets?
RoboForex: $10 (ECN account). ThinkMarkets: $10 (ThinkTrader account; Standard $50, ThinkZero $100).
Which has tighter spreads, RoboForex or ThinkMarkets?
Published spreads start from 0 pips (ECN and Prime; Pro and ProCent floating from 1.3 points) at RoboForex and 0.0 pips (ThinkZero; Standard and ThinkTrader from 0.4 pips) at ThinkMarkets; commission: RoboForex ECN: depends on traded volume; Pro and ProCent: 0%, ThinkMarkets ThinkZero: USD 7 per round turn lot on forex and metals; Standard and ThinkTrader: none.
Do RoboForex and ThinkMarkets offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. RoboForex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R StocksTrader, MobileTrader, WebTrader. ThinkMarkets: ThinkTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView (ThinkTrader accounts only).
What is the maximum leverage at RoboForex and ThinkMarkets?
RoboForex: Up to 1:2000 (Pro and ProCent accounts; ECN up to 1:500, Prime up to 1:300; RoboForex Ltd, FSC Belize). 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.
How many retail accounts lose money at RoboForex and ThinkMarkets?
RoboForex states 75.85% and ThinkMarkets states 75% 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