Forex brokers side by side
| Broker |  Capital.com |  XTB |  ActivTrades |  Plus500 |  AvaTrade |  Finansero |  Tradit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.8/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Currency pairs | 121 pairs | 69 pairs | 48 pairs | 69 pairs | 50 pairs | 48 pairs | 45 pairs |
| All seven major pairs | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| All-in EUR/USD cost | not available | 1.2 pips | not available | not available | 0.9 pips | 4 pips | not available |
| Account pricing | Spread only | Spread only | not available | Spread only | Spread only | Spread only | Spread only |
| Maximum retail leverage | not available | 1:30 | not available | not available | not available | 1:30 | 1:30 |
| Negative balance protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum deposit | $20 | $0 | $0 | $100 | $100 | $200 | $200 |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, WebTrader, Web platform, Proprietary platform | Web-based platforms, xStation 5, Web platform, Proprietary platform | ActivTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, Web platform, Proprietary platform | Mobile apps, WebTrader, Web platform, Proprietary platform | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Web platform, Proprietary platform | Mobile apps, Proprietary platforms, WebTrader, Web platform, Proprietary platform | Mobile apps, Proprietary platforms, Web-based platforms, WebTrader, Web platform, Proprietary platform |
| Demo account | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | not available |
| Regulation | CySEC in Cyprus, FCA in the UK, ASIC in Australia | FCA in the UK, CySEC in Cyprus | FCA in the UK | FCA in the UK, MAS in Singapore | ASIC in Australia, FSA in Japan | CySEC in Cyprus | not available |
| Open an account | Visit Capital.com65% of retail CFD accounts lose money. | Visit XTB77% of retail CFD accounts lose money. | Visit ActivTrades82% of retail CFD accounts lose money. | Visit Plus50081% of retail CFD accounts lose money. | Visit AvaTrade70% of retail CFD accounts lose money. | Visit Finansero86% of retail CFD accounts lose money. | Visit Tradit83% of retail CFD accounts lose money. |
How to read this comparison
Currency pairs. The number of forex pairs on the broker's published instrument list.
All seven major pairs. Whether EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CHF, AUD/USD, USD/CAD and NZD/USD can all be traded.
All-in EUR/USD cost. The typical EUR/USD spread plus the round-turn commission on the same account, in pips. A lower number costs less.
Account pricing. A spread-only account builds the cost into the spread. A raw-spread account quotes a tighter spread and adds a commission per lot.
Maximum retail leverage. The highest leverage the broker states for retail accounts.
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Frequently asked questions
How is this different from the best forex brokers list?
The ranked list orders brokers by overall rating. This page puts the same brokers side by side on forex details, so you can weigh pair coverage, pricing and leverage yourself.
Which brokers are included?
Brokers that offer retail forex on all seven major pairs and at least 20 pairs in total, and that pass the BrokerCheck eligibility check.
Does a lower spread always mean a lower cost?
No. A raw-spread account quotes a smaller spread and adds a commission, so compare the spread plus the commission on the same account.
Why does a cell show a dash?
A dash means the broker does not publish that figure in a form that can be compared with the others.