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In this head to head comparison of FOREX.com vs Eightcap, we will compare the trading platforms, mobile apps, range of investments, costs, market research, and more. Let's dive in.
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Comparing online brokers FOREX.com and Eightcap: FOREX.com was founded in 1999 and is publicly traded (listed on a stock exchange), while Eightcap began in 2009 and is not publicly traded. Neither broker is a bank. On the ForexBrokers.com Trust Score scale—90–99 highly trusted, 80–89 trusted, 70–79 average risk, 60–69 high risk, and below 59 not trusted—FOREX.com earns a 99 (highly trusted) and Eightcap scores 87 (trusted).
In terms of regulation, FOREX.com holds 7 Tier-1 licenses (highly trusted) and 2 Tier-2 licenses (trusted). Eightcap holds 3 Tier-1 and 1 Tier-2 licenses. This broader top-tier oversight helps explain FOREX.com’s near-perfect Trust Score, while Eightcap still delivers a trusted profile with meaningful regulatory coverage.
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| Year Founded | 1999 | 2009 |
| Publicly Traded (Listed) | Yes | No |
| Bank | No | No |
| Tier-1 Licenses | 7 | 3 |
| Tier-2 Licenses | 2 | 1 |
| Tier-3 Licenses | 1 | 0 |
| Tier-4 Licenses | 1 | 2 |
When comparing commissions and fees, both FOREX.com and Eightcap earn the same rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, but FOREX.com ranks a bit higher at #15 out of 36 brokers for this category, while Eightcap ranks #20 out of 36. In simple terms, both brokers can be cost-effective for some traders, but neither is the absolute cheapest option on the market.
FOREX.com tends to be slightly more expensive than the industry average for many traders, especially on its Standard account, which has higher spreads. Its Raw account offers lower spreads and charges a commission, with typical EUR/USD spreads around 0.13 pips plus commission, and active traders may also qualify for volume-based rebates. For U.S. clients, the all-in cost can end up looking similar between the Standard and commission-based accounts unless monthly trading volume is very high.
Eightcap also offers both a spread-only Standard account and a commission-based Raw account. Its Raw account shows very low average spreads, but once the commission is added, the all-in cost is about 0.76 pips, which is just below the industry average of 0.8 pips. Overall, Eightcap is a little pricier than the lowest-cost forex brokers, while FOREX.com may offer better pricing for some active traders, depending on the account type and where they are based.
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| Minimum Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Average spread (EUR/USD) - Standard account | 1.00 | 1.0 |
| All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active | 1.13 | 0.76 |
| Non-wire bank transfer | Yes | No |
| PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
| Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
| Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
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When it comes to available investments, FOREX.com offers a much wider selection than Eightcap. Both brokers support forex trading as a CFD or spot contract, but FOREX.com gives traders access to 5,500 tradeable symbols and 80 forex pairs, compared with Eightcap’s 803 symbols and 55 forex pairs. FOREX.com also stands out for offering exchange traded securities on both U.S. and international exchanges, while Eightcap does not offer these shares. Neither broker supports copy trading or buying actual cryptocurrency, though both do offer cryptocurrency CFDs.
Overall, FOREX.com has the edge for range of investments, backed by a 5-star rating and a #6 ranking out of 36 brokers in ForexBrokers.com’s Range of Investments category. Eightcap is more limited in comparison, with a 3.5-star rating and a #29 ranking. For traders looking for more markets under one account, FOREX.com is the stronger choice, while Eightcap may suit those focused mainly on forex and CFD trading.
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| Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) | Yes | Yes |
| Tradeable Symbols (Total) | 5500 | 803 |
| Forex Pairs (Total) | 80 | 55 |
| U.S. Stocks (Shares) | Yes | No |
| Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) | Yes | No |
| Copy Trading | No | No |
| Cryptocurrency (Underlying) | No | No |
| Cryptocurrency (CFDs) | Yes | Yes |
| Disclaimers | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). |
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FOREX.com and Eightcap both give traders a good range of platform choices, including free demo accounts, web-based trading, Windows desktop downloads, MetaTrader 4, and MetaTrader 5. Each also lets users place trades directly from a chart, which can make it easier to act on price moves without leaving the screen. Neither broker offers copy trading, so traders looking for that feature will need to look elsewhere.
The biggest difference is that FOREX.com also offers its own in-house trading platform, while Eightcap does not. That extra option helps FOREX.com stand out, and it is reflected in its higher ratings: 5 out of 5 stars for Trading Platforms and Tools, and a #5 ranking out of 36 brokers on ForexBrokers.com. Eightcap still offers a solid platform lineup, but it scores 4 out of 5 stars and ranks #31 out of 36 in the same category.
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| Virtual Trading (Demo) | Yes | Yes |
| Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform | Yes | No |
| Desktop Platform (Windows) | Yes | Yes |
| Web Platform | Yes | Yes |
| Copy Trading | No | No |
| MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | Yes | Yes |
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | Yes | Yes |
| Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) | 90 | 100 |
| Charting - Trade From Chart | Yes | Yes |
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FOREX.com and Eightcap both offer mobile trading apps for iPhone and Android, along with stock and forex price alerts, watchlist symbol syncing, trendline drawing, and auto-saving for chart drawings. In other words, both brokers give traders the basic tools needed to manage trades and monitor the market on the go. For everyday mobile use, either app should cover the main needs of most traders.
The main difference shows up in charting depth and overall app rating. Eightcap offers 100 technical studies in its mobile app, slightly more than FOREX.com’s 90, but FOREX.com earns a 5-star rating for Mobile Trading Apps and ranks #2 out of 36 brokers at ForexBrokers.com. Eightcap, while still useful, is rated 4 stars and ranks #31 out of 36, which suggests FOREX.com has the stronger mobile trading app overall.
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| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Apple iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Price Alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Watchlists - Syncing | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies | 90 | 100 |
| Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave | Yes | Yes |
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When it comes to market research, FOREX.com has the edge over Eightcap. Both brokers offer daily market commentary, a sentiment tool that shows whether traders are mostly long or short, and an economic calendar for tracking upcoming global events. However, FOREX.com goes further by providing forex news from major sources like Bloomberg, Reuters, and Dow Jones, plus Trading Central tools such as Technical Analytics. Eightcap does not offer those same news feeds or Trading Central research tools, but it does include Acuity Trading features like Signal Centre, which FOREX.com does not.
Overall, FOREX.com is the stronger choice for research, with a 5-star rating and a #7 ranking out of 36 brokers in the Research category from ForexBrokers.com. Eightcap still offers useful research features, but its 3.5-star rating and #33 ranking place it well behind FOREX.com for market research. Neither broker includes Autochartist or TipRanks.
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| Daily Market Commentary (Articles) | Yes | Yes |
| Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Client sentiment data | Yes | Yes |
| TipRanks | No | No |
| Acuity Trading | No | Yes |
| Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
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When it comes to education for beginners, FOREX.com clearly has the edge over Eightcap. FOREX.com offers forex and CFDs learning materials, monthly educational webinars, and plenty of beginner-focused videos, plus advanced videos for traders who want to keep learning as they grow. That depth shows in its 5-star Education rating and its #4 ranking out of 36 brokers by ForexBrokers.com, making it a strong choice for new traders who want plenty of support and a clear learning path.
Eightcap also provides beginner and advanced trading videos, but its education offering is more limited overall. It does not appear to offer monthly client webinars, and its advanced video selection is smaller than FOREX.com’s. With a 3.5-star Education rating and a #31 ranking out of 36, Eightcap may still suit traders who want basic learning content, but FOREX.com is the better pick for beginners looking for more complete forex and CFDs education.
| Feature |
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| Webinars | Yes | No |
| Videos - Beginner Trading Videos | Yes | Yes |
| Videos - Advanced Trading Videos | Yes | No |
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After testing 63 of the best forex brokers, our research and account testing finds that FOREX.com is better than Eightcap. FOREX.com finished with an overall rank of #4, while Eightcap finished with an overall rank of #30.
FOREX.com is a trusted brand that delivers an excellent trading experience for forex and CFDs traders across the globe. It offers a wide range of markets and provides an impressive suite of proprietary platforms – alongside limited access to MetaTrader.
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FOREX.com vs Eightcap: neither broker offers the ability to buy actual (delivered) cryptocurrency, but both provide access to cryptocurrency CFDs for speculative trading.
FOREX.com vs Eightcap: For deposit and withdrawal methods, FOREX.com supports ACH/SEPA, PayPal, Skrill, and bank wires (Visa/Mastercard not specified), while Eightcap offers PayPal, Skrill, and bank wires but not ACH/SEPA (Visa/Mastercard not specified).
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We review each broker’s overall global offering – a “Yes” checkmark in our Compare Tool does not guarantee the availability of any specific features in your country of residence. To verify the availability of any features within your country of residence, please contact the broker directly.
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| Regulation | FOREX.com | Eightcap | |
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| Trust Score | 99 | 87 | |
| Year Founded | 1999 | 2009 | |
| Publicly Traded (Listed) | Yes | No | |
| Bank | No | No | |
| Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). | Yes | Yes | |
| Tier-1 Licenses | 7 | 3 | |
| Tier-2 Licenses | 2 | 1 | |
| Tier-3 Licenses | 1 | 0 | |
| Tier-4 Licenses | 1 | 2 |
| Tier-1 Licenses (Highly Trusted) | FOREX.com | Eightcap | |
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| Australia (ASIC Authorised) | Yes | Yes | |
| Canada (CIRO Authorised) | Yes | No | |
| Hong Kong (SFC Authorised) | No | No | |
| Japan (FSA Authorised) | Yes | No | |
| Singapore (MAS Authorised) | Yes | No | |
| Switzerland (FINMA Authorised) | No | ||
| United Kingdom (U.K.) (FCA Authorised) | Yes | Yes | |
| USA (CFTC Authorized) | Yes | No | |
| New Zealand (FMA Authorised) | No | No | |
| Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). | Yes | Yes |
| Tier-2 Licenses (Trusted) | FOREX.com | Eightcap | |
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| Kenya (CMA Authorised) | No | ||
| Israel (ISA Authorised) | No | No | |
| South Africa (FSCA Authorised) | No | No | |
| UAE (DFSA, FSRA, or CMA Authorised) | Yes | Yes | |
| India (SEBI Authorised) | No | No | |
| Jordan (JSC Authorised) | No |
| Investments | FOREX.com | Eightcap | |
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| Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) | Yes | Yes | |
| Tradeable Symbols (Total) | 5500 | 803 | |
| Forex Pairs (Total) | 80 | 55 | |
| U.S. Stocks (Shares) | Yes | No | |
| Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) | Yes | No | |
| Copy Trading | No | No | |
| Cryptocurrency (Underlying) | No | No | |
| Cryptocurrency (CFDs) | Yes | Yes | |
| Disclaimers | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). |
| Cost | FOREX.com | Eightcap | |
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| Average spread (EUR/USD) - Standard account | 1.00 | 1.0 | |
| All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active | 1.13 | 0.76 | |
| Inactivity Fee | Yes | Yes | |
| Order execution: Agency | No | Yes | |
| Order execution: Market Maker | Yes | Yes |
| Funding | FOREX.com | Eightcap | |
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| Minimum Deposit | $100 | $100 | |
| PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes | |
| Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes | |
| Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes | |
| Non-wire bank transfer | Yes | No |
| Trading Platforms | FOREX.com | Eightcap | |
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| Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform | Yes | No | |
| Desktop Platform (Windows) | Yes | Yes | |
| Web Platform | Yes | Yes | |
| Copy Trading | No | No | |
| MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | Yes | Yes | |
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | Yes | Yes | |
| cTrader | No | No |
| Trading Tools | FOREX.com | Eightcap | |
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| Virtual Trading (Demo) | Yes | Yes | |
| Price Alerts | Yes | Yes | |
| Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) | 90 | 100 | |
| Charting - Trade From Chart | Yes | Yes | |
| Charts can be saved | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Trading | FOREX.com | Eightcap | |
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| Android App | Yes | Yes | |
| Apple iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Price Alerts | Yes | Yes | |
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| Mobile Watchlists - Syncing | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies | 90 | 100 | |
| Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Research - Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Research | FOREX.com | Eightcap | |
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| Daily Market Commentary (Articles) | Yes | Yes | |
| Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) | Yes | No | |
| Autochartist | No | No | |
| Trading Central | Yes | No | |
| TipRanks | No | No | |
| Client sentiment data | Yes | Yes | |
| Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Education | FOREX.com | Eightcap | |
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| Webinars | Yes | No | |
| Videos - Beginner Trading Videos | Yes | Yes | |
| Videos - Advanced Trading Videos | Yes | No |
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