RoboForex vs XM 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
XM has the higher TFB Score (82/100 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.
XM is a CFD broker brand of the Trading Point group, founded in 2009, offering MT4, MT5 and the XM App with Standard, Ultra Low and Shares accounts; xm.com is run by XM Global Limited (FSC Belize), with group entities licensed by CySEC, the DFSA, FSCA, Kenya's CMA, the FSC Mauritius and the FSA Seychelles.
Side by side
| Item | RoboForex | XM |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 60/100 | 82/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 11/35Strongest licence FSC Belize (tier 3) | 28/35▲1 tier-1 regulator (CySEC), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 15/25Spreads from 0 pips; commission not published | 20/25▲All-in cost from 0.80 pips, no commission |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 18/20Minimum deposit $10 (ECN account), 4 deposit methods, 4 withdrawal methods | 18/20Minimum deposit $5 (Standard and Ultra Low; XM Global; Shares account $10,000), 4 deposit methods, 5 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) | 16/20MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1000:1 (XM Global Limited) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FSC Belize | FSC Belize, CySEC, DFSA, FSCA, CMA Kenya, FSC Mauritius, FSA Seychelles |
| Minimum deposit | $10 (ECN account) | $5 (Standard and Ultra Low; XM Global; Shares account $10,000) |
| Spreads from | 0 pips (ECN and Prime; Pro and ProCent floating from 1.3 points) | 0.8 pips (as low as, XM Global) |
| Commission | ECN: depends on traded volume; Pro and ProCent: 0% | Zero commission (as stated on its home page; check the Ultra Low and Shares account terms) |
| 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 1000:1 (XM Global Limited) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank payments, Electronic payments, Bank cards, QR & Vouchers | Back to the source of the deposit, Credit/Debit Cards, Bank Transfers, Local Transfers, E-wallets |
| Retail accounts losing money | 75.85% | Not published |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: RoboForex review · XM review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is RoboForex or XM better?
XM has the higher TFB Score (82/100 vs 60/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are RoboForex and XM regulated?
RoboForex: FSC Belize. XM: FSC Belize, CySEC, DFSA, FSCA, CMA Kenya, FSC Mauritius, FSA Seychelles. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, RoboForex or XM?
RoboForex holds no tier-1 licence; XM holds 1 (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 XM?
RoboForex: $10 (ECN account). XM: $5 (Standard and Ultra Low; XM Global; Shares account $10,000). XM asks for less to start.
Which has tighter spreads, RoboForex or XM?
Published spreads start from 0 pips (ECN and Prime; Pro and ProCent floating from 1.3 points) at RoboForex and 0.8 pips (as low as, XM Global) at XM; commission: RoboForex ECN: depends on traded volume; Pro and ProCent: 0%, XM Zero commission (as stated on its home page; check the Ultra Low and Shares account terms).
Do RoboForex and XM offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. RoboForex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R StocksTrader, MobileTrader, WebTrader. XM: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, XM App.
What is the maximum leverage at RoboForex and XM?
RoboForex: Up to 1:2000 (Pro and ProCent accounts; ECN up to 1:500, Prime up to 1:300; RoboForex Ltd, FSC Belize). XM: up to 1000:1 (XM Global Limited). 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