IC 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.
Raw Spread accounts on MetaTrader, cTrader and TradingView, from the Seychelles-regulated Raw Trading Ltd.
Pro, ProCent, ECN, Prime and R StocksTrader accounts from $10, since 2009.
| Detail | IC Markets | RoboForex |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | Raw Trading Ltd, FSA Seychelles Securities Dealer licence SD018 (reg. 8419879-1). Affiliated ICMP Ltd, Limassol, Cyprus. | RoboForex Ltd, FSC Belize licence 9759600 (reg. 000001272), Belize City |
| Minimum Deposit | — | 10 USD / 10 EUR (R StocksTrader higher) |
| Max Leverage | — | Up to 1:2000 · Prime 1:300 |
| Spread From | — | Prime and ECN: floating from 0 pips |
| Commission | — | ECN and Prime: per USD 1 million traded, per the contract specifications · Pro and ProCent: none |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, WebTrader, IC Social, ZuluTrade | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R StocksTrader |
| Account Types | Raw Spread, cTrader Raw Spread, Standard, Swap Free | Pro, ProCent, ECN, Prime, R StocksTrader |
| Founded | — | 2009 |
What the figures say
- RoboForex publishes its minimum deposit (10 USD / 10 EUR (R StocksTrader higher)); IC Markets does not state one on the pages we read.
- RoboForex publishes its max leverage (Up to 1:2000 · Prime 1:300); IC Markets does not state one on the pages we read.
- RoboForex publishes its spread from (Prime and ECN: floating from 0 pips); IC Markets does not state one on the pages we read.
- RoboForex publishes its commission (ECN and Prime: per USD 1 million traded, per the contract specifications · Pro and ProCent: none); IC Markets does not state one on the pages we read.
- Account Types: IC Markets lists Raw Spread, cTrader Raw Spread, Standard, Swap Free; RoboForex lists Pro, ProCent, ECN, Prime, R StocksTrader.
- IC Markets also lists Commodities, Bonds, Crypto, Futures.
- RoboForex also lists Metals, 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.
IC Markets: why traders choose it
- Four account types: Raw Spread, cTrader Raw Spread, Standard and Swap Free
- Seven ways to trade, including cTrader, TradingView and the IC Social copy-trading app
- Product range covers forex, commodities, indices, bonds, crypto, stocks, 24-hour stock CFDs and futures CFDs
- Leverage is dynamic and can change at any time, which their own risk warning spells out
- 24/7 support
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
IC Markets pros
- One of the few brokers offering cTrader, TradingView and both MetaTrader versions side by side
- A dedicated swap-free account rather than a swap-free flag bolted onto another type
- The regulator and licence number are printed on every page
IC Markets cons
- The international site is the Seychelles entity; other IC Markets entities serve Australia and Europe with different terms
- Minimum deposit, spreads and commission were not on the pages we could reach; the account comparison sits behind the client area
- Not available to residents of the US, Canada, New Zealand, Iran or North Korea
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 IC Markets
IC Markets trades under Raw Trading Ltd, a Seychelles securities dealer, on the international site. It is known for raw-spread pricing and for supporting more platforms than most brokers: MetaTrader 4 and 5, cTrader, TradingView, a web terminal and its own IC Social copy-trading app.
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.
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How this page is put together. Both columns use the same fields as the individual reviews, read from each broker's own site. Some links are affiliate links, which may earn Cubie FX a commission at no extra cost to you. Placement is not for sale and nothing here is ranked.