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FxPro vs XM Group 2026

A detailed head-to-head comparison of FxPro and XM Group across regulation, trading costs, platforms, and more.

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FxPro

Est. 2006 · Limassol, Cyprus

FCACySECFSCA
77/100
Good
XM Group logo - BrokerAudit
XM Group

Est. 2009 · Limassol, Cyprus

CySECASICDFSA
80.2/100
Excellent

Score Breakdown

RegulationCostsPlatformsAccountsDepositSupportEducation
FxProXM Group

Category-by-Category Winner

Category
FxPro
XM Group
Regulation & Trust
85
78
Trading Costs
65
72
Platforms & Tools
85
72
Account Conditions
75
90
Deposit & Withdrawal
82
88
Customer Support
78
85
Education & Research
65
92
Overall Score
77
80.2

Detailed Comparison

Overview

Year Founded
2006
2009
Headquarters
Limassol, Cyprus
Limassol, Cyprus
Publicly Listed
Top Regulators
FCA, CySEC, FSCA
CySEC, ASIC, DFSA
Total Instruments
2,200
1,400

Trading Costs

EUR/USD Spread
1.40 pips
0.80 pips
GBP/USD Spread
1.80 pips
1.30 pips
USD/JPY Spread
1.40 pips
1.00 pips
Min. Deposit
$100
$5
Commission/Lot
$7.00
$7.00
Inactivity Fee
$15 after 6 months
$15/month after 90 days

Platforms & Features

MetaTrader 4
MetaTrader 5
cTrader
TradingView
Copy Trading
API Trading
VPS Hosting
Demo Account
Islamic Account

Instruments

Forex Pairs
70
57
CFD Stocks
2,100
1,300
Indices
29
29
Commodities
18
15
Crypto CFDs
30
31

FxPro vs XM Group: Our Analysis

Overall Verdict

With an overall score of 80.2/100 vs 77/100, XM Group slightly edges out FxPro by 3.2 points. Both brokers are closely matched, so your choice should come down to specific features that matter most to you.

Trading Costs

On the EUR/USD pair, FxPro offers an average spread of 1.40 pips with a $7.00 round-turn commission, while XM Group comes in at 0.80 pips with a $7.00 commission. XM Group offers tighter pricing on EUR/USD. Minimum deposit is $100 at FxPro and $5 at XM Group.

Regulation & Safety

FxPro holds 5 regulatory licenses with a highest tier of Tier 1 (FCA, CySEC, FSCA), while XM Group has 5 licenses at Tier 1 (CySEC, ASIC, DFSA). Both brokers are equally regulated.

Platform Comparison

FxPro offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, FxPro Edge, FxPro Trading Platform — uniquely offering cTrader, FxPro Edge, FxPro Trading Platform which XM Group does not have. XM Group supports MT4, MT5, XM App, with exclusive access to XM App. FxPro provides a wider platform selection.

Who Should Choose Which?

FxPro suits traders who want advanced tools, traders who prioritize safety, traders wanting a wide instrument range, while XM Group is better for cost-conscious traders, beginners seeking education. If copy trading matters, XM Group has the edge. Both brokers offer demo accounts, so you can test each before committing real funds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on our testing, XM Group scores higher overall at 80.2/100 compared to FxPro's 77/100. However, "better" depends on your priorities — FxPro may be superior in specific categories like regulation.

XM Group offers tighter spreads with an average EUR/USD spread of 0.80 pips, compared to 1.40 pips at FxPro. Check our detailed comparison table above for GBP/USD and USD/JPY spreads as well.

FxPro scores higher for regulation and trust at 85/100, holding licenses from FCA, CySEC, FSCA. XM Group scores 78/100 with CySEC, ASIC, DFSA.

For beginners, XM Group is the stronger choice with an education and research score of 92/100. It offers structured trading courses, webinars, and a free demo account. FxPro scores 65/100 for education.

Yes, there is no restriction on having accounts with both FxPro and XM Group simultaneously. Many experienced traders maintain accounts with multiple brokers to take advantage of each broker's strengths — for example, using one for its lower spreads on majors and another for its wider instrument range or better platform features.

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Reviewed by

Neil C

Neil C is a financial markets analyst and forex trading specialist with over 10 years of experience evaluating broker platforms, trading conditions, and regulatory frameworks. He has personally tested accounts with dozens of brokers and brings a data-driven methodology to every review.

Last updated: April 2026

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