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Side-by-side comparison

Four brokers, eight dimensions.

Best-in-row highlighted in gold. All scores published before affiliate terms are negotiated.

A
IC Markets

True ECN execution with Raw Spread accounts

A
Interactive Brokers

Institutional access for the retail trader

A
Pepperstone

Low spreads, strong regulation, beginner-friendly

B
OANDA

Veteran US broker with excellent research

OverallLearner Score
8.6/10
8.4/10
8.2/10
7.9/10
Regulation & Safety
9.0
10.0Best
9.0
10.0
Costs & Spreads
9.0Best
9.0
8.0
7.0
Execution Quality
9.0
10.0Best
8.0
8.0
Platforms
9.0Best
8.0
9.0
7.0
Education
7.0
8.0
8.0
9.0Best
Research
7.0
9.0
8.0
10.0Best
Support
9.0Best
7.0
8.0
8.0
Withdrawals
9.0Best
8.0
9.0
9.0
AttributesMinimum deposit$200$0$0$0
Demo accountAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
Regulators
  • ASIC · Australia
  • CySEC · Cyprus
  • FSA-SC · Seychelles
  • SEC/FINRA · United States
  • FCA · United Kingdom
  • MAS · Singapore
  • FCA · United Kingdom
  • ASIC · Australia
  • CySEC · Cyprus
  • NFA/CFTC · United States
  • FCA · United Kingdom
  • ASIC · Australia
Platforms
  • · MT4
  • · MT5
  • · cTrader
  • · TradingView
  • · TWS
  • · IBKR Mobile
  • · IBKR Web
  • · MT4
  • · MT5
  • · cTrader
  • · TradingView
  • · OANDA Trade
  • · MT4
  • · TradingView

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