Side-by-side
AvaTrade vs RoboForex
Both AvaTrade and RoboForex are licensed brokers — but each is stronger in different areas. We compare spreads and commissions, regulators and licences, leverage and trading platforms.
In short. Choose AvaTrade if you are AU or EU retail and want CBI + ASIC double cover with 20 years of operating history. Choose RoboForex if you're in a non-restricted, non-EU-focused jurisdiction and want ECN-style $6/lot pricing at a $10 entry minimum.
Pros and cons
AvaTrade
Pros
- ✓Regulated in 6 jurisdictions
- ✓1,450+ CFDs
- ✓Copy trading via DupliTrade
Cons
- ✕Spread-only pricing at 0.9 pip = ~$9/lot round-turn — wider than ECN/Raw brokers at similar volume
- ✕Inactivity fee $50 per 3 months of inactivity + $100 annual admin fee after 12 months
- ✕Not available in 20 jurisdictions including US, UK, Belgium, New Zealand, India, Russia/Belarus, Lebanon, and OFAC-sanctioned countries
RoboForex
Pros
- ✓ECN account: 0.2 typical + $4 round-turn ≈ $6/lot — among cheapest commission tiers in our list
- ✓$10 minimum deposit + separate Pro account available with leverage up to 1:2000
- ✓Daily cashback scheme on trading volume
Cons
- ✕IFSC Belize only — no tier-1 regulator, no FSCS-equivalent protection
- ✕Restricted in 18 countries (US, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Russia/Ukraine/Belarus, Turkey, OFAC-sanctioned jurisdictions)
- ✕Additional sub-national territory restrictions (Bonaire, Curaçao, Sint Eustatius, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, Tahiti, Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
Who should choose which
Choose AvaTrade if:
- ✓You are AU or EU retail and want CBI + ASIC double cover with 20 years of operating history
- ✓You prefer spread-only pricing with no commission math — 0.9 pip typical is stable at ~$9/lot round-turn
- ✓You're into copy trading — DupliTrade integration is the strongest of our brokers
- ✓You want 1,400+ CFDs across forex, indices, stocks, commodities in one account
- ✓You have $100+ and want a straightforward single-tier account (not Standard vs Raw)
Choose RoboForex if:
- ✓You're in a non-restricted, non-EU-focused jurisdiction and want ECN-style $6/lot pricing at a $10 entry minimum
- ✓You scalp or trade at volume — ECN account delivers among the cheapest commission tiers in our list
- ✓You value the Free Funds Withdrawal promo (1st and 3rd e-wallet withdrawals of each month processed fee-free)
- ✓You want offshore ultra-high leverage (up to 1:2000) on the separate Pro account tier
- ✓You like a daily cashback scheme layered on trading activity
AvaTrade vs RoboForex comparison: fees, licences, platforms
Verdict at a glance
RoboForex leads
- AvaTrade
- ahead on 2 dimensions
- RoboForex
- ahead on 3 dimensions
Cost per lot
AvaTrade: $9.00/lot, RoboForex: $6.00/lot. Lower at RoboForex.
Minimum deposit
AvaTrade: $100, RoboForex: $10. Smaller minimum at RoboForex.
Maximum leverage
AvaTrade: 1:400, RoboForex: 1:500. Higher leverage at RoboForex.
Regulator and licence
AvaTrade: ASIC, FSCA, CBI, BVI, RoboForex: IFSC. Stronger licensing at AvaTrade.
Trading platforms
AvaTrade: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, DupliTrade, RoboForex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R Stocks Trader. Wider platform choice at AvaTrade.
Frequently asked
Which is better — AvaTrade or RoboForex?+
Across our 5 dimensions: AvaTrade leads in 2, RoboForex in 3, ties: 0. Overall verdict: RoboForex. Full breakdown below.
Which broker has lower fees?+
Cost-per-lot in our calculation: AvaTrade — $9.00, RoboForex — $6.00. Lower at RoboForex.
Which is better for beginners?+
Minimum deposit: AvaTrade — $100, RoboForex — $10. Easier onboarding at RoboForex.
What trading platforms do they offer?+
AvaTrade: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, DupliTrade. RoboForex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R Stocks Trader.
Who regulates each broker?+
AvaTrade: ASIC, FSCA, CBI, BVI. RoboForex: IFSC.
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