Dukascopy
FINMA
Forex.com
FCA/NFA/ASIC
Dukascopy vs Forex.com
Head-to-Head Comparison 2026
Our Verdict
Dukascopy has a higher rating of 4.3/5 compared to Forex.com (4.2/5). Dukascopy offers 7 instrument types, while Forex.com offers 5. Dukascopy has been in the market since 1998, making it the more experienced provider. On spreads, Dukascopy offers EUR/USD from 0.1–0.3 pip (ECN) + commission from $1.75 per million, while Forex.com offers EUR/USD from 0.8 pip (Standard), 0.2 pip (RAW) + $5.00 per lot. Dukascopy charges no inactivity fee, while the other does.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Dukascopy | Forex.com |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 (800 reviews)✓ | 4.2/5 (1300 reviews) |
| Regulation | FINMA | FCA/NFA/ASIC |
| Fees | From 0.1 pips + volume-based commission (max. $3.50 per lot) | From 0.2 pips (Commission), from 0.8 pips (Standard) |
| Min. Deposit | 100 $ | 100 $ |
| Instruments | Forex, Metals, Indices CFDs, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Crypto CFDs, Bonds CFDs | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Crypto CFDs |
| Platforms | JForex, MT4, Dukascopy Connect App | Forex.com Web, Forex.com App, MT4, MT5, TradingView |
| Options Trading | Binary options (JForex) | No |
| Spread (typical) | EUR/USD from 0.1–0.3 pip (ECN) + commission from $1.75 per million | EUR/USD from 0.8 pip (Standard), 0.2 pip (RAW) + $5.00 per lot |
| Inactivity Fee | None | $15/month after 12 months of inactivity |
| Founded | 1998 | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Geneva | New Jersey |
Detailed Comparison
Fee Comparison
Dukascopy: From 0.1 pips + volume-based commission (max. $3.50 per lot). Minimum deposit: 100 $. Spread: EUR/USD from 0.1–0.3 pip (ECN) + commission from $1.75 per million.
Forex.com: From 0.2 pips (Commission), from 0.8 pips (Standard). Minimum deposit: 100 $. Spread: EUR/USD from 0.8 pip (Standard), 0.2 pip (RAW) + $5.00 per lot. Inactivity fee: $15/month after 12 months of inactivity.
Product Range
Dukascopy (7 categories)
Forex.com (5 categories)
Trading Platforms
Dukascopy
- JForex
- MT4
- Dukascopy Connect App
Forex.com
- Forex.com Web
- Forex.com App
- MT4
- MT5
- TradingView
Regulation & Security
Dukascopy is regulated by FINMA (HQ: Geneva).
Forex.com is regulated by FCA/NFA/ASIC (HQ: New Jersey).
Who Is It For?
Dukascopy
Swiss ECN bank with professional JForex platform
✓ FINMA-regulated Swiss bank
✓ ECN execution with high liquidity
✓ Professional JForex platform
✗ Complex platform for beginners
✗ Higher entry barrier
Forex.com
Established US forex broker with global reach
✓ Over 20 years of experience
✓ NFA-regulated (US broker)
✓ TradingView integration
✗ No real stocks
✗ Inactivity fee after 12 months