Head-to-head comparison

Forex.com vs XTB

A side-by-side look at Forex.com and XTB — score, fees, platforms and who each one actually fits best.

Forex.com

Established US-regulated brand

★ ★ ★ ★★ ★ 3.6

Part of StoneX Group, one of the largest US forex brokers with deep liquidity on majors.

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XTB

Publicly listed, transparent

★ ★ ★ ★ ★★4.6

FCA, KNF and CySEC regulated with a real, accessible affiliate program. KNF fined it in 2026 for MiFID II conduct issues — worth disclosing, not disqualifying for a large public broker.

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Quick verdict

XTB scores higher overall (4.6 vs 3.6), but a higher score doesn't automatically mean it's the right pick for you.

Forex.com is the stronger fit for uS-based traders wanting a regulated, established brand, while XTB is built more around beginner-friendly education, EU/UK regulated access.

Regulation: Forex.com — CFTC/NFA (US), FCA (UK). XTB — FCA (522157), CySEC (169/12), KNF (0000217580) - operating since 2002, publicly listed (WSE) since 2016.

Minimum deposit: Forex.com — $100. XTB — No minimum on standard account.

Side by side

Forex.comXTB

Best forUS-based traders wanting a regulated, established brandBeginner-friendly education, EU/UK regulated access

PlatformsMT4, MT5, TradingViewxStation 5 only

RegulationCFTC/NFA (US), FCA (UK)FCA (522157), CySEC (169/12), KNF (0000217580) - operating since 2002, publicly listed (WSE) since 2016

Minimum deposit$100No minimum on standard account

Forex.com strengths

Backed by StoneX Group
Deep liquidity on majors
US CFTC/NFA regulated

XTB strengths

Publicly traded (transparent reporting)
Accessible affiliate program
Strong education content

Which one should you pick?

Pick Forex.com if you're mainly after uS-based traders wanting a regulated, established brand. It stands out for backed by StoneX Group and deep liquidity on majors.

Pick XTB if you're mainly after beginner-friendly education, EU/UK regulated access. It stands out for publicly traded (transparent reporting) and accessible affiliate program.

Common questions

Forex.com vs XTB FAQ

Is Forex.com better than XTB?

XTB scores higher in our rating (4.6 vs 3.6), but Forex.com may still be the better fit if you specifically need uS-based traders wanting a regulated, established brand.

What's the difference in regulation between Forex.com and XTB?

Forex.com: CFTC/NFA (US), FCA (UK). XTB: FCA (522157), CySEC (169/12), KNF (0000217580) - operating since 2002, publicly listed (WSE) since 2016.

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