Our Verdict
FxPro has a higher rating of 4.1/5 compared to FXCM (4/5). FxPro offers 7 instrument types, while FXCM offers 5. The minimum deposit is lower at FXCM with 50 €. FXCM has been in the market since 1999, making it the more experienced provider. On spreads, FXCM offers EUR/USD from 1.3 pip (Standard), 0.2 pip (Active Trader) + commission, while FxPro offers EUR/USD from 1.3 pip (MT4 Standard), 0.2 pip (cTrader) + $4.50 per lot.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | FXCM | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 (980 reviews) | 4.1/5 (1100 reviews)✓ |
| Regulation | FCA | CySEC/FCA |
| Fees | Spreads from 0.2 pip on Active Trader, from 1.3 pip Standard | Spreads from 0.6 pip (Standard), from 0.0 pip + commission (Raw+) |
| Min. Deposit | 50 € | 100 € |
| Instruments | Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto | Forex, CFDs, Stocks CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, Futures |
| Platforms | Trading Station, MT4, TradingView, FXCM API | MT4, MT5, cTrader, FxPro Platform |
| Options Trading | No, forex and CFD trading | No, CFD and forex trading |
| Spread (typical) | EUR/USD from 1.3 pip (Standard), 0.2 pip (Active Trader) + commission | EUR/USD from 1.3 pip (MT4 Standard), 0.2 pip (cTrader) + $4.50 per lot |
| Execution Speed | — | ~13 ms |
| Inactivity Fee | $50/year after 12 months of inactivity | $5/month after 6 months of inactivity |
| Founded | 1999 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | London | London |
Detailed Comparison
Fee Comparison
FXCM: Spreads from 0.2 pip on Active Trader, from 1.3 pip Standard. Minimum deposit: 50 €. Spread: EUR/USD from 1.3 pip (Standard), 0.2 pip (Active Trader) + commission. Inactivity fee: $50/year after 12 months of inactivity.
FxPro: Spreads from 0.6 pip (Standard), from 0.0 pip + commission (Raw+). Minimum deposit: 100 €. Spread: EUR/USD from 1.3 pip (MT4 Standard), 0.2 pip (cTrader) + $4.50 per lot. Inactivity fee: $5/month after 6 months of inactivity.
Execution Quality
FXCM
No data available
FxPro
Execution: ~13 ms
Product Range
FXCM (5 categories)
FxPro (7 categories)
Trading Platforms
FXCM
- Trading Station
- MT4
- TradingView
- FXCM API
FxPro
- MT4
- MT5
- cTrader
- FxPro Platform
Regulation & Security
FXCM is regulated by FCA (HQ: London).
FxPro is regulated by CySEC/FCA (HQ: London).
Who Is It For?
FXCM
Established forex broker with Trading Station and API access
✓ Proprietary Trading Station platform
✓ API access for algorithmic trading
✓ Low minimum deposit
✗ Limited product range
✗ No BaFin regulation
FxPro
NDD broker with fast execution and multiple platforms
✓ NDD execution without dealing desk
✓ Four platforms available
✓ Fast execution speed
✗ Inactivity fee after 6 months
✗ No BaFin regulation
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FXCM
Established forex broker with Trading Station and API access
Open Account →From 50 € min. deposit