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Alpari vs Errante

Alpari has no licence we could confirm on a regulator's register. Errante is licensed by CySEC in the European Union, and also has an offshore registration. The licence that applies to you depends on where you live, so check which company you would contract with before comparing anything else.

Minimum deposits start at $30 at Alpari and $50 at Errante. Only Errante offers negative balance protection and segregated client money.

Facts last checked: Alpari on 20 October 2026, Errante on 20 October 2026.

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AlpariRead the profile
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Comparing
Alpari
ErranteEuropean Union

Overview

Founded
1998
Not yet checked
Headquarters
Fomboni, Mohéli, Comoros
Mahé, Seychelles (EU company in Cyprus)
Official websites
  • alpari.com
  • errante.com
  • errante.eu
Facts last checked
20 October 2026
20 October 2026

Regulation and protection

Company you would contract with
No licence listed
Notely Trading Ltd
Regulator
No licence listed
CySEC
European Union
Regulation level
No licence listed
Strictly regulated
Licence number
No licence listed
383/20
Check the register
Clients this company serves
No licence listed
Residents of EU and EEA countries, through errante.eu
All licences held
None listed
  • CySEC (European Union)
  • FSA Seychelles (International)
Segregated client money
No
Yes
Negative balance protection
No
Yes
Compensation scheme
None
Investor Compensation Fund (Cyprus) for eligible clients of Notely Trading Ltd; none for clients of the Seychelles company

Costs

Your monthly cost
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Cost per lot (EUR/USD)
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Spread from
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Typical EUR/USD spread
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Commission per lot (round turn)
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Typical GBP/USD spread
Not yet checked
Not yet checked
Typical USD/JPY spread
Not yet checked
Not yet checked
Typical XAU/USD spread
Not yet checked
Not yet checked
Swap-free account
Yes
Yes

Leverage and margin

Maximum retail leverage
Up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN); 1:1000 on Standard; 1:500 on Micro
Up to 1:1000 (Seychelles company); 1:30 on major pairs for EU retail clients
Retail leverage by asset class
  • Micro account: Up to 1:500
  • Standard account: Up to 1:1000
  • ECN and Pro ECN accounts: Up to 1:3000 (floating)
Not yet checked
Margin call level
50% on Micro and Standard; 80% on ECN and Pro ECN
100%
Stop-out level
20% on Micro and Standard; 50% on ECN and Pro ECN
20%

Account

Minimum deposit (this account)
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Base currencies
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Execution
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Platforms and features

Platforms
  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • Alpari trading app
  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • cTrader
  • TradingView
  • Errante client portal app
Markets
Forex, metals, indices, commodities, cryptocurrencies, stocks, ETF, futures and crosses CFDs
50+ currency pairs, metals, energies and commodities, indices, shares and cryptocurrency CFDs
Demo account
Yes
Yes
Copy trading
Not yet checked
Yes
Expert advisors (automated trading)
Yes
Yes
News trading allowed
Not yet checked
Not yet checked
Guaranteed stops
Not yet checked
Not yet checked

Deposits and withdrawals

Deposit methods
  • Debit or credit card
  • Bank wire
  • E-wallet
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Local payment methods
  • Bank wire (SWIFT and SEPA)
  • Debit and credit card
  • E-wallets
  • Cryptocurrency
Withdrawal fee
Varies by method; the fee is taken from the amount withdrawn
Depends on the method. The terms also allow a fee of up to 5% if you withdraw without significant trading or within three months of funding without trading
Inactivity fee
Not yet checked
$15 one-off, then $5 a month, after 150 days with no activity (Seychelles terms)

Support

Customer support
Live chat, chatbot, messengers and phone helpline
24/7 support by live chat and email (support@errante.com)

Our notes

Strengths
  • Four account types, from a $30 Micro account to a raw-spread Pro ECN account
  • Commission-free Micro, Standard and ECN accounts
  • MetaTrader 4 and 5, PAMM investing and a demo account
  • EU company Notely Trading Ltd is licensed by CySEC (licence 383/20, checked on the CySEC register)
  • Negative balance protection is written into the Seychelles terms, so losses are capped at your account balance
  • Client money held separately from company funds, plus a civil liability insurance policy of up to €1,000,000
  • Choice of MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader and TradingView
Watch out for
  • Says it holds Mwali International Services Authority (MISA) licence T2023236; we could not confirm it on MISA's register on 2026-10-20, because the register sits behind a bot check
  • No licence from a strict regulator; not available to UK or EU residents
  • We found no statement on its site about segregated client money or negative balance protection
  • Leverage up to 1:3000, and deposit bonuses that come with conditions
  • Clients outside the EU join the Seychelles company, which holds only an offshore licence and offers leverage up to 1:1000
  • Minimum deposits and spreads for the Premium, VIP and Tailor Made accounts are not shown on the public account page
  • Dormant accounts pay $15 and then $5 a month, and a fee of up to 5% can apply to withdrawals made without trading

Risk warnings

The buttons to a broker’s website above the table are partner links: we may earn a commission if you open an account through them. That never changes the facts shown here. Trading leveraged products such as forex and CFDs carries a high risk of losing money rapidly, and most retail accounts lose money. Each broker’s own warning:

  • Alpari: Before trading, you should ensure that you've undergone sufficient preparation and fully understand the risks involved in margin trading.
  • Errante: Our products are traded on margin and carry a high level of risk and it is possible to lose all your capital. These products may not be suitable for everyone and you should ensure that you understand the risks involved.

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Cost per lot is the typical EUR/USD spread in busy hours × $10, plus any round-turn commission, for one standard lot. “Not yet checked” means we have not confirmed that fact yet. This page compares facts; it does not rank the brokers or recommend either. Confirm costs and licences on each broker’s site and the regulator’s public register before opening an account: see how we review brokers and check a broker yourself.

Nothing on this page is financial advice. Read the full disclaimer.

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