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Choosing between Interactive Brokers and Forex.com depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Interactive Brokers is headquartered in Greenwich, USA, while Forex.com operates from Bedminster, USA. Interactive Brokers has the longer track record, established in 1978, compared to Forex.com which was founded in 1999. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
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| Interactive Brokers | Forex.com | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.4/5 ✓ | 4.4/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 ✓ | $100 |
| Spread from | 0.2 pips ✓ | 0.8 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:4 | 1:200 ✓ |
| Regulation | SEC, CFTC, FCA ✓ | FCA, CFTC, ASIC |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web |
Interactive Brokers (4.4/5) and Forex.com (4.4/5) are closely matched. Interactive Brokers has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
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Interactive Brokers holds licences from SEC, CFTC, FCA. Forex.com is regulated by FCA, CFTC, ASIC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets.
On spreads, Interactive Brokers is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.2 pips, compared to 0.8 pips at Forex.com.
Interactive Brokers supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Forex.com offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Interactive Brokers requires no minimum deposit, while Forex.com sets a minimum deposit of $100. This makes Interactive Brokers accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Interactive Brokers at 4.43/5 and Forex.com at 4.40/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Interactive Brokers leads overall with a marginal advantage.
Interactive Brokers
4.4/5
Choose Interactive Brokers if you want…
Forex.com
4.4/5
Choose Forex.com if you want…
Interactive Brokers (4.4/5) and Forex.com (4.4/5) are closely matched on our independent rating scale. The better choice depends on your priorities — fees, regulation, platforms, or available markets. See the full comparison above.
Interactive Brokers offers spreads from 0.2 pips, while Forex.com starts at 0.8 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Interactive Brokers requires a minimum deposit of $0. Forex.com requires $100.
Interactive Brokers is regulated by SEC, CFTC, FCA, MAS, ASIC, while Forex.com holds licences from FCA, CFTC, ASIC, MAS.
Interactive Brokers supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Forex.com supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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