FOREX.com vs TopFX 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 TopFX are both established online brokers offering trading services, yet they differ significantly in terms of trust and regulatory standing. Established in 1999, FOREX.com boasts a strong reputation with a Trust Score of 99 out of 99 as rated by ForexBrokers.com, categorizing it as highly trusted. It holds seven Tier-1 licenses and one Tier-2 license, reassuring traders of its credibility. Furthermore, FOREX.com is a publicly traded company, adding a layer of transparency that can appeal to investors.

On the other hand, TopFX entered the market in 2010 and carries a Trust Score of 67, placing it in the high-risk category according to ForexBrokers.com. While it holds one Tier-1 license, it lacks Tier-2 licenses, which may raise concerns for some traders. Unlike FOREX.com, TopFX is not publicly traded, which might affect potential investors seeking a certain level of corporate governance. Despite these differences, both brokers continue to operate successfully without being banks.

Feature	FOREX.com	TopFX
Year Founded info	1999	2010
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	1

Fees

Comparing commissions and fees, FOREX.com earns 4.5/5 stars and ranks #14 of 63, while TopFX earns 4/5 stars and ranks #41 of 63. Both brokers offer spread-only and commission-based pricing, but the all-in cost you pay depends on your account choice, platform, and monthly trading volume.

FOREX.com’s Standard account (the only option for MetaTrader users) carried about a 1.4-pip average spread on EUR/USD in the U.S. in July 2023, and about 0.74 pips outside the U.S. The RAW Spread account typically shows a 0.13-pip EUR/USD spread (Feb 2024) plus a $7 per standard lot commission ($3.50 per side), putting the all-in cost near 0.83 pips before any volume rebates. There are six volume tiers with rebates of $2–$9 per million traded, and very high-volume clients can push costs lower; however, for most U.S. residents trading under $50 million per month, the Commission/RAW account tends to price out similarly to the Standard account. Platform access and execution method may therefore drive the choice as much as pricing.

TopFX offers the ZERO (spread-only) and RAW (commission-based) accounts on MetaTrader and cTrader. In July 2024, the RAW account averaged a 0.33-pip EUR/USD spread; adding the 2.75 EUR per side commission (about 0.55 pips per round turn) brings the all-in to roughly 0.88 pips, which is near the industry average. The ZERO account is commission-free but averaged about 1.03 pips on EUR/USD. Head to head, FOREX.com’s RAW math can be slightly lower than TopFX RAW (about 0.83 vs 0.88 pips on EUR/USD) and includes volume-based rebates, while TopFX keeps pricing straightforward across platforms; note that TopFX’s minimum deposit varies by payment method.

Feature	FOREX.com	TopFX
Minimum Deposit info	$100	Depends on payment method
Average spread (EUR/USD) - Standard account info	1.4 info	1.03 info
All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active info	0.9 info	0.88 info
Non-wire bank transfer info	Yes	No
PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) info	Yes info	Yes
Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) info	Yes info	Yes
Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) info	Yes	Yes

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Range of investments

In this FOREX.com vs TopFX comparison for range of investments, FOREX.com clearly offers more to trade, with about 5,500 instruments and 80 forex pairs, versus TopFX’s 655 instruments and 60 forex pairs. Both support forex trading via CFDs or spot, and both provide cryptocurrency CFDs while not allowing you to buy real crypto. Neither broker offers exchange-traded stocks on U.S. or international exchanges.

TopFX stands out for offering copy trading, while FOREX.com does not. For overall breadth, FOREX.com earns 5 stars and ranks #7 out of 63 brokers for Range of Investments, compared to TopFX’s 3.5 stars and #47 ranking. If you want the widest selection of markets, FOREX.com is the stronger choice; if you value copy trading alongside CFDs, TopFX may appeal.

Feature	FOREX.com	TopFX
Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) info	Yes	Yes
Tradeable Symbols (Total) info	5500 info	655
Forex Pairs (Total) info	80	60
U.S. Stocks (Shares) info	No	No
Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) info	No	No
Copy Trading info	No	Yes
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

FOREX.com and TopFX both make it easy to practice with a free demo (paper) account and support trading on Windows desktop and in your web browser. You can place trades directly from charts on both brokers. Their platform lineups differ: FOREX.com offers its own in-house platform plus MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5), while TopFX does not have a proprietary platform and supports MetaTrader 4 (MT4) only. If you need copy trading, TopFX includes it; FOREX.com does not.

In ForexBrokers.com testing for Trading Platforms and Tools, FOREX.com earned 5 stars and ranked 7th out of 63 brokers, while TopFX earned 4 stars and ranked 46th. Put simply, FOREX.com suits traders who want an in-house platform and MT5 alongside MT4, while TopFX fits those committed to MT4 who also want built-in copy trading.

Feature	FOREX.com	TopFX
Virtual Trading (Demo) info	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform info	Yes	No
Desktop Platform (Windows) info	Yes	Yes
Web Platform info	Yes	Yes
Copy Trading info	No	Yes
MetaTrader 4 (MT4) info	Yes	Yes
MetaTrader 5 (MT5) info	Yes	No
Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) info	88	30
Charting - Trade From Chart info	Yes	Yes

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Forex trading apps

Both FOREX.com and TopFX offer mobile trading apps for iPhone and Android. Each app includes forex price alerts, tools to draw trendlines on charts, and auto-saving for your drawings. In independent testing by ForexBrokers.com, FOREX.com earned 5 stars and ranked #3 out of 63 brokers for Mobile Trading Apps, while TopFX earned 4 stars and ranked #52.

For charting depth and convenience, FOREX.com has the edge: its app packs 88 technical studies and syncs your watchlists with your web platform, so changes carry over between devices. TopFX offers 30 technical studies and does not sync watchlists, though its app still delivers the core features many traders need. If advanced indicators and seamless watchlists matter to you, FOREX.com is likely the better fit; if you just want straightforward mobile trading on iPhone or Android, TopFX covers the basics.

Feature	FOREX.com	TopFX
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	30
Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines info	Yes	Yes
Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave info	Yes	Yes

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Market research

Comparing market research at FOREX.com and TopFX shows clear trade-offs. FOREX.com provides daily market commentary, while TopFX does not. Both brokers stream forex news from top-tier sources and include Trading Central analytics, sentiment tools, and an economic calendar. TopFX stands out with Autochartist screening, which FOREX.com lacks. FOREX.com does not offer TipRanks or Acuity Trading tools; TopFX’s support for these providers isn’t specified.

On independent scores, FOREX.com earns 4.5/5 stars for research and ranks 9th out of 63 brokers at ForexBrokers.com, whereas TopFX scores 3/5 and ranks 61st. If you want daily insights and a higher-rated research setup, FOREX.com is the stronger choice. If Autochartist pattern recognition is a priority, TopFX has the advantage.

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

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Beginners and education

For beginner traders comparing forex and CFD education, FOREX.com clearly offers more learning support than TopFX. FOREX.com runs monthly client webinars and provides at least 10 beginner-friendly videos, plus a deep library for experienced traders. In contrast, TopFX does not host monthly educational webinars and does not offer 10+ beginner or advanced videos. Reflecting this gap, FOREX.com holds a 4.5/5 Education rating and ranks #4 out of 63 brokers on ForexBrokers.com, while TopFX is rated 3/5 and ranks #62.

If you’re starting out and want guided learning with structured videos and live sessions, FOREX.com’s steady stream of beginner content and webinars can help you build skills step by step. TopFX may suit traders who prefer to find learning materials elsewhere, but newcomers may face a steeper learning curve due to the lighter in-house education and lack of recurring webinars.

Feature	FOREX.com	TopFX
Webinars info	Yes	No
Videos - Beginner Trading Videos info	Yes	No
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 TopFX. FOREX.com finished with an overall rank of #5, while TopFX finished with an overall rank of #62.

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	TopFX
Overall Rating info
Trust Score info	99	67
Range of Investments
Commissions & Fees
Platforms & Tools
Research
Mobile Trading
Education

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Overall Rating	FOREX.com	TopFX
Overall Rating info
Commissions & Fees
Range of Investments
Platforms & Tools
Mobile Trading
Research
Education
Trust Score info	99	67
Winner	check_circle
Review	FOREX.com Review	TopFX Review

Broker Screenshots	FOREX.com	TopFX
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Regulation	FOREX.com	TopFX
Trust Score info	99	67
Year Founded info	1999	2010
Publicly Traded (Listed) info	Yes	No
Bank info	No	No
Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). info	Yes info	Yes info
Tier-1 Licenses info	7	1
Tier-2 Licenses info	1	0
Tier-3 Licenses info	0	0
Tier-4 Licenses info	1	1

Tier-1 Licenses (Highly Trusted)	FOREX.com	TopFX
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	No
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	Yes info

Tier-2 Licenses (Trusted)	FOREX.com	TopFX
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	TopFX
Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) info	Yes	Yes
Tradeable Symbols (Total) info	5500 info	655
Forex Pairs (Total) info	80	60
U.S. Stocks (Shares) info	No	No
Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) info	No	No
Copy Trading info	No	Yes
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	TopFX
Average spread (EUR/USD) - Standard account info	1.4 info	1.03 info
All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active info	0.9 info	0.88 info
Inactivity Fee info	Yes	No
Order execution: Agency info	No	No
Order execution: Market Maker info	Yes	Yes

Funding	FOREX.com	TopFX
Minimum Deposit info	$100	Depends on payment method
PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) info	Yes info	Yes
Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) info	Yes info	Yes
Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) info	Yes	Yes
Non-wire bank transfer info	Yes	No

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

Trading Tools	FOREX.com	TopFX
Virtual Trading (Demo) info	Yes	Yes
Price Alerts info	Yes	Yes
Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) info	88	30
Charting - Trade From Chart info	Yes	Yes
Charts can be saved info	Yes	Yes

Mobile Trading	FOREX.com	TopFX
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	30
Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines info	Yes	Yes
Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave info	Yes	Yes
Mobile Research - Economic Calendar info	Yes	Yes

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

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

Major Forex Pairs	FOREX.com	TopFX
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	TopFX Review

Overall	FOREX.com	TopFX
Overall Rating info
Commissions & Fees
Range of Investments
Platforms & Tools
Mobile Trading
Research
Education
Trust Score info	99	67
Winner	check_circle
Review	FOREX.com Review	TopFX Review