FBS vs OctaFX: Comparison and Analysis
Trying to figure out whether to use FBS or OctaFX? This comparison article lays out the features of both brokers in detail, so you can see which is the best platform according to your needs.
We’ve compared more than 100 variables and features so you can see the pros and cons of FBS and OctaFX side by side. We’ve divided the comparisons into a logical structure so it’s easy to navigate.
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Overall Ratings
Rated
80
Rated
79
General Breakdown. This graph highlights the key scores from each Macro, uniquely calculated by us.
- FBS
- OctaFX
Security 93
Security 94
Badges Earned ?
2
2
1
1
1
0
Ratings Breakdown
Security Breakdown. This graph highlights the key scores from each Macro, uniquely calculated by us.
- FBS
- OctaFX
Cost 86
Cost 79
Badges Earned ?
Minimum Deposit
1
5
Currency Spreads
Cost Breakdown. This graph highlights the key scores from each Macro, uniquely calculated by us.
- FBS
- OctaFX
Trading 68
Trading 69
Badges Earned ?
Platforms
cTrader Desktop
cTrader Web
Mirror Trader
ZuluTrade
MT4 Dekstop
MT4 Web
MT5 Desktop
MT5 Web
Proprietary Desktop Platform
Proprietary Web Platform
MAC Platforms
Sirix
cTrader Desktop
cTrader Web
Mirror Trader
ZuluTrade
MT4 Dekstop
MT4 Web
MT5 Desktop
MT5 Web
Proprietary Desktop Platform
Proprietary Web Platform
MAC Platforms
Sirix
Assets
- forex-pairs
- crypto
- commodities
- stocks
- indices
115 Assets
- forex-pairs
- crypto
- commodities
- stocks
- indices
68 Assets
Education 60
Education 59
Company info
Foundation
2009
2011
Is it Regulated?
Is it Publicly Traded?
Is it a Bank?
Segregated Clients Funds ?
No-ESMA Branches? ?
Accepts EU Clients?
Accepts US Clients?
Accepts Canadian Clients?
Website Languages
en, ar, de, es, fr, po, tur, thai, ko, ind, viet, mal, it, ur, chi
en, de, es, po, thai, ind, viet, mal, ur, ben, chi
Leverage
Non-EU Leverage ?
3000:1
500:1
European Leverage ?
30:1
30:1
Australian Leverage ?
30:1
500:1
US Leverage ?
0
0
Canadian Leverage ?
0
500:1
Tier-1 regulations
FSA ?
MAS ?
FINMA ?
FCA ?
CFTC ?
MIFID-ESMA ?
ASIC ?
IIROC ?
SFC ?
Tier-2 regulations
FMA ?
CBR ?
FSCA ?
SEC ?
DFSA ?
CBRC ?
CySEC ?
ISA ?
Tier-3 regulations
Offshore ?
FSC (British)
FSC (Mauritius)
Brand Power
SimilarWeb - Website Ranking
27106
96312
SimilarWeb - Total Visits
2460000
543160
Facebook Likes
130641
403988
Twitter Likes
11100
3065
Instagram Likes
12400
Deposits and Withdrawals
Minimum Deposit ?
1 USD
5 USD
Minimum Withdraw ?
Credit Card ?
Bank Transfer ?
PayPal
Neteller
Skrill
Other Methods Available ?
Stic Pay, Perfect Money, BitWallet
CashU
Deposit Waiting Time ?
instant
1-3 business days
Withdraw Waiting Time ?
1 business day
1-3 business days
Bonus Program ?
Costs and Fees
Deposit Fees ?
Withdrawal Commissions ?
Overnight/Swap Fee ?
Inactivity Fee ?
Conversion Fee ?
Account Types
Demo Account ?
Demo Account Expiration ?
Account Currencies ?
EUR, USD
EUR, USD
Standard Account ?
Micro Account ?
Low-cost Account ?
Variable Spread Account
Fixed Spread Account
Zero Spread Account ?
ECN Account ?
Conto Swap Free ?
Islamic Account ?
Professional Traders Account
Active Trader Program ?
Fees on Commodities
Crude Oil ?
1.0
Natural Gas
Silver
2.0
0.065
Platinum
51.0
Copper
Soybeans
Corn
Gold
10.0
9.4
Forex Fixed Spreads
EUR/GBP Spread
0.0
EUR/USD Spread
0.0
1.1
USD/JPY Spread
0.0
0.9
GBP/USD Spread
0.0
1.6
USD/CHF Spread
0.0
1.2
AUD/USD Spread
0.0
USD/CAD Spread
0.0
NZD/USD Spread
0.0
Forex Variable Spreads
EUR/USD Average Spread
0.0
0.5
USD/JPY Average Spread
0.3
0.5
USD/CHF Average Spread
0.5
0.7
GBP/USD Average Spread
0.5
0.6
USD/CAD Average Spread
1.0
0.8
AUD/USD Average Spread
0.6
0.7
NZD/USD Average Spread
1.0
1.5
EUR/GBP Average Spread
1.0
0.9
Fees on Stocks
Apple
1.0
Facebook
1.0
Alphabet
1.0
Snapchat
1.0
BP
1.0
Tesco
1.0
Barclays
Lloyds
Fees on Indices
FTSE100
S&P500
25.0
Dow Jones
1.0
Nasdaq
25.0
CAC40
DAX30
2.0
Nikkei 225
Euro Stoxx 50
Fees on Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin
1
1
Ethereum
400.0
2.0
Ripple
0
0
Litecoin
400.0
0.66
Bitcoin Cash
0
0
Dash
200.0
0
Monero
0
0
Neo
0
0
Platforms
cTrader Desktop
cTrader Web
Mirror Trader
ZuluTrade ?
MT4 Dekstop
MT4 Web
MT5 Desktop
MT5 Web
Proprietary Desktop Platform
Proprietary Web Platform
MAC Platforms
Sirix
Mobile Trading
Android
iOS
Windows
Trading Signals on Mobile
Smart Watch App
Forex Trading ?
CFD Trading ?
Alerts ?
Chartings-Drawing Tools
Mobile Available Language
en
en, ar, es, fr, gre, pol, srb
Watchlist Mobile ?
Markets Available
Forex Pairs
37
28
Crypto
37
28
Commodities ?
4
2
Stocks
33
Indices
4
10
ETF
Futures
Options ?
Bonds
Metal
4
2
Agricultural
Energies
2
2
Interest Rates
Penny Stocks ?
IPO ?
Blends ?
Dow Jones
FTSE
Dax
Nikkei
Gold Market
Bitcoin
Real Assets ?
0
Trading Execution
Direct Market Access (DMA) ?
Straigh Through Processing (STP) ?
Electronic Communication Network (ECN) ?
Market Maker ?
Non Dealing Desk (NDD) ?
FIFO Applies? ?
4 Digits Decimal Pricing ?
5 Digits Decimal Pricing ?
Risk Management
Stop Losses
Take Profits
Limit Orders
Trailing Stop
Margin Call ?
OCO Orders ?
Guaranteed Stop Loss ?
Negative Balance Protection ?
Minimum Trade Size ?
0.01 lots
0.001 lots
Maximum Trade Size ?
100 lots
100 lots
Special Trading Conditions
MAM ?
PAMM ?
Social Trading ?
Copy Trading ?
LAMM ?
Trading Techniques Allowed
Scalping
Hedging
Spread Betting ?
Expert Advisor (EA) ?
Virtual Private Server ?
API ?
Trading Tools
One-Click Trading ?
Signal Trading
Price Alerts
Number Chart Indicators
51
51
Number Chart Drawing Tools
31
31
Trade Directly From Chart ?
Watchlist ?
Education
Education Center ?
Webinars
Platform Tutorial Video ?
Video on Trading for Beginners ?
Video on Trading for Experts ?
Tutorial Guide
Glossary
Customer Support
Call Back Request ?
Email Support
Phone Support
Live Chat
Support Language Available
en
en, de, es, po, thai, ind, viet, mal, ur, ben, chi
Market Research
Professional Reports
Social Trading Features - Social Feeds ?
Economic Calendar
Daily Email With Trading Ideas
Analysis From Trading Central (Recognia)
Analysis From Delkos Research
AutoChartist
Traders Sentiment ?
News via Twitter
News via FaceBook
Daily Market Commentary
Keeping you better informed
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