FP Markets vs RoboForex

Two brokers, one table. Everything below is taken from what each one publishes on its own site, last read on 2026-09-05. No scores, no ranking.

FP Markets

Standard and Raw accounts from $100 with leverage to 1:500 and ECN pricing on both.

ForexMetalsIndicesCommoditiesStocksBondsCrypto
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RoboForex

Pro, ProCent, ECN, Prime and R StocksTrader accounts from $10, since 2009.

ForexMetalsStocksIndicesOil
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DetailFP MarketsRoboForex
Regulation—RoboForex Ltd, FSC Belize licence 9759600 (reg. 000001272), Belize City
Minimum DepositUS$100 or equivalent10 USD / 10 EUR (R StocksTrader higher)
Max Leverage1:500Up to 1:2000 · Prime 1:300
Spread FromStandard from 1.0 pips · Raw from 0.0 pipsPrime and ECN: floating from 0 pips
CommissionStandard: zero · Raw: US$3 per lot per sideECN and Prime: per USD 1 million traded, per the contract specifications · Pro and ProCent: none
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView (Raw)MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R StocksTrader
Account TypesStandard, RawPro, ProCent, ECN, Prime, R StocksTrader
Founded—2009

Which one fits which trader

Each row below is decided by a figure both brokers publish. Where only one publishes it, or neither does, the row is left out rather than guessed.

If this matters mostThe published figures point to
Simplest cost to work out RoboForex
RoboForex puts the cost in the spread (ECN and Prime: per USD 1 million traded, per the contract specifications · Pro and ProCent: none); FP Markets charges Standard: zero · Raw: US$3 per lot per side on top.
Most platform choice FP Markets
FP Markets lists 4 (MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView (Raw)); RoboForex lists 3 (MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R StocksTrader).

What the figures say

  • RoboForex publishes its regulation (RoboForex Ltd, FSC Belize licence 9759600 (reg. 000001272), Belize City); FP Markets does not state one on the pages we read.
  • Minimum Deposit: FP Markets lists US$100 or equivalent; RoboForex lists 10 USD / 10 EUR (R StocksTrader higher).
  • Max Leverage: FP Markets lists 1:500; RoboForex lists Up to 1:2000 · Prime 1:300.
  • Spread From: FP Markets lists Standard from 1.0 pips · Raw from 0.0 pips; RoboForex lists Prime and ECN: floating from 0 pips.
  • Platforms: FP Markets lists MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView (Raw); RoboForex lists MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R StocksTrader.
  • Account Types: FP Markets lists Standard, Raw; RoboForex lists Pro, ProCent, ECN, Prime, R StocksTrader.
  • FP Markets also lists Commodities, Bonds, Crypto.
  • RoboForex also lists Oil.

A figure marked “—” is one that broker does not publish on the pages we could read; it is not a zero. Terms differ by country and change often, so confirm on each site before opening an account.

FP Markets: why traders choose it

  • Two accounts, both from US$100 and both on ECN pricing
  • Raw account: spreads from 0.0 pips plus US$3 per lot each way
  • Standard account: spreads from 1.0 pips and no commission
  • Leverage up to 1:500 on both accounts, jurisdiction permitting
  • TradingView is available on the Raw account, alongside MT4, MT5 and cTrader
  • EAs, a mobile app and a VPS are listed for both accounts; minimum trade 0.01 lot

RoboForex: why traders choose it

  • Minimum deposit of 10 USD or EUR on the MetaTrader accounts
  • Prime account: floating spreads from 0 pips, leverage 1:300, swap-free available
  • Pro account described as the most popular with beginners: 28 currency pairs, metals, US stock CFDs, indices and oil
  • Leverage up to 1:2000 on the Pro-type accounts
  • Cashback of up to 10% of commission and withdrawals at 0% under current promotions
  • R StocksTrader is their own platform for stock and multi-asset trading

FP Markets pros

  • The whole offer fits in one table on their site: two accounts, one minimum, clear costs
  • US$3 per side is at the low end for a raw account
  • Stocks and bonds are on the Raw account, not just forex and metals

FP Markets cons

  • 1:500 depends on your jurisdiction; the ASIC and CySEC entities are capped far lower
  • The Standard account does not include stocks or bonds
  • The page we read did not name the regulator for the entity serving Bangladesh; check the legal footer for your region

RoboForex pros

  • A $10 entry on real MetaTrader accounts, not only a cent account
  • Operating since 2009 under the same name
  • Copy trading and a loyalty programme are built into the offer

RoboForex cons

  • Commission on ECN and Prime is quoted per million traded and lives in the contract specifications, so you have to look it up per instrument
  • A single Belize licence covers the international site
  • Promotional terms such as 0% withdrawals can change

About FP Markets

FP Markets keeps it to two accounts. Standard is commission-free from 1.0 pips; Raw prices from 0.0 pips with US$3 per lot per side. Both open from US$100, both run ECN pricing, and both offer leverage up to 1:500 where the local entity allows it.

About RoboForex

RoboForex, operating since 2009, offers Pro, ProCent, ECN and Prime accounts on MetaTrader 4 and 5 from a 10 USD minimum, plus R StocksTrader, its own multi-asset platform. RoboForex Ltd is licensed by the Financial Services Commission of Belize.

FP Markets vs RoboForex: common questions

What do FP Markets and RoboForex ask for a first deposit?
FP Markets states a minimum deposit of US$100 or equivalent. RoboForex states 10 USD / 10 EUR (R StocksTrader higher). Both figures are the ones each broker publishes on its own account page, and the entity that serves your country can change them.
What spreads do FP Markets and RoboForex quote?
FP Markets quotes Standard from 1.0 pips · Raw from 0.0 pips; RoboForex quotes Prime and ECN: floating from 0 pips. These are "from" figures for the tightest account each one sells, not an average, and a spread widens around news and at the session close.
Do FP Markets and RoboForex charge commission?
FP Markets: Standard: zero · Raw: US$3 per lot per side. RoboForex: ECN and Prime: per USD 1 million traded, per the contract specifications · Pro and ProCent: none. Where a broker charges no commission the cost is inside the spread instead, so compare the two together rather than one at a time.
How much leverage do FP Markets and RoboForex offer?
FP Markets publishes 1:500 and RoboForex publishes Up to 1:2000 · Prime 1:300. The cap you actually get depends on which of the group's entities opens your account and on the instrument.
Can I use the same platform on FP Markets and RoboForex?
FP Markets supports MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView (Raw). RoboForex supports MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R StocksTrader. If you already trade on one of these, that usually settles the choice faster than any cost figure.

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