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In this head to head comparison of Capital.com vs RoboForex, we will compare the trading platforms, mobile apps, range of investments, costs, market research, and more. Let's dive in.
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 51% and 89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Founded in 2016, Capital.com is an online broker that offers a secure environment with a Trust Score of 87 from ForexBrokers.com. This rating places it in the 'trusted' category. While not publicly traded and not a bank, Capital.com stands out with its three Tier-1 licenses, indicating a strong regulatory foundation. In addition, it holds one Tier-2 license, further cementing its position as a reliable choice for traders seeking peace of mind.
RoboForex, established in 2009, provides services with a Trust Score of 73, categorizing it under 'average risk' according to ForexBrokers.com. Like Capital.com, RoboForex is neither publicly listed nor a banking institution. It holds one Tier-1 license, signifying some regulatory credibility, though it lacks Tier-2 licenses. As such, potential users should weigh these factors when considering RoboForex for online trading activities.
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| Year Founded | 2016 | 2009 |
| Publicly Traded (Listed) | No | No |
| Bank | No | No |
| Tier-1 Licenses | 3 | 1 |
| Tier-2 Licenses | 1 | 0 |
| Tier-3 Licenses | 0 | 0 |
| Tier-4 Licenses | 2 | 2 |
Looking at commissions and fees, Capital.com clearly undercuts RoboForex on typical trading costs. Capital.com earns 5/5 stars and ranks #3 out of 63 brokers for Commissions and Fees at ForexBrokers.com, while RoboForex scores 3.5/5 stars and ranks #56 out of 63.
Capital.com’s pricing is slightly better than the industry average. Its dynamic spread on EUR/USD is listed at 0.67 pips, which matched its April 2024 average of 0.6712 pips—making it a strong pick for low-cost forex trading. Capital.com offers a single universal account for retail traders and a professional account for qualified clients; note that professional clients do not receive the same regulatory protections as retail clients.
By comparison, RoboForex’s average EUR/USD spread of 1.3 pips on its Procent and Pro accounts is on the high side. That wider spread can increase your total trading costs, especially if you trade frequently or use short-term strategies.
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| Minimum Deposit | $10 | $100 |
| Average Spread EUR/USD - Standard | 0.67 | 1.3 |
| All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active | 0.67 | N/A |
| Active Trader or VIP Discounts [DELETED] | ||
| Non-wire bank transfer | No | Yes |
| PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
| Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
| Visa/Mastercard (Credit/Debit) [DELETED] | ||
| Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
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Comparing Capital.com vs. RoboForex for range of investments: both support forex trading (CFDs or spot, depending on the product), but their lineups differ. Capital.com lists 5,585 tradeable symbols and a notably wide 125 forex pairs, while RoboForex offers a larger overall catalog with 8,400 symbols but just 28 forex pairs. Neither broker lets you buy actual exchange-traded stocks in the U.S. or abroad, and neither sells delivered cryptocurrency; both, however, provide cryptocurrency derivatives. For social features, RoboForex includes copy trading, whereas Capital.com does not.
Both brokers earn 4.5 out of 5 stars for Range of Investments. In ForexBrokers.com’s rankings out of 63 brokers, RoboForex sits slightly higher at #21, with Capital.com at #23. Choose RoboForex if you want more total instruments and access to copy trading; go with Capital.com if a larger selection of forex pairs is your priority.
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| Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) | Yes | Yes |
| Tradeable Symbols (Total) | 5585 | 8400 |
| Forex Pairs (Total) | 125 | 28 |
| U.S. Stock Trading (Non CFD) | No | No |
| Int'l Stock Trading (Non CFD) | No | No |
| Social Trading / Copy Trading | No | Yes |
| Cryptocurrency (Physical) | No | No |
| Cryptocurrency (Derivative) | Yes | Yes |
| Disclaimers | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). |
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Capital.com vs. RoboForex: both brokers offer free demo accounts and let you trade from charts on Windows desktop and web-based platforms. The key differences come down to platform choice and features. Capital.com provides its own in-house platform alongside MetaTrader 4 (MT4). RoboForex doesn’t have a proprietary platform, but it supports both MT4 and MetaTrader 5 (MT5). If copy trading matters to you, RoboForex has it, while Capital.com does not.
For overall platform quality, Capital.com is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars and ranks #10 out of 63 brokers for Trading Platforms and Tools on ForexBrokers.com. RoboForex earns 4 out of 5 stars and ranks #44. In short, choose Capital.com if you want a highly rated in-house platform with MT4, or go with RoboForex if you prefer access to MT5 and copy trading. You can try either through a demo account before committing real funds.
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| Virtual Trading (Demo) | Yes | Yes |
| Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform | Yes | No |
| Desktop Platform (Windows) | Yes | Yes |
| Web Platform | Yes | Yes |
| Social Trading / Copy Trading | No | Yes |
| MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | Yes | Yes |
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | No | Yes |
| DupliTrade [DELETED] | ||
| ZuluTrade [DELETED] | ||
| Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) | 97 | 30 |
| Charting - Drawing Tools (Total) [DELETED] | ||
| Charting - Trade From Chart | Yes | Yes |
| Watchlists - Total Fields [DELETED] |
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If you trade on the go, both Capital.com and RoboForex offer mobile trading apps for iPhone and Android. Each app includes price alerts, real-time-quote watchlists, 30 built-in technical studies, and the ability to draw and auto-save trendlines on charts. Watchlist symbol syncing between the mobile app and the web platform isn’t available on either broker, and the data provided didn’t specify whether multiple chart time frames (such as daily, weekly, or intraday) are available.
In independent testing by ForexBrokers.com, Capital.com earned a 4.5 out of 5 rating for Mobile Trading Apps and ranked #11 of 63 brokers, while RoboForex scored 4 out of 5 and ranked #44 of 63. In short, both apps cover the essentials, but Capital.com edges ahead in overall mobile app quality and user experience based on these ratings.
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RoboForex
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| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Apple iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Price Alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Watchlist Syncing | No | No |
| Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Charting - Multiple Time Frames | ||
| Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Watchlist | Yes | Yes |
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Capital.com and RoboForex both cover the essentials for market research: daily market commentary, an economic calendar, and forex news from top-tier outlets like Bloomberg, Reuters, and Dow Jones. The key differences are in the extra tools. Capital.com includes a sentiment tool that shows long/short positioning and integrates TipRanks for stock research, but it does not offer Trading Central or Acuity Trading tools—and neither broker includes Autochartist. RoboForex flips that mix: it provides Trading Central and Acuity Trading (Signal Centre) for technical and fundamental ideas, yet lacks a client sentiment tool and TipRanks.
In independent assessments, Capital.com earns 4.5/5 stars for Research and ranks #14 out of 63 brokers, while RoboForex scores 3.5/5 stars and ranks #38. If you value sentiment data and TipRanks insights alongside headline news and calendars, Capital.com is appealing. If you prefer Trading Central and Acuity Trading for trade ideas and analysis, RoboForex may fit better—while still delivering daily commentary and global news updates.
| Feature |
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RoboForex
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| Daily Market Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
| Trading Central (Recognia) | No | Yes |
| Client sentiment data | Yes | No |
| TipRanks | Yes | No |
| Signal Centre (Acuity Trading) | No | Yes |
| Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
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For beginner traders comparing education, Capital.com clearly offers more video-based learning than RoboForex. Capital.com provides at least 10 beginner videos and at least 10 advanced videos on trading topics, while RoboForex does not meet that threshold in either category. Neither broker runs monthly educational client webinars, and it’s not specified whether they maintain a searchable archive of past webinars. It’s also not specified whether either broker supplies 10 or more forex/CFD education pieces overall or offers an investor dictionary with 50+ terms.
These differences show up in independent ratings: Capital.com earns 4.5 out of 5 stars for Education and ranks 8th out of 63 brokers on ForexBrokers.com, whereas RoboForex scores 3.5 stars and ranks 57th. If you want a broker with a strong video library for beginners and room to grow into advanced topics, Capital.com is the more education-friendly choice. If live webinars are essential to you, note that neither broker provides them monthly.
| Feature |
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| Education (Forex or CFDs) | ||
| Webinars | No | No |
| Client Webinars (Archived) [DELETED] | ||
| Videos - Beginner Trading Videos | Yes | No |
| Videos - Advanced Trading Videos | Yes | No |
| Investor Dictionary (Glossary) [DELETED] |
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After testing 63 of the best forex brokers, our research and account testing finds that Capital.com is better than RoboForex. Capital.com finished with an overall rank of #10, while RoboForex finished with an overall rank of #46.
Capital.com stands out for its quality research, strong educational content, and innovative web platform. Capital.com holds fewer regulatory licenses and offers a narrower range of markets than some of the best brokers, but still significantly outperforms the industry average.
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| Trust Score | 87 | 73 |
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Both Capital.com and RoboForex do not provide the option to purchase actual delivered cryptocurrency, but both platforms offer the ability to trade cryptocurrency derivatives.
Capital.com vs RoboForex: for online broker funding and withdrawals, both support PayPal, Skrill, and bank wires, only RoboForex offers ACH/SEPA transfers, and Visa/Mastercard availability is not specified for either broker.
Please note:
We review each broker’s overall global offering – a “Yes” checkmark in our Compare Tool does not guarantee the availability of any specific features in your country of residence. To verify the availability of any features within your country of residence, please contact the broker directly.
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