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FP Markets vs HeroFX (2026): Which Broker Is Better?

Compare fees, spreads, minimum deposits, platforms and regulatory information side by side. Conditions vary by country and legal entity.

Data last verified 2026-10-29Sources and verificationHow we compare brokers

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FP Markets
Editorial score
★ 4.8 / 5
Min Deposit
$100
Spreads From
0.0 pips
Max Leverage
Up to 1:500
Regulation
ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, CMA Kenya, FSA Seychelles
Platforms
MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Islamic Accounts
Yes, Swap-Free
Established Year
2005
Data last verified
2026-10-29
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HeroFX
Editorial score
Assessment in progress
Min Deposit
$5 crypto / $30 card
Spreads From
From -0.4 pips (variable)
Max Leverage
Up to 1:500 on forex
Regulation
None (company registration only)
Platforms
TradeLocker, MT5
Islamic Accounts
Yes, Swap-Free
Established Year
2021
Data last verified
2026-10-29
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FP Markets vs HeroFX: key differences

Calculated from the recorded data for each broker. The account type and legal entity you are onboarded by can change these figures.

  • Lower minimum deposit

    Advantage: HeroFX

    FP Markets
    $100
    HeroFX
    $5 crypto / $30 card

  • Higher maximum leverage

    Level across the compared brokers.

    FP Markets
    Up to 1:500
    HeroFX
    Up to 1:500 on forex

  • Platforms only one broker offers

    Platforms available at only one of the compared brokers.

    FP Markets
    MT4, cTrader, TradingView
    HeroFX
    TradeLocker

  • Licences only one broker holds

    Regulators that appear for only one of the compared brands.

    FP Markets
    ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, CMA Kenya, FSA Seychelles
    HeroFX
    None (company registration only)

  • More account base currencies

    Advantage: FP Markets

    FP Markets
    10
    HeroFX
    1

  • Inactivity fee

    No inactivity fee recorded at FP Markets.

    FP Markets
    None (FP Markets does not charge inactivity fees)
    HeroFX
    Broker states none on Raw Spread account

  • Longer track record

    Advantage: FP Markets

    FP Markets
    2005
    HeroFX
    2021

FP Markets vs HeroFX: fees and spreads

FP Markets trading costs

Published spreads start from 0.0 pips. The minimum deposit recorded is $100. Raw and standard accounts can use different spread and commission models, so compare the account-level schedule before funding.

HeroFX trading costs

Published spreads start from From -0.4 pips (variable). The minimum deposit recorded is $5 crypto / $30 card. Raw and standard accounts can use different spread and commission models, so compare the account-level schedule before funding.

Regulation and country availability

A broker brand can serve customers through multiple legal entities. Licenses, leverage limits and compensation arrangements may therefore differ between two customers using the same brand.

FP Markets

Licenses recorded: ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, CMA Kenya, FSA Seychelles.

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HeroFX

Licenses recorded: None (company registration only).

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Who should choose each broker?

Choose FP Markets if…

  • ✓ Spreads from 0.0 pips
  • ✓ ASIC & CySEC regulated
  • ✓ Multiple platforms including cTrader

Consider first: Higher minimum deposit for premium accounts; No inactivity fees.

Choose HeroFX if…

  • ✓ TradeLocker and MT5 with demo access
  • ✓ Low crypto funding minimum
  • ✓ Published account-level pricing and leverage by asset class

Consider first: No financial-services regulator or CFTC/NFA authorization identified; US client eligibility was not clearly disclosed on the public pages reviewed.

Sources and verification

Figures on this page come from the Brokeradar dataset and should be verified against the official broker pages and regulator registers below before you fund an account. Entity, leverage and fee schedules change and vary by country.

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