Avatrade vs Roboforex

Quick Answer

Best for	Winner	Why
Starting small	RoboForex	$10 against $100
Raw-spread account	RoboForex	AvaTrade has no raw-spread account
Top-tier licences in the group	AvaTrade	the Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, CySEC and Japan’s FSA; RoboForex is offshore only
No inactivity fee	RoboForex	AvaTrade: $50 after every 3 months of non-use, plus $100 after 12 months

A “winner” here means the better published figure on that one line. It is not a recommendation: the right broker depends on where you live and how you trade.

Comparison Table

	AvaTrade	RoboForex
Operating since	2006	2009
Company for international clients	Ava Trade Markets Ltd, regulated by the BVI FSC	RoboForex Ltd, registered with the FSC in Belize (9759600)
Regulators in the group	Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, Japan FSA, ADGM FSRA, BVI FSC, CMA Kenya, ISA	FSC Belize
Minimum deposit	$100	$10 ($100 for R StocksTrader)
Commission-free spreads	EUR/USD 0.8 pips on its instrument table (30 September 2026)	Pro and ProCent from 1.3 pips
Raw-spread account	None	ECN and Prime from 0 pips plus a commission per $1 million traded
Maximum leverage	400:1 on forex (international); 30:1 for EU and Australian retail clients	1:2000 on Pro and ProCent; 1:500 on ECN; 1:300 on Prime
Platforms	MT4, MT5, WebTrader, AvaTrade app, AvaOptions	MT4, MT5, R StocksTrader
Copy trading	AvaSocial, DupliTrade and ZuluTrade	Copy Trading Service (formerly CopyFX), from $100
Inactivity fee	$50 after every 3 months of non-use, plus $100 after 12 months	Not listed
Withdrawal fee	None listed	By method (for example Skrill 1%, cards up to 2.6% + $1.30); first withdrawal free on three Tuesdays a month
Swap-free	Islamic account (no overnight fee for up to 5 days)	Swap-free option on currencies and metals for new accounts
Bonus	First-deposit bonus on promotion days (not in many countries)	$30 Welcome Bonus; cashback

Figures come from each broker’s official site, checked on 11 October 2026. Spreads move through the day, and conditions vary by country and by the company that holds your account.

Regulation and Safety

AvaTrade has operated since 2006 and its companies are licensed by nine regulators, including the Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, CySEC and Japan’s FSA. Traders in the EU and Australia get locally regulated accounts; most other international clients are served by its British Virgin Islands company.

RoboForex Ltd is registered with the FSC in Belize, an offshore regulator. It adds private protections: category A membership of The Financial Commission, whose Compensation Fund covers up to €20,000 per case, civil liability insurance of up to €2,500,000, and negative balance protection.

On paper AvaTrade has the stronger regulatory footprint, but that only helps if your account sits with one of its strictly regulated companies. Check which company your country places you with before you deposit.

Trading Costs

On commission-free accounts, AvaTrade lists: EUR/USD 0.8 pips on its instrument table (30 September 2026). RoboForex lists: Pro and ProCent from 1.3 pips. “From” figures are minimums, so expect wider live spreads, especially around news.

Only RoboForex offers a raw-spread account: ECN and Prime from 0 pips plus a commission per $1 million traded. AvaTrade is spread-only, which is simpler but usually costs more per trade for frequent traders.

AvaTrade’s inactivity fee: $50 after every 3 months of non-use, plus $100 after 12 months. RoboForex lists no inactivity fee. Withdrawal fees: AvaTrade: none listed; RoboForex: by method (for example Skrill 1%, cards up to 2.6% + $1.30); first withdrawal free on three Tuesdays a month.

Platforms and Copy Trading

AvaTrade offers MT4, MT5, WebTrader, AvaTrade app and AvaOptions. RoboForex offers MT4, MT5 and R StocksTrader.

AvaTrade’s copy trading: AvaSocial, DupliTrade and ZuluTrade. RoboForex’s copy trading: Copy Trading Service (formerly CopyFX), from $100. Copying another trader doesn’t remove risk: you can lose money as fast as trading yourself.

Leverage

AvaTrade’s maximum leverage: 400:1 on forex (international); 30:1 for EU and Australian retail clients. RoboForex’s: 1:2000 on Pro and ProCent; 1:500 on ECN; 1:300 on Prime.

A higher maximum is not an advantage in itself. Leverage multiplies losses as fast as gains, so beginners should use far less than either broker allows.

Which One Should You Choose?

Go with AvaTrade if:

• You want a broker licensed by several top-tier regulators
• You want options, AvaProtect loss cover or copy trading
• You will trade often enough to avoid its inactivity fees

Go with RoboForex if:

• You want to start from $10, including on a cent account
• You want thousands of stocks on R StocksTrader
• You want copy trading and a free VPS for active accounts

Whichever you choose, test a small withdrawal early, verify your account before you need your money, and risk only what you can afford to lose.

FAQ

Which has the lower minimum deposit, AvaTrade or RoboForex? RoboForex. AvaTrade: $100. RoboForex: $10 ($100 for R StocksTrader).

How are AvaTrade and RoboForex regulated? AvaTrade’s international clients deal with Ava Trade Markets Ltd, regulated by the BVI FSC. RoboForex’s deal with RoboForex Ltd, registered with the FSC in Belize (9759600). Group regulators: AvaTrade: Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, Japan FSA, ADGM FSRA, BVI FSC, CMA Kenya, ISA; RoboForex: FSC Belize.

Which is cheaper to trade with? It depends on the account. Commission-free: AvaTrade: EUR/USD 0.8 pips on its instrument table (30 September 2026); RoboForex: Pro and ProCent from 1.3 pips. Raw accounts: AvaTrade: none; RoboForex: ECN and Prime from 0 pips plus a commission per $1 million traded.

Does either charge an inactivity fee? AvaTrade: $50 after every 3 months of non-use, plus $100 after 12 months. RoboForex: not listed.

Do both offer copy trading? AvaTrade: AvaSocial, DupliTrade and ZuluTrade. RoboForex: Copy Trading Service (formerly CopyFX), from $100.

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