Forex.com vs Interactive Brokers: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare Forex.com and Interactive Brokers — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, Interactive Brokers edges ahead (4.3/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.
Side-by-side comparison
CriteriaForex.comInteractive Brokers
Overall score 3.8 4.3
Regulation & safety 4.0 4.5
Fees & deposit 3.5 4.5
Platform & assets 4.0 4.5
User support 3.5 3.5
Trust score76/10087/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsProprietary web/desktop platform, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView (integrated), Mobile appTrader Workstation (TWS), IBKR Desktop, Client Portal (web), IBKR Mobile, API (TWS/Web)
Fee modelSpread model or spread + commission (RAW/Commission account) — varies per region/account; exact figures not yet verifiedKnown for very low costs (tiered/fixed) — among the cheapest in the industry for stocks/futures/forex; structure varies per product/region
Pros & cons
- Backed by StoneX Group (US public company Nasdaq: SNEX) + a strict US market license
- Full platform selection: proprietary + MT4/MT5 + TradingView
- Broad instrument coverage & established liquidity
- Fees/spreads aren't always the cheapest compared to raw ECN brokers
- Product availability differs per entity/region
- Leveraged products are high-risk
- Top-tier regulation & transparency — a US public company (Nasdaq: IBKR) supervised by SEC/FINRA/CFTC + many global regulators
- Among the cheapest costs in the industry; very broad global market access
- Very powerful TWS platform & API for professional/algorithmic traders
- The TWS platform has a steep learning curve — less beginner-friendly
- Customer support is more self-service (not hand-holding), suited to technical users
- Interface & account structure can feel complex at first
Regulation at a glance
Forex.com
Part of StoneX Group, a US public company (Nasdaq: SNEX). Entities regulated by NFA/CFTC (US), FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), IIROC (Canada), and others per region.
Interactive Brokers
A US public company (Nasdaq: IBKR) with entities regulated by SEC/FINRA/CFTC (US), FCA (UK), IIROC (Canada), MAS (Singapore), ASIC (Australia), the Central Bank of Ireland, and others. One of the most regulated & financially transparent brokers.