FBS
CySEC/ASIC/FSC
HFM
CySEC/FCA/FSCA
FBS vs HFM
Head-to-Head Comparison 2026
By SofiaOur Verdict
HFM has a higher rating of 4/5 compared to FBS (3.8/5). HFM offers 8 instrument types, while FBS offers 6. The minimum deposit is lower at HFM with 0 $. FBS has been in the market since 2009, making it the more experienced provider. On spreads, FBS offers EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Standard), 0.0 pip (ECN) + $6.00 per lot, while HFM offers EUR/USD from 1.2 pip (Premium), 0.0 pip (Zero) + $6.00 per lot.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | FBS | HFM |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8/5 (600 reviews) | 4/5 (950 reviews)✓ |
| Regulation | CySEC/ASIC/FSC | CySEC/FCA/FSCA |
| Fees | From 0.7 pips (Standard), commission on ECN account | From 1.2 pips (Premium), from 0.0 pips + commission (Zero) |
| Min. Deposit | 5 $ | 0 $ |
| Instruments | Forex, Metals, Indices, Stocks CFDs, Crypto CFDs, Energies | Forex, Metals, Indices, Stocks CFDs, Commodities, Bonds CFDs, ETFs CFDs, Crypto CFDs |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, FBS Trader App | MT4, MT5, HFM App |
| Options Trading | No | No |
| Spread (typical) | EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Standard), 0.0 pip (ECN) + $6.00 per lot | EUR/USD from 1.2 pip (Premium), 0.0 pip (Zero) + $6.00 per lot |
| Inactivity Fee | None | $5/month after 6 months of inactivity |
| Founded | 2009 | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Belize | St. Vincent |
Detailed Comparison
Fee Comparison
FBS: From 0.7 pips (Standard), commission on ECN account. Minimum deposit: 5 $. Spread: EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Standard), 0.0 pip (ECN) + $6.00 per lot.
HFM: From 1.2 pips (Premium), from 0.0 pips + commission (Zero). Minimum deposit: 0 $. Spread: EUR/USD from 1.2 pip (Premium), 0.0 pip (Zero) + $6.00 per lot. Inactivity fee: $5/month after 6 months of inactivity.
Product Range
FBS (6 categories)
HFM (8 categories)
Trading Platforms
FBS
- MT4
- MT5
- FBS Trader App
HFM
- MT4
- MT5
- HFM App
Regulation & Security
FBS is regulated by CySEC/ASIC/FSC (HQ: Belize).
HFM is regulated by CySEC/FCA/FSCA (HQ: St. Vincent).
Who Is It For?
FBS
Global broker with low entry and copy trading
✓ Very low minimum deposit ($5)
✓ Copy trading available
✓ Various account types
✗ Headquartered in Belize
✗ Limited product selection
HFM
Multi-regulated broker with premium account types and HFcopy
✓ No minimum deposit
✓ HFcopy copy trading platform
✓ Various account types
✗ Spreads higher on Standard account
✗ Headquartered in St. Vincent
In-Depth Analysis: FBS vs HFM
Accounts and spreads: Both are forex/CFD brokers with MT4, MT5 and their own app plus copy trading. Core costs are similar: FBS trades EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Standard) or 0.0 pip (ECN) plus $6.00 per lot; HFM from 1.2 pip (Premium) or 0.0 pip (Zero) plus $6.00 per lot. Trading via a Zero/ECN account, you pay the same $6/lot commission at both; on the Standard/Premium account FBS at 0.5 pip is tighter than HFM's 1.2 pip.
Entry and products: FBS requires a very low $5 minimum deposit, while HFM requires no minimum deposit at all ($0). On the offering, HFM is broader: over 1,000 instruments including forex, metals, indices, stock CFDs, commodities, bond CFDs, ETF CFDs and crypto CFDs, whereas FBS is limited to forex, metals, indices, stock CFDs, crypto CFDs and energies. Neither offers options.
Regulation and verdict: HFM is CySEC-, FCA- and FSCA-regulated (headquartered in St. Vincent, founded 2010, rated 4.0/5); FBS is CySEC-, ASIC- and FSC-regulated (headquartered in Belize, founded 2009, 3.8/5). For safety-conscious traders, HFM's additional FCA license is a plus, as is the broader instrument range. FBS stays attractive for beginners on a very small budget thanks to the $5 deposit and tighter Standard spreads.