FOREX.com vs Spreadex 2025

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.

Regulation

FOREX.com and Spreadex both launched in 1999, offering years of experience in the online trading industry. While neither is a bank, FOREX.com stands out as a publicly traded company, enhancing its transparency. Conversely, Spreadex remains privately held. Their reputations differ significantly; FOREX.com holds an impressive rating of 99 on ForexBrokers.com's Trust Score, categorizing it as highly trusted. In contrast, Spreadex's score sits at 71, indicating an average risk level for traders.

When it comes to regulatory credibility, FOREX.com holds an upper hand with seven Tier-1 licenses, which are highly trusted, along with one Tier-2 licensed marked as trusted by ForexBrokers.com standards. Spreadex, however, holds just a single Tier-1 license and no Tier-2 licenses. This difference in regulatory accreditation and trust clearly positions FOREX.com as a more secure choice for traders seeking a reliable online broker.

Feature	FOREX.com	Spreadex
Year Founded info	1999	1999
Publicly Traded (Listed) info	Yes	No
Bank info	No	No
Tier-1 Licenses info	7	1
Tier-2 Licenses info	1	0
Tier-3 Licenses info	0	0
Tier-4 Licenses info	1	0

Fees

Comparing commissions and fees, FOREX.com earns 4.5 out of 5 stars and ranks #14 out of 63, while Spreadex earns 4 out of 5 stars and ranks #28. On EUR/USD, Spreadex averaged 0.81 pips in January 2024, with a 0.6-pip minimum available 60% of the month. FOREX.com can be pricier than the industry average in the U.S. on its Standard account, but offers lower quoted spreads on its commission-based RAW account for active traders.

FOREX.com’s Standard account (the only option for MetaTrader 4) showed typical EUR/USD spreads of 1.4 pips in the U.S. in July 2023, while outside the U.S. the time-weighted average was 0.74 pips. The RAW account posted typical EUR/USD spreads of 0.13 pips in February 2024 and charges a $7 commission per standard lot round turn ($3.50 per side), which adds roughly 0.7 pips to the quoted spread. Six volume tiers offer rebates from $2 to $9 per million; unless you trade more than $50 million per month, the all-in cost of the RAW account for U.S. residents is similar to the Standard account. Extremely high-volume clients (over $2 billion per month) can achieve effective spreads comparable to leading low-cost brokers.

Head to head on costs: for casual or moderate U.S. traders, Spreadex’s average 0.81 pips on EUR/USD may undercut FOREX.com’s 1.4-pip Standard pricing. Outside the U.S., FOREX.com’s 0.74-pip average can be sharper than Spreadex’s typical pricing. For high-volume traders who can leverage rebates, FOREX.com’s RAW account can become very competitive on an all-in basis.

Feature	FOREX.com	Spreadex
Minimum Deposit info	$100	$0
Average spread (EUR/USD) - Standard account info	1.4 info	0.81 info
All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active info	0.9 info	N/A info
Non-wire bank transfer info	Yes	No
PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) info	Yes	No
Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) info	Yes	No
Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) info	Yes	Yes

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Range of investments

FOREX.com vs Spreadex: Both offer forex trading as CFDs or spot contracts, depending on your region. Spreadex lists around 10,000 tradeable symbols, outpacing FOREX.com’s roughly 5,500. That said, FOREX.com provides more currency pairs (80 vs 52). Neither broker offers exchange-traded shares in the U.S. or on international exchanges, and both focus on CFDs across markets. Crypto exposure is available via cryptocurrency CFDs at both brokers, but you can’t buy actual crypto. Copy trading isn’t available at either.

Both earn 5 stars for Range of Investments from ForexBrokers.com, with FOREX.com ranked 7th of 63 and Spreadex ranked 14th. Consider Spreadex if you want the widest overall symbol list, and look to FOREX.com if a larger selection of forex pairs is your priority. If you need real stocks, copy trading, or delivered crypto, neither platform will meet those needs.

Feature	FOREX.com	Spreadex
Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) info	Yes	Yes
Tradeable Symbols (Total) info	5500 info	10000
Forex Pairs (Total) info	80	52
U.S. Stocks (Shares) info	No	No
Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) info	No	No
Copy Trading info	No	No
Cryptocurrency (Underlying) info	No	No
Cryptocurrency (CFDs) info	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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Trading platforms and tools

Comparing FOREX.com vs Spreadex for trading platforms and tools: Both online brokers offer free demo (paper) accounts and have their own in-house platforms. Each provides a web-based platform and lets you place trades directly from charts. Where they differ is important for platform choice: FOREX.com also offers a Windows desktop platform and supports MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5), while Spreadex does not provide a desktop download and does not support MT4 or MT5. Neither broker offers copy trading.

For overall platform quality, ForexBrokers.com rates FOREX.com 5 out of 5 stars and ranks it 7th out of 63 brokers for Trading Platforms and Tools, while Spreadex earns 4 out of 5 stars and ranks 47th. In short, choose FOREX.com if you want desktop software or MetaTrader access; pick Spreadex if you’re comfortable trading in the browser on a proprietary platform with demo access.

Feature	FOREX.com	Spreadex
Virtual Trading (Demo) info	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform info	Yes	Yes
Desktop Platform (Windows) info	Yes	No
Web Platform info	Yes	Yes
Copy Trading info	No	No
MetaTrader 4 (MT4) info	Yes	No
MetaTrader 5 (MT5) info	Yes	No
Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) info	88	58
Charting - Trade From Chart info	Yes	Yes

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Forex trading apps

Comparing mobile trading apps, both FOREX.com and Spreadex offer iPhone and Android apps with price alerts, so you can stay on top of the market wherever you are. A key difference is watchlists: FOREX.com syncs your watchlist between the mobile app and your online account, while Spreadex does not, which can add extra steps if you switch devices.

Charting is another separator. FOREX.com’s app includes 88 technical studies, supports drawing trendlines, and automatically saves your chart drawings. Spreadex allows trendlines but does not auto-save drawings and does not publish a count of its technical studies. Reflecting these gaps, ForexBrokers.com rates FOREX.com 5 stars and ranks it #3 out of 63 brokers for mobile trading apps, while Spreadex earns 4 stars and ranks #47.

Feature	FOREX.com	Spreadex
Android App info	Yes	Yes
Apple iOS App info	Yes	Yes
Mobile Price Alerts info	Yes	Yes
Mobile Watchlists - Syncing info	Yes	No
Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies info	88	N/A
Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines info	Yes	Yes
Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave info	Yes	No

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Market research

Both FOREX.com and Spreadex deliver daily market commentary, top-tier forex news from sources like Bloomberg or Reuters, sentiment tools that show long vs. short positioning, and an economic calendar. Neither broker integrates TipRanks or Acuity Trading (Signal Centre). Where they differ is in the third‑party toolset: FOREX.com includes Trading Central for technical and fundamental insights but does not offer Autochartist, while Spreadex offers Autochartist but not Trading Central.

When it comes to overall research strength, FOREX.com leads with a 4.5/5 Research rating and ranks #9 out of 63 brokers on ForexBrokers.com. Spreadex earns 4/5 and ranks #32. If you prefer Trading Central’s analytics, FOREX.com is the better fit; if you value Autochartist pattern recognition, Spreadex has the edge. Both are solid choices for everyday market analysis and news-driven trading.

Feature	FOREX.com	Spreadex
Daily Market Commentary (Articles) info	Yes	Yes
Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) info	Yes	Yes
Autochartist info	No	Yes
Trading Central info	Yes	No
Client sentiment data info	Yes	Yes
TipRanks info	No	No
Acuity Trading info	No	No
Economic Calendar info	Yes	Yes

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Beginners and education

FOREX.com vs Spreadex for beginner education: both brokers provide at least ten beginner-friendly trading videos to help you learn the basics of forex and CFDs. FOREX.com also hosts online educational webinars at least once per month, giving newcomers a chance to learn live and ask questions, while Spreadex does not offer client webinars. If you want guided sessions plus videos, FOREX.com is the more complete choice; if you prefer only on-demand videos, Spreadex can still get you started.

As you progress, FOREX.com supplies at least ten advanced trading videos, while Spreadex does not. This difference shows up in third-party ratings: ForexBrokers.com scores FOREX.com 4.5/5 for Education (ranked 4th of 63 brokers) versus Spreadex at 4/5 (ranked 45th of 63). Beginners who plan to keep learning over time may find FOREX.com’s library and webinars better suited for growth, while Spreadex fits traders who only need simple, self-paced lessons.

Feature	FOREX.com	Spreadex
Webinars info	Yes	No
Videos - Beginner Trading Videos info	Yes	Yes
Videos - Advanced Trading Videos info	Yes	No

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Winner

After testing 63 of the best forex brokers, our research and account testing finds that FOREX.com is better than Spreadex. FOREX.com finished with an overall rank of #5, while Spreadex finished with an overall rank of #39.

FOREX.com is a trusted brand that delivers an excellent trading experience for forex and CFDs traders across the globe. It offers a wide range of markets and provides an impressive suite of proprietary platforms – alongside limited access to MetaTrader.

Feature	FOREX.com	Spreadex
Overall Rating info
Trust Score info	99	71
Range of Investments
Commissions & Fees
Platforms & Tools
Research
Mobile Trading
Education

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Overall Rating	FOREX.com	Spreadex
Overall Rating info
Commissions & Fees
Range of Investments
Platforms & Tools
Mobile Trading
Research
Education
Trust Score info	99	71
Winner	check_circle
Review	FOREX.com Review	Spreadex Review

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Regulation	FOREX.com	Spreadex
Trust Score info	99	71
Year Founded info	1999	1999
Publicly Traded (Listed) info	Yes	No
Bank info	No	No
Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). info	Yes info	No info
Tier-1 Licenses info	7	1
Tier-2 Licenses info	1	0
Tier-3 Licenses info	0	0
Tier-4 Licenses info	1	0

Tier-1 Licenses (Highly Trusted)	FOREX.com	Spreadex
Australia (ASIC Authorised) info	Yes	No
Canada (CIRO Authorised) info	Yes	No
Hong Kong (SFC Authorised) info	No	No
Japan (SFC Authorised) info	Yes	No
Singapore (MAS Authorised) info	Yes	No
Switzerland (FINMA Authorised) info	No
United Kingdom (U.K.) (FCA Authorised) info	Yes	Yes
USA (CFTC Authorized) info	Yes	No
New Zealand (FMA Authorised) info	No	No
Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). info	Yes info	No info

Tier-2 Licenses (Trusted)	FOREX.com	Spreadex
Kenya (CMA Authorised) info	No
Israel (ISA Authorised) info	No	No
South Africa (FSCA Authorised) info	No	No
UAE (DFSA, FSRA, or SCA Authorised) info	Yes	No
India (SEBI Authorised) info	No	No
Jordan (JSC Authorised) info	No

Investments	FOREX.com	Spreadex
Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) info	Yes	Yes
Tradeable Symbols (Total) info	5500 info	10000
Forex Pairs (Total) info	80	52
U.S. Stocks (Shares) info	No	No
Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) info	No	No
Copy Trading info	No	No
Cryptocurrency (Underlying) info	No	No
Cryptocurrency (CFDs) info	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).

Cost	FOREX.com	Spreadex
Average spread (EUR/USD) - Standard account info	1.4 info	0.81 info
All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active info	0.9 info	N/A info
Inactivity Fee info	Yes	No
Order execution: Agency info	No	No
Order execution: Market Maker info	Yes	Yes

Funding	FOREX.com	Spreadex
Minimum Deposit info	$100	$0
PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) info	Yes	No
Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) info	Yes	No
Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) info	Yes	Yes
Non-wire bank transfer info	Yes	No

Trading Platforms	FOREX.com	Spreadex
Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform info	Yes	Yes
Desktop Platform (Windows) info	Yes	No
Web Platform info	Yes	Yes
Copy Trading info	No	No
MetaTrader 4 (MT4) info	Yes	No
MetaTrader 5 (MT5) info	Yes	No
cTrader info	No	No

Trading Tools	FOREX.com	Spreadex
Virtual Trading (Demo) info	Yes	Yes
Price Alerts info	Yes	Yes
Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) info	88	58
Charting - Trade From Chart info	Yes	Yes
Charts can be saved info	Yes	Yes

Mobile Trading	FOREX.com	Spreadex
Android App info	Yes	Yes
Apple iOS App info	Yes	Yes
Mobile Price Alerts info	Yes	Yes
Mobile Watchlist [DELETED] info
Mobile Watchlists - Syncing info	Yes	No
Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies info	88	N/A
Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines info	Yes	Yes
Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave info	Yes	No
Mobile Research - Economic Calendar info	Yes	Yes

Research	FOREX.com	Spreadex
Daily Market Commentary (Articles) info	Yes	Yes
Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) info	Yes	Yes
Autochartist info	No	Yes
Trading Central info	Yes	No
TipRanks info	No	No
Client sentiment data info	Yes	Yes
Economic Calendar info	Yes	Yes

Education	FOREX.com	Spreadex
Webinars info	Yes	No
Videos - Beginner Trading Videos info	Yes	Yes
Videos - Advanced Trading Videos info	Yes	No

Major Forex Pairs	FOREX.com	Spreadex
GBP/USD [DELETED] info
USD/JPY [DELETED] info
EUR/USD info	Yes	Yes
USD/CHF [DELETED] info
USD/CAD [DELETED] info
NZD/USD [DELETED] info
AUD/USD [DELETED] info
Review	FOREX.com Review	Spreadex Review

Overall	FOREX.com	Spreadex
Overall Rating info
Commissions & Fees
Range of Investments
Platforms & Tools
Mobile Trading
Research
Education
Trust Score info	99	71
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Review	FOREX.com Review	Spreadex Review