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Alpari vs Opofinance

Alpari has no licence we could confirm on a regulator's register. Opofinance holds only an offshore registration (International). 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 $100 at Opofinance. Neither offers negative balance protection. Only Opofinance offers segregated client money.

Facts last checked: Alpari on 20 October 2026, Opofinance 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
OpofinanceOffshore registration onlyRead the profile
Comparing
Alpari
OpofinanceInternational

Overview

Founded
1998
Not yet checked
Headquarters
Fomboni, Mohéli, Comoros
Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines (group companies in Seychelles, Australia and South Africa)
Official websites
  • alpari.com
  • opofinance.com
  • opoforex.com
Facts last checked
20 October 2026
20 October 2026

Regulation and protection

Company you would contract with
No licence listed
Opo Group Ltd
Regulator
No licence listed
FSA Seychelles
International
Regulation level
No licence listed
Offshore registration only
Licence number
No licence listed
SD124 (Securities Dealer)
Check the register
Clients this company serves
No licence listed
Opofinance says clients onboarded under this company use cTrader and TradingView accounts
All licences held
None listed
  • FSA Seychelles (International)
Segregated client money
No
Yes
Negative balance protection
No
No
Compensation scheme
None
Membership of The Financial Commission (Opo Group LLC), a private dispute body with cover of up to €20,000 per case; no government scheme

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 1:2000
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
80%
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
  • OpoTrade
Markets
Forex, metals, indices, commodities, cryptocurrencies, stocks, ETF, futures and crosses CFDs
About 1,150 CFDs on forex, metals, commodities, indices, shares and cryptocurrencies
Demo account
Yes
Not yet checked
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
  • Visa and Mastercard
  • USDT (TRC20)
  • Other cryptocurrencies
  • Volet
  • Top Change
Withdrawal fee
Varies by method; the fee is taken from the amount withdrawn
$3–6 for crypto, 2% (minimum $1) for Volet; card deposits cost 2.5% (minimum $1)
Inactivity fee
Not yet checked
Not yet checked

Support

Customer support
Live chat, chatbot, messengers and phone helpline
24/7 AI support agent and support@opofinance.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
  • Sister company Opo Group Ltd is listed by the FSA Seychelles as a securities dealer
  • The client agreement says client money is held in segregated accounts
  • Five platforms, including MT4, MT5, 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
  • The published client agreement is with Opo Group LLC in St Vincent, which is a company registration, not a securities licence
  • The ASIC licence only allows general advice; it does not license the trading accounts
  • Says OPO Finance (Pty) Ltd is authorised by the FSCA (licence 54594); we could not confirm it on the FSCA register on 2026-10-20 (the register could not be reached).
  • Its risk warning says you can lose more than your deposit, and we found no negative balance protection; leverage goes up to 1:2000

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.
  • Opofinance: Trading involves a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all traders or investors. You should carefully consider your trading goals or objectives, financial situations, level of experience and needs before entering into margin trading with Opofinance. There is a risk of losing substantially more than the investor’s initial investment. Hence, we advise you to only trade the products if you fully understand the risks involved, and can afford them.

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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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