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Alpari vs OneRoyal

Alpari has no licence we could confirm on a regulator's register. OneRoyal is licensed by CySEC in the European Union and ASIC in Australia, 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 $5 at OneRoyal. Only OneRoyal offers negative balance protection and segregated client money.

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

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Monthly cost uses the account chosen in each slot: cost per lot × your lots. Swap and other fees are extra. The lowest monthly cost is highlighted only as a fact about cost, not as a recommendation.

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AlpariRead the profile
OneRoyalStrictly regulatedRead the profile
Comparing
Alpari
OneRoyalEuropean Union

Overview

Founded
1998
2006
Headquarters
Fomboni, Mohéli, Comoros
Not yet checked
Official websites
  • alpari.com
  • oneroyal.com
  • oneroyal.eu
Facts last checked
20 October 2026
20 October 2026

Regulation and protection

Company you would contract with
No licence listed
Royal Financial Trading (Cy) Ltd
Regulator
No licence listed
CySEC
European Union
Regulation level
No licence listed
Strictly regulated
Licence number
No licence listed
312/16
Check the register
Clients this company serves
No licence listed
EU and EEA clients, through oneroyal.eu
All licences held
None listed
  • CySEC (European Union)
  • ASIC (Australia)
  • VFSC (Vanuatu (international clients))
Segregated client money
No
Yes
Negative balance protection
No
Yes
Compensation scheme
None
Investor Compensation Fund (Cyprus) for clients of the CySEC company only; Financial Commission membership (private dispute body, up to €20,000 per client) for international clients

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 on oneroyal.com accounts; EU rules cap retail leverage at 1:30 on oneroyal.eu
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)
  • All accounts (oneroyal.com): Up to 1:1000
  • Major currency pairs (oneroyal.eu, EU rules): 1:30
Margin call level
50% on Micro and Standard; 80% on ECN and Pro ECN
Not yet checked
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
  • MultiTerminal
  • Copy trading
  • PAMM
Markets
Forex, metals, indices, commodities, cryptocurrencies, stocks, ETF, futures and crosses CFDs
Forex, metals, shares, indices, energies, ETFs 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
  • Debit or credit card
  • Bank wire
  • Skrill
  • Neteller
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Local payment methods
Withdrawal fee
Varies by method; the fee is taken from the amount withdrawn
No OneRoyal fee, but fees apply if you traded less than 2 lots since your last deposit; up to 3% for currency conversion
Inactivity fee
Not yet checked
Not yet checked

Support

Customer support
Live chat, chatbot, messengers and phone helpline
Round-the-clock contact via live chat, email and phone

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
  • Royal Financial Trading (Cy) Ltd holds CySEC licence 312/16, confirmed on the CySEC register, for EU clients
  • Says client money is held in segregated client accounts, and lists negative balance protection on every account
  • Low entry point ($5) with published commissions on ECN and Prime accounts
  • Publishes a list of clone websites that use its name
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
  • International clients of oneroyal.com sign with Royal ETP LLC (St Vincent) or Royal CM Limited (Vanuatu), both offshore; St Vincent registration is not a licence
  • The ASIC licence (AFSL 420268) covers wholesale clients only
  • Leverage up to 1:1000 and deposit bonuses on oneroyal.com
  • Withdrawal fees apply if you have traded less than 2 lots since your last deposit

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.
  • OneRoyal: Online trading in leveraged Foreign Exchange and CFD instruments carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Leveraged trading can result in significant losses as well as potential profits. Before deciding to invest in margin instruments, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite. You should not risk more than you can afford to lose. Always ensure you understand the risks involved and seek independent financial advice if necessary.

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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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