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Freetrade vs GO Markets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

Freetrade

Freetrade

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GO Markets

GO Markets

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Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

STP broker

Both STP and Market maker broker

Years of Existence / Established Year

2016

2006

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

1.5 M

No information


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FCA

CySEC, FSC, ASIC

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Best Online trading platform 2024

Most Trusted Global Forex Broker, Asia 2024, Best Global Forex Broker, Asia 2024

Security Measures

Yes

FSCS

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

No


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

6200+ U.S Treasury Bills, Investment trust

1000+ products including Share CFDs, Index CFDs, Treasury CFDs

Currency Pairs

No

Yes

Commodities

No

Yes

Indices

No

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

No

Yes

CFDs

No

Yes

ETFs

Yes

Yes

Stocks

Yes

Yes

Options

No

No

Futures

No

No

Bonds

No

No

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

Yes

No

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

No

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

Yes

No

Equities

No

No


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

No

Yes

MT5

No

Yes

cTrader

No

Yes

Social Trading

Yes

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Freetrade web and mobile trading platform

No

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)

General investment account, Stocks and shares ISA, Personal pension account

Go Plus account and standard account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

No

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

No

Yes

Minimum Deposit

$0

$0

Leverage Available

100:1

20:1 to 500:1

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

depends on asset class

Depends on assets type

Commission (per account type)

$0

Plus account- $2.50 per side on FX standard lot, Standard account -$0

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Beginners to experienced traders

Beginner to experienced traders


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Bank transfer, debit card, Apple pay, google pay

Master card, Visa, Skrill, Neteller, Bank Transfer

Withdrawal Methods

Linked bank account

Master card, Visa, Skrill, Neteller, Bank Transfer

Other E-Wallets Supported

Apple pay , google pay

Skrill, Neteller


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

No

Yes

Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)

Learn (Trading Education), Freetrade Blog (Market Insights), Webinars, Investing Guides, Video Tutorials, Community Forum

Trading Education Online Courses, Market Analysis and Insights, Webinars, Trading Guides and eBooks, Video Tutorials, GoMarkets Blog Market News and Analysis, Technical Analysis Reports


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

FX fee of 0.59%

Spread starts from 0.0 pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Typical

Per Lot Fees

NA

Cryptocurrencies: $10 per lot, Spot Brent and Spot WTI: $15 per lot, FX and metals: $40 per lot, BTC: $50 per lot

Options Contract Fees

NA

NA

Futures Contract Fees

NA

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

100:1

500:1


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

$0

$25

Advisory Fees

NA

NA

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

NA

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

NA

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

£10.97

$0

Deposit Fee

£5

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

Exchange rate + 0.99%

Euro:€2.00 per side, Great British Pound: €2.00 per side, New Zealand Dollar: NZ$3.50 per side, United States Dollar: US$2.50 per side

Withdrawal Fee

£5

$0


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

No


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM GMT Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET (2:30 PM - 9:00 PM GMT) European Market Hours- Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM CET (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM GMT)

Monday 00:00 to Friday 24:00 (Platform time)


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Customer Support

Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)

24/5

24/7

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Help hub, community forum, E-mail, Social media

Call: +230 5869 0074, E-mail: [email protected], Go markets Quick support

Support Languages

1

18+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

Level 2, The Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, London, England, E1 6QL

Level 7 Office 12, ICONEBENE, Lot B441, Rue de L'Institut, Ebene

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


At TradingCritique, we don't just list brokers. We test, compare, and simplify your decision-making. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our data-driven comparisons are built to match your trading style and region. Learn how we Evaluate a broker.
While Freetrade maintains low trading fees with no minimum deposit, GO Markets includes some charges for premium features and certain asset trades, making Freetrade the better option for budget-focused traders.
Freetrade gets you trading faster thanks to its minimal entry barriers. In comparison, GO Markets account setup is slower but includes extra layers of financial screening and suitability assessments.
Freetrade excels in real-time trade execution with minimal latency, whereas GO Markets complements its execution with strong analytical modules and educational support within the platform.
Freetrade supports complex strategies and asset diversity, while GO Markets offers clarity and low-cost access for long-term holders.