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Alpari vs FxPro
Alpari vs FxPro — Direct comparison across cost, regulation, leverage, platforms and operating history.
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In short. Choose Alpari if you have $500+ and want commission-based Pro ECN pricing at ~$7.50/lot with 27 years of operating history. Choose FxPro if you are EU or UK retail and want double tier-1 cover (FCA + CySEC) at one broker.
Alpari vs FxPro comparison: fees, licences, platforms
Verdict at a glance
FxPro leads
- Alpari
- ahead on 2 dimensions
- FxPro
- ahead on 3 dimensions
Cost per lot
Alpari: $7.50/lot, FxPro: $10.00/lot. Lower at Alpari.
Minimum deposit
Alpari: $500, FxPro: $100. Smaller minimum at FxPro.
Maximum leverage
Alpari: 1:1000, FxPro: 1:500. Higher leverage at Alpari.
Regulator and licence
Alpari: MISA, FxPro: FCA, CySEC, SCB, FSCA. Stronger licensing at FxPro.
Trading platforms
Alpari: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, FxPro: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Edge. Wider platform choice at FxPro.
Pros and cons
Alpari
Pros
- ✓27 years of operating history (founded 1998) — predates most current retail brokers
- ✓Pro ECN: 0.1–0.4 typical spread + $5 round-turn ≈ $7.50/lot — competitive commission tier
- ✓Standard account available at $50 min for lower entry (spread-only ~1.2 pip from)
Cons
- ✕Regulated only by offshore entities (Mauritius / St. Vincent) after losing its FCA licence in 2015 — no tier-1 regulator, no FSCS-equivalent protection
- ✕Pro ECN tier requires $500 minimum deposit — not accessible for small accounts
- ✕Inactivity fee $10/month after period of inactivity
- ✕Not available in 38 jurisdictions (all of EU + UK, US, Japan, Canada, India, Myanmar, OFAC-sanctioned countries)
FxPro
Pros
- ✓Four diversified regulators (FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB) with 18+ years operating history
- ✓cTrader / Raw: ~0.3 typical spread + $7 round-turn ≈ $10/lot — transparent ECN pricing
Cons
- ✕MT4/MT5 Standard accounts are spread-only at ~1.2 typical pips — only use cTrader or Raw if you want commission-based pricing
- ✕FCA entity only for UK clients; non-UK retail routes to CySEC or offshore SCB
- ✕Inactivity fee $15/month after 6 months of inactivity
- ✕Does not accept US, Iran, or Canada residents (broker states other restrictions exist but does not enumerate)
Who should choose which
Choose Alpari if:
- ✓You have $500+ and want commission-based Pro ECN pricing at ~$7.50/lot with 27 years of operating history
- ✓You're in a jurisdiction outside EU/UK/US/Japan/Canada where Alpari's MISA (Comoros) entity onboards you
- ✓You want offshore high-leverage access (up to 1:3000 on Standard) at a legacy retail brand
Choose FxPro if:
- ✓You are EU or UK retail and want double tier-1 cover (FCA + CySEC) at one broker
- ✓You day-trade or scalp and open a cTrader or Raw Spread account — ~$10/lot round-turn is competitive with ECN-focused peers
- ✓You want native-currency settlement in CHF, PLN, AUD, or ZAR — the widest fiat-wallet range in our list
- ✓You have $100+ to start and value operating history (20 years, publicly-listed parent)
- ✓You want crypto funding (BTC, ETH, USDT) alongside cards and bank transfers
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Frequently asked
Which is better — Alpari or FxPro?+
Across our 5 dimensions: Alpari leads in 2, FxPro in 3, ties: 0. Overall verdict: FxPro. Full breakdown below.
Which broker has lower fees?+
Cost-per-lot in our calculation: Alpari — $7.50, FxPro — $10.00. Lower at Alpari.
Which is better for beginners?+
Minimum deposit: Alpari — $500, FxPro — $100. Easier onboarding at FxPro.
What trading platforms do they offer?+
Alpari: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5. FxPro: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Edge.
Who regulates each broker?+
Alpari: MISA. FxPro: FCA, CySEC, SCB, FSCA.