Pocket Option vs Expert Option
Pocket OptionRecommended
4.1/5
The lowest entry point of the three and a polished fixed-time platform with social trading. Licensing is offshore and several regulators have issued warnings.
Best for: Small first deposits and copy trading
Expert Option
3.7/5
A simple, mobile-friendly fixed-time platform with tiered accounts. Its protection rests on a private dispute body rather than a government regulator.
Best for: Beginners who trade mostly on a phone
| Feature | Pocket Option | Expert Option |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 4.1/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Minimum deposit | $5 | $10 |
| Minimum trade | $1 | $1 |
| Max. payout | 92% | 90% |
| Break-even win rate | 52.1% | 52.6% |
| Demo balance | $50,000 | $10,000 |
| Min. withdrawal | $10 | $10 |
| Expiry times | 3 seconds – 4 hours | 5 seconds – 24 hours |
| Assets | Forex, Crypto, Commodities, Stocks, Indices | Forex, Crypto, Commodities, Stocks, Indices |
| Platform | Web, Android, iOS, MT5 (forex) | Web, Android, iOS |
| Deposit methods | Bank cards, E-wallets, Crypto, Local methods | Bank cards, E-wallets, Crypto, Local methods |
| Fees | No deposit fee advertised; conversion costs apply | Dormancy fee after inactivity; no deposit fee advertised |
| Inactivity fee | Not stated in the sources we checked – read the current terms | Dormancy fee in the terms – check amount and trigger |
| Support | Live chat, Email, Help centre | Live chat, Email, Help centre |
| Availability | Available to residents of 164 countries | Available to residents of 163 countries |