I’m at the point where I need to pick a broker and I keep going back and forth between FBS and some other solid options. Instead of just picking based on gut feeling, I want to actually compare them on the stuff that matters: spreads, platform reliability, withdrawal speed, and the actual cost after rebates.
I don’t want hype. I want someone here who’s actually used both and can tell me straight up which broker gave them better results.
So here’s what I’m asking: If you’ve traded both FBS and another well-known broker, what were the real differences? Which one cost less when you factor in everything including rebates? And did one platform actually perform better when things got volatile?
Help me figure out which one is worth my time.
FBS spreads tighter than IC Markets baseline.
Tickmill executes cleaner but costs more total.
Withdrawals faster on FBS than Roboforex.
Direct comparison: FBS vs Pepperstone on standard accounts over three months.
FBS: 1.2 pip average spread, no commission, clean execution, rebates covered about 0.6 pips.
Pepperstone: 0.7 pip spread, but 3 dollar per lot commission. That adds up to 1.7 pips total cost per trade.
FBS came out 0.5 pips cheaper per trade overall. For a swing trader it doesn’t matter much. For someone doing 20 to 30 trades a month, FBS saves real money.
Platform-wise, both were solid. Execution speed was nearly identical. Withdrawals faster on FBS.
If you’re a high-frequency scalper, Pepperstone’s tighter spreads help despite the commission. For anyone else, FBS is better value.
I tested FBS against XM because that’s where most of my contacts trade.
FBS: Better spreads on major pairs, faster withdrawal times, platform equally stable, comparable rebate integration.
XM: More regulated jurisdictions, slightly slower withdrawals, spreads wider on average, rebate program less clear.
For pure trading cost and speed, FBS wins. For regulated comfort and brand recognition, XM wins.
I chose FBS because the cost difference over a year matters more to me than the peace of mind of another regulatory stamp. But that’s personal preference based on your risk tolerance.
I switched from IC Markets to FBS last year. Here’s the honest breakdown:
IC Markets was executing cleaner on tight spreads, but their minimum commissions were eating into smaller trades.
FBS has slightly wider baseline spreads but no hidden commissions. After rebates, my actual cost per trade was lower on FBS.
One surprise: FBS customer support was faster to respond when I had questions. IC Markets was good but slower.
I’d go with FBS unless you’re specifically doing large volume scalping. For everything else it works better.
Tried both FBS and Tickmill. FBS easier to use.
FBS and AvaTrade seemed about the same to me honestly.
I spent two months deliberately trading FBS and Roboforex side by side with identical strategies to compare them fairly.
FBS pros: Faster withdrawals, slightly tighter spreads on EUR/USD and GBP/USD, cleaner execution on limit orders.
Roboforex pros: Offered commissions that could be cheaper on very tight trading, more leverage options, slightly more responsive support.
The tie-breaker: I tracked my net profit after costs on identical trades. FBS came out about 1.5% higher over two months because of lower commissions and faster rebate integration.
Platform stability was equal. Withdrawal speed favored FBS by a fair margin.
My conclusion: FBS is better for most traders. Roboforex is better if you specifically want extreme leverage or are scalping very tight timeframes. For normal day trading or swing trading, FBS gives better results.
Compared FBS to Tickmill because Tickmill has a reputation for execution quality. Wanted to know if that reputation was real.
FBS: Standard spreads 1.3 pips average, solid execution, rebates helped offset costs, withdrawals clean.
Tickmill: Tighter spreads around 1.0 pip but ECN commissions added up. Total cost was actually higher than FBS.
Where Tickmill won: Execution speed felt slightly faster, though probably placebo on my end. Both platforms handled volatility equally.
FBS won on total cost and withdrawal experience. For value, FBS is the better choice unless you have specific reasons to prefer Tickmill’s setup.