Side-by-side
Alpari vs Libertex
Alpari vs Libertex — Direct comparison across cost, regulation, leverage, platforms and operating history.
Tracked byBrokerlist Editorial · Independent review teamUpdated
In short. Choose Alpari if you have $500+ and want commission-based Pro ECN pricing at ~$7.50/lot with 27 years of operating history. Choose Libertex if you have $10 to start — one of the lowest entry minimums in our list.
Alpari vs Libertex comparison: fees, licences, platforms
Verdict at a glance
Libertex leads
- Alpari
- ahead on 1 dimension
- Libertex
- ahead on 4 dimensions
Cost per lot
Alpari: $7.50/lot, Libertex: $5.00/lot. Lower at Libertex.
Minimum deposit
Alpari: $500, Libertex: $10. Smaller minimum at Libertex.
Maximum leverage
Alpari: 1:1000, Libertex: 1:999. Higher leverage at Alpari.
Regulator and licence
Alpari: MISA, Libertex: SVG FSA. Stronger licensing at Libertex.
Trading platforms
Alpari: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Libertex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Libertex Platform. Wider platform choice at Libertex.
Pros and cons
Alpari
Pros
- ✓27 years of operating history (founded 1998) — predates most current retail brokers
- ✓Pro ECN: 0.1–0.4 typical spread + $5 round-turn ≈ $7.50/lot — competitive commission tier
- ✓Standard account available at $50 min for lower entry (spread-only ~1.2 pip from)
Cons
- ✕Regulated only by offshore entities (Mauritius / St. Vincent) after losing its FCA licence in 2015 — no tier-1 regulator, no FSCS-equivalent protection
- ✕Pro ECN tier requires $500 minimum deposit — not accessible for small accounts
- ✕Inactivity fee $10/month after period of inactivity
- ✕Not available in 38 jurisdictions (all of EU + UK, US, Japan, Canada, India, Myanmar, OFAC-sanctioned countries)
Libertex
Pros
- ✓$10 minimum + Forex Club heritage (founded 1997) — long operating history
- ✓MT4/MT5 plus proprietary Libertex platform — multi-platform offering for different trader preferences
Cons
- ✕Offshore SVG (St. Vincent & the Grenadines) registration only — no tier-1 (FCA/ASIC) or EU (CySEC) oversight
- ✕Typical EUR/USD spread ranges 0.3–0.7 pip depending on liquidity — broker does not publish a single typical figure
- ✕Inactivity fee $10/month triggers after ~90 days of inactivity
Who should choose which
Choose Alpari if:
- ✓You have $500+ and want commission-based Pro ECN pricing at ~$7.50/lot with 27 years of operating history
- ✓You're in a jurisdiction outside EU/UK/US/Japan/Canada where Alpari's MISA (Comoros) entity onboards you
- ✓You want offshore high-leverage access (up to 1:3000 on Standard) at a legacy retail brand
Choose Libertex if:
- ✓You have $10 to start — one of the lowest entry minimums in our list
- ✓You prefer a proprietary platform that's simpler than MT4/MT5 for a first-time trader
- ✓You value 28 years of operating history (via Forex Club parent, founded 1997)
- ✓You want strong local EU funding methods (SOFORT, iDEAL, Giropay, Przelewy24) at a broker that understands European banking
We may earn a commission if you open an account — it never affects our ranking or scores. How we’re paid.
Frequently asked
Which is better — Alpari or Libertex?+
Across our 5 dimensions: Alpari leads in 1, Libertex in 4, ties: 0. Overall verdict: Libertex. Full breakdown below.
Which broker has lower fees?+
Cost-per-lot in our calculation: Alpari — $7.50, Libertex — $5.00. Lower at Libertex.
Which is better for beginners?+
Minimum deposit: Alpari — $500, Libertex — $10. Easier onboarding at Libertex.
What trading platforms do they offer?+
Alpari: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5. Libertex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Libertex Platform.
Who regulates each broker?+
Alpari: MISA. Libertex: SVG FSA.