Quick verdict
Stockity comes out ahead with a score of 3.5/5, against 3.4/5 for Binarium.
Binarium is best for: Testing with the smallest possible deposit
Avoid Binarium if: You want any external protection for your money
Stockity is best for: Beginners who want a very simple platform and small trades
Avoid Stockity if: You want a verifiable licence or large withdrawals
Scores side by side
Binarium 3.4/5
- Platform & apps3.8
- Costs & minimums4.5
- Payments3.9
- Support3.5
- Regulation & transparency1.6
Stockity 3.5/5
- Platform & apps4.1
- Costs & minimums4.2
- Payments3.9
- Support3.8
- Regulation & transparency2.0
First look: the two websites
About Binarium and Stockity
Binarium (2012). Binarium has offered fixed-time trading since 2012, historically focused on Russian-speaking markets. It targets small accounts with very low minimums.
Stockity (2022). Stockity launched in 2022 and offers classic higher/lower fixed-time trades, including very short ones. It is marketed mostly in Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia, and its platform looks and works much like other simple fixed-time brokers.
Regulation and safetyWinner: Stockity
Neither Binarium nor Stockity is authorised by a top-tier regulator such as the FCA, CySEC or ASIC. Both operate through offshore companies, so there is no compensation scheme and no regulator in your country to complain to.
Official warnings and alert-list entries in our sources: Binarium 1, Stockity 0.
| Feature | Binarium | Stockity |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | No. Binarium Ltd in St Vincent and the Grenadines holds no financial licence and is not a member of any dispute body. | The website says Stockity is 'licensed and regulated' and shows registration number 700726, but it does not name a regulator. |
| Regulator warnings on record | Bank of Russia | – |
| Dispute body | No external dispute body | No external dispute body |
On transparency and safety we score Stockity higher (2.0 vs 1.6).
Minimum deposit and feesWinner: Binarium
Binarium is cheaper to start with: the minimum deposit is $5, against $10 at Stockity. The smallest trade is $1 at Binarium and $1 at Stockity.
| Feature | Binarium | Stockity |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $5 | $10 |
| Minimum trade | $1 | $1 |
| Fees | No deposit or withdrawal fee advertised | No fees advertised; up to 10% reported if a deposit is withdrawn untraded |
| Withdrawal fees | No platform fee advertised | None advertised; up to 10% reported if a deposit is withdrawn without trading |
| Inactivity fee | Check the current terms | Not stated in the sources we reviewed |
| Bonus | Deposit bonuses with turnover conditions | Deposit bonuses with turnover conditions |
Payouts and the win rate you needWinner: Binarium
Binarium advertises the higher maximum payout (92% vs 90%). That lowers the win rate you need to break even from 52.6% to 52.1%.
| Feature | Binarium | Stockity |
|---|---|---|
| Max. payout | 92% | 90% |
| Break-even win rate | 52.1% | 52.6% |
| Note | Sources report maximum payouts of 90–92% | Base payout about 85%, up to 90% on higher levels |
Advertised maximums apply to selected assets at the best times. Check the payout shown on the trade ticket before you open a trade; it is often lower.
Platform and mobile appWinner: Stockity
Binarium. A web terminal with turbo options (1–5 minutes) and longer options in 15-minute steps up to months.
Stockity. A clean web platform with a single chart, the investment field and up/down buttons, aimed at beginners. Tools and indicators are basic.
| Feature | Binarium | Stockity |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Web, Android | Web, Android, iOS |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone | No | Yes |
| Extras | Account tiers, Lowest minimum | Account tiers, Simple interface |
Assets and expiry times
| Feature | Binarium | Stockity |
|---|---|---|
| Number of assets | – | 48–75 (by account level) |
| Markets | Forex, Crypto, Commodities, Indices | Forex, Stocks, Commodities, Crypto |
| Expiry times | 60 seconds – 3 months | 5 seconds to 60 minutes |
Deposits and withdrawalsDraw
Binarium. Minimum withdrawal USD 5. Verification may be requested before payouts.
Stockity. Minimum withdrawal USD 10 after verification. Reported limits are USD 3,000 a day, USD 10,000 a week and USD 40,000 a month.
| Feature | Binarium | Stockity |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit methods | Bank cards, E-wallets, Crypto | Bank cards, E-wallets, Crypto |
| Withdrawal methods | Bank cards, E-wallets, Crypto | Bank cards, E-wallets, Crypto |
| Minimum withdrawal | $5 | $10 |
| Withdrawal time | Varies by method and account level | Depends on the method and account level |
Demo accountDraw
Both brokers offer a free demo account, so you can compare the two platforms with virtual money before you deposit.
| Feature | Binarium | Stockity |
|---|---|---|
| Demo balance | Yes | $10,000 |
| Try without registering | – | – |
Customer supportWinner: Stockity
| Feature | Binarium | Stockity |
|---|---|---|
| Support channels | Live chat, Email | Email, Help centre |
| Support | 3.5/5 | 3.8/5 |
Where you can use themDraw
Binarium accepts clients in 38 of the countries we cover, Stockity in 38.
Pros and cons
Binarium
- +USD 5 minimum deposit and withdrawal
- +Expiries from 60 seconds up to 3 months
- +Copy-trading service
- +Simple platform for small accounts
- −No regulator and no dispute-resolution membership
- −Third-party reports of warnings from European regulators
- −Narrower payment choice than larger brokers
- −Limited support channels
Stockity
- +USD 10 minimum deposit and trades from USD 1
- +Free USD 10,000 demo account
- +Simple platform that is easy to learn
- +Apps for Android and iOS
- −No regulator named; the licence it claims could not be verified
- −Better payouts and more assets locked behind larger deposits
- −Daily, weekly and monthly withdrawal limits
- −Reported 10% charge on withdrawals made without trading
Verdict: Binarium or Stockity?
Stockity wins 3 of 7 categories in this comparison. Stockity comes out ahead with a score of 3.5/5, against 3.4/5 for Binarium.
Our pick: Stockity
Stockity is best for: Beginners who want a very simple platform and small trades
Whichever you choose, start with the demo, keep your first deposit small and test a withdrawal before you add more. Binary options are high-risk and most retail traders lose money.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Binarium or Stockity?
On our score Stockity is ahead (3.5/5 vs 3.4/5). Stockity is best for: Beginners who want a very simple platform and small trades. Binarium is best for: Testing with the smallest possible deposit.
Which has the lower minimum deposit, Binarium or Stockity?
Binarium is cheaper to start with: the minimum deposit is $5, against $10 at Stockity.
Which pays more, Binarium or Stockity?
Binarium advertises the higher maximum payout (92% vs 90%). That lowers the win rate you need to break even from 52.6% to 52.1%.
Are Binarium and Stockity regulated?
Neither holds a licence from a top-tier regulator such as the FCA, CySEC or ASIC. Both operate through offshore companies, so your money has limited protection.