Forex.com vs Swissquote: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare Forex.com and Swissquote — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, Swissquote edges ahead (3.9/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.
Side-by-side comparison
CriteriaForex.comSwissquote
Overall score 3.8 3.9
Regulation & safety 4.0 4.5
Fees & deposit 3.5 3.0
Platform & assets 4.0 4.0
User support 3.5 4.0
Trust score76/10081/100
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 appAdvanced Trader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Mobile app
Fee modelSpread model or spread + commission (RAW/Commission account) — varies per region/account; exact figures not yet verifiedTends toward premium (higher fees than pure forex brokers) in exchange for bank status & security; exact figures not yet verified
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
- FINMA-licensed Swiss bank + public company (SIX: SQN) — top-tier institutional safety
- Multi-asset: forex/CFDs, stocks, ETFs, bonds, crypto in one place
- Platform choice: Advanced Trader + MT4/MT5
- Fees tend toward premium (not the cheapest) — you 'pay' for bank-grade security
- Less suitable for cost-sensitive scalpers
- Leveraged products are high-risk
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.
Swissquote
Swissquote Bank Ltd is a licensed bank supervised by FINMA (Switzerland); other entities are supervised by the FCA (UK), DFSA (Dubai), MAS (Singapore), and others. Publicly listed on the SIX exchange (SQN) — high financial transparency.