Every matchup, with its scoreline
28 head-to-heads across 30 brokers. Every matchup is scored on the same five rounds — cost, trust, access, platforms and operating record — and every round is decided by one figure you can check against a public register. 27 of 28 produce a clear leader; the rest come down to what you personally weight.
Split view
Open a head-to-head
The number on the seam is the round scoreline. Green figures inside each side are the ones that win their attribute outright.
Pepperstone
IC Markets
- 0.60pip EUR/USD0.62
- $0to open$200
- 3Tier-1 licences1
Pepperstone takes 4 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →XM
Exness
- 0.80pip EUR/USD0.70
- $5to open$10
- 1Tier-1 licences1
Exness takes 3 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →OANDA
FOREX.com
- 1.00pip EUR/USD1.00
- $0to open$100
- 5Tier-1 licences4
OANDA takes 3 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →FxPro
Pepperstone
- 0.90pip EUR/USD0.60
- $100to open$0
- 1Tier-1 licences3
Pepperstone takes 3 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →eToro
Plus500
- 1.00pip EUR/USD0.60
- $50to open$100
- 2Tier-1 licences2
eToro takes 2 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →IC Markets
XM
- 0.62pip EUR/USD0.80
- $200to open$5
- 1Tier-1 licences1
IC Markets takes 3 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →ActivTrades
CMC Markets
- 0.50pip EUR/USD0.50
- $0to open$0
- 1Tier-1 licences3
CMC Markets takes 2 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →Admirals (Admiral Markets)
City Index
- 0.50pip EUR/USD0.50
- $100to open$100
- 1Tier-1 licences2
City Index takes 2 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →ATFX
Saxo Bank
- 0.80pip EUR/USD0.90
- $100to open$0
- 3Tier-1 licences6
Saxo Bank takes 4 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →Axi
FBS
- 0.70pip EUR/USD0.70
- $0to open$5
- 2Tier-1 licences0
Axi takes 4 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →Capital.com
Axi
- 0.60pip EUR/USD0.70
- $20to open$0
- 2Tier-1 licences2
Axi takes 2 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →City Index
IG Group
- 0.50pip EUR/USD0.60
- $100to open$0
- 2Tier-1 licences7
IG Group takes 3 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →CMC Markets
XTB
- 0.50pip EUR/USD0.50
- $0to open$0
- 3Tier-1 licences1
CMC Markets takes 3 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →Eightcap
Tickmill
- 0.10pip EUR/USD0.10
- $100to open$100
- 2Tier-1 licences1
Eightcap takes 2 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →FBS
ATFX
- 0.70pip EUR/USD0.80
- $5to open$100
- 0Tier-1 licences3
FBS takes 3 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →IG Group
Capital.com
- 0.60pip EUR/USD0.60
- $0to open$20
- 7Tier-1 licences2
IG Group takes 4 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →IUX (IUX Markets)
Decode Global
- 0.90pip EUR/USD0.90
- $200to open$100
- 1Tier-1 licences1
Decode Global takes 3 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →IUX (IUX Markets)
FBS
- 0.90pip EUR/USD0.70
- $200to open$5
- 1Tier-1 licences0
FBS takes 3 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →IUX (IUX Markets)
Land Prime
- 0.90pip EUR/USD0.90
- $200to open$10
- 1Tier-1 licences0
Split 2–2 — decided by your priority
Open matchup →IUX (IUX Markets)
TMGM
- 0.90pip EUR/USD1.00
- $200to open$100
- 1Tier-1 licences1
TMGM takes 2 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →Tickmill
ActivTrades
- 0.10pip EUR/USD0.50
- $100to open$0
- 1Tier-1 licences1
ActivTrades takes 3 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →XTB
Admirals (Admiral Markets)
- 0.50pip EUR/USD0.50
- $0to open$100
- 1Tier-1 licences1
Admirals (Admiral Markets) takes 2 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →BlackBull Markets
Land Prime
- 0.80pip EUR/USD0.90
- $0to open$10
- 0Tier-1 licences0
BlackBull Markets takes 3 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →Decode Global
XS.com
- 0.90pip EUR/USD1.10
- $100to open$0
- 1Tier-1 licences1
Decode Global takes 3 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →FXCM
Swissquote
- 1.30pip EUR/USD1.70
- $50to open$1000
- 2Tier-1 licences2
FXCM takes 3 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →Land Prime
Decode Global
- 0.90pip EUR/USD0.90
- $10to open$100
- 0Tier-1 licences1
Decode Global takes 3 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →Saxo Bank
IUX (IUX Markets)
- 0.90pip EUR/USD0.90
- $0to open$200
- 6Tier-1 licences1
Saxo Bank takes 4 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →TMGM
FXCM
- 1.00pip EUR/USD1.30
- $100to open$50
- 1Tier-1 licences2
FXCM takes 4 of 5 rounds
Open matchup →Index
Every matchup as a table
Rounds won, spread gap and deposit gap for each pairing, sorted the way they were published.
| Matchup | Score | Leader | Spread gap | Deposit gap | Tier-1 gap | Angle | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperstone vs IC Markets | 4–1 | Pepperstone | 0.02 pips | $200 | 2 | Australia's two raw-spread specialists, fact by fact | Open → |
| XM vs Exness | 1–3 (1 drawn) | Exness | 0.10 pips | $5 | 0 | Two low-deposit giants weighed on cost and cover | Open → |
| OANDA vs FOREX.com | 3–0 (2 drawn) | OANDA | 0.00 pips | $100 | 1 | Two of the most heavily regulated names, compared | Open → |
| FxPro vs Pepperstone | 1–3 (1 drawn) | Pepperstone | 0.30 pips | $100 | 2 | London platform depth against Melbourne's tighter quote | Open → |
| eToro vs Plus500 | 2–1 (2 drawn) | eToro | 0.40 pips | $50 | 0 | Social investing against streamlined CFD trading | Open → |
| IC Markets vs XM | 3–1 (1 drawn) | IC Markets | 0.18 pips | $195 | 0 | Raw-spread precision against a $5 entry point | Open → |
| ActivTrades vs CMC Markets | 1–2 (2 drawn) | CMC Markets | 0.00 pips | $0 | 2 | ActivTrades vs CMC Markets: London-based brokers with identical spreads. | Open → |
| Admirals (Admiral Markets) vs City Index | 0–2 (3 drawn) | City Index | 0.00 pips | $0 | 1 | Admirals vs City Index: Tier-1 licences and platform choice. | Open → |
| ATFX vs Saxo Bank | 1–4 | Saxo Bank | 0.10 pips | $100 | 3 | Saxo Bank's regulatory breadth meets ATFX's spread advantage. | Open → |
| Axi vs FBS | 4–0 (1 drawn) | Axi | 0.00 pips | $5 | 2 | Axi vs. FBS: Regulatory strength meets high leverage choice. | Open → |
| Capital.com vs Axi | 1–2 (2 drawn) | Axi | 0.10 pips | $20 | 0 | Capital.com vs Axi: Regulatory Strength and Cost Efficiency. | Open → |
| City Index vs IG Group | 1–3 (1 drawn) | IG Group | 0.10 pips | $100 | 5 | UK veterans face off: spreads versus global regulatory reach. | Open → |
| CMC Markets vs XTB | 3–0 (2 drawn) | CMC Markets | 0.00 pips | $0 | 2 | CMC Markets vs XTB: A head-to-head on regulation and platforms. | Open → |
| Eightcap vs Tickmill | 2–1 (2 drawn) | Eightcap | 0.00 pips | $0 | 1 | Eightcap edges Tickmill on top-tier regulation, similar costs. | Open → |
| FBS vs ATFX | 3–1 (1 drawn) | FBS | 0.10 pips | $95 | 3 | FBS vs ATFX: Regulation, Spreads, and Deposits Compared | Open → |
| IG Group vs Capital.com | 4–0 (1 drawn) | IG Group | 0.00 pips | $20 | 5 | IG vs Capital.com: Spread parity, regulatory divergence. | Open → |
| IUX (IUX Markets) vs Decode Global | 0–3 (2 drawn) | Decode Global | 0.00 pips | $100 | 0 | ASIC-regulated brokers: IUX offers higher leverage, Decode lower minimum. | Open → |
| IUX (IUX Markets) vs FBS | 1–3 (1 drawn) | FBS | 0.20 pips | $195 | 1 | IUX versus FBS: Offshore Leverage, Regulatory Strength, and Trading Costs | Open → |
| IUX (IUX Markets) vs Land Prime | 2–2 (1 drawn) | Drawn | 0.00 pips | $190 | 1 | IUX versus Land Prime: Tiered regulation meets accessibility. | Open → |
| IUX (IUX Markets) vs TMGM | 1–2 (2 drawn) | TMGM | 0.10 pips | $100 | 0 | IUX vs. TMGM: Regulatory Strength and Trading Conditions. | Open → |
| Tickmill vs ActivTrades | 1–3 (1 drawn) | ActivTrades | 0.40 pips | $100 | 0 | Tickmill vs ActivTrades: Spread, Deposit, and Regulatory Depth Compared. | Open → |
| XTB vs Admirals (Admiral Markets) | 1–2 (2 drawn) | Admirals (Admiral Markets) | 0.00 pips | $100 | 0 | XTB vs Admirals: Similar spreads, differing deposit requirements. | Open → |
| BlackBull Markets vs Land Prime | 3–1 (1 drawn) | BlackBull Markets | 0.10 pips | $10 | 0 | BlackBull vs. Land Prime: Regulation and Spreads Differentiate. | Open → |
| Decode Global vs XS.com | 3–1 (1 drawn) | Decode Global | 0.20 pips | $100 | 0 | Decode Global faces XS.com: Regulation versus tighter spreads. | Open → |
| FXCM vs Swissquote | 3–1 (1 drawn) | FXCM | 0.40 pips | $950 | 0 | FXCM versus Swissquote: Accessibility and Cost Against Pedigree. | Open → |
| Land Prime vs Decode Global | 1–3 (1 drawn) | Decode Global | 0.00 pips | $90 | 1 | Land Prime and Decode Global: Regulation and Entry Points Compared | Open → |
| Saxo Bank vs IUX (IUX Markets) | 4–0 (1 drawn) | Saxo Bank | 0.00 pips | $200 | 5 | Saxo Bank vs IUX: Established regulation meets offshore leverage. | Open → |
| TMGM vs FXCM | 1–4 | FXCM | 0.30 pips | $50 | 1 | FXCM's stronger regulation edges out TMGM's lower spreads. | Open → |
Coverage
Who appears where
Brokers that turn up in more than one matchup tend to be the ones readers cross-shop most.
IUX (IUX Markets)
Ebene Cybercity, Mauritius · est. 2016 · 0.90 pip EUR/USD · $200 minimum · MT5, IUX web platform, IUX mobile app
FBS
Belize City, Belize · est. 2009 · 0.70 pip EUR/USD · $5 minimum · MT4, MT5, FBS Trader app
Decode Global
Port Vila, Vanuatu · est. 2004 · 0.90 pip EUR/USD · $100 minimum · MT4, MT5, DecodeFX App, DecodeFX Web
Land Prime
Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines · est. 2013 · 0.90 pip EUR/USD · $10 minimum · MT4, MT5
Tickmill
London, United Kingdom · est. 2014 · 0.10 pip EUR/USD · $100 minimum · MT4, MT5, TradingView, Tickmill Trader
ActivTrades
London, UK · est. 2001 · 0.50 pip EUR/USD · no minimum · ActivTrader (proprietary), MT4, MT5, TradingView, Mobile apps
CMC Markets
London, UK · est. 1989 · 0.50 pip EUR/USD · no minimum · Next Generation (proprietary web), MT4, TradingView (selected regions), Mobile apps
Admirals (Admiral Markets)
Tallinn, Estonia · est. 2001 · 0.50 pip EUR/USD · $100 minimum · MT4, MT5, MetaTrader WebTrader, Admirals proprietary platform, Mobile app
City Index
London, UK · est. 1983 · 0.50 pip EUR/USD · $100 minimum · City Index Web Trader, MT4, TradingView, AT Pro, Mobile apps
XTB
Warsaw, Poland · est. 2002 · 0.50 pip EUR/USD · no minimum · xStation 5 (proprietary web/desktop), xStation Mobile
Pepperstone
Melbourne, Australia · est. 2010 · 0.60 pip EUR/USD · no minimum · MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Capital.com
London, UK · est. 2016 · 0.60 pip EUR/USD · $20 minimum · Capital.com proprietary web platform, MT4 (selected entities), TradingView, Mobile apps
IG Group
London, UK · est. 1974 · 0.60 pip EUR/USD · no minimum · Proprietary web platform, MT4, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer, Mobile apps
IC Markets
Sydney, Australia · est. 2007 · 0.62 pip EUR/USD · $200 minimum · MT4, MT5, cTrader
Axi
Sydney, Australia · est. 2007 · 0.70 pip EUR/USD · no minimum · MT4, MT5, Axi app, TradingView
XM
Limassol, Cyprus · est. 2009 · 0.80 pip EUR/USD · $5 minimum · MT4, MT5
ATFX
London, United Kingdom · est. 2017 · 0.80 pip EUR/USD · $100 minimum · MT4, MT5, ATFX app
Saxo Bank
Hellerup (Copenhagen), Denmark · est. 1992 · 0.90 pip EUR/USD · no minimum · SaxoTraderGO, SaxoTraderPRO, SaxoInvestor, Mobile apps
TMGM
Sydney, Australia · est. 2013 · 1.00 pip EUR/USD · $100 minimum · MT4, MT5, IRESS
FXCM
London, UK · est. 1999 · 1.30 pip EUR/USD · $50 minimum · Trading Station, MT4, TradingView, Capitalise.ai, Mobile apps
Eightcap
Melbourne, Australia · est. 2009 · 0.10 pip EUR/USD · $100 minimum · MT4, MT5, TradingView
Plus500
Haifa, Israel · est. 2008 · 0.60 pip EUR/USD · $100 minimum · Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 App
Exness
Limassol, Cyprus · est. 2008 · 0.70 pip EUR/USD · $10 minimum · MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal
BlackBull Markets
Auckland, New Zealand · est. 2014 · 0.80 pip EUR/USD · no minimum · MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, BlackBull CopyTrader
FxPro
London, UK · est. 2006 · 0.90 pip EUR/USD · $100 minimum · MT4, MT5, cTrader, FxPro Edge
OANDA
New York, USA · est. 1996 · 1.00 pip EUR/USD · no minimum · MT4, MT5, OANDA Trade, TradingView
FOREX.com
New Jersey, USA (StoneX) · est. 2001 · 1.00 pip EUR/USD · $100 minimum · MT4, MT5, TradingView, Web Trader
eToro
Tel Aviv, Israel · est. 2007 · 1.00 pip EUR/USD · $50 minimum · eToro Platform, eToro App
XS.com
Eden Island, Seychelles · est. 2010 · 1.10 pip EUR/USD · no minimum · MT4, MT5, XS mobile app
Swissquote
Gland, Switzerland · est. 1996 · 1.70 pip EUR/USD · $1000 minimum · MT4, MT5, CFXD/Advanced Trader, Swissquote web and mobile
Not yet paired in a published matchup: AvaTrade. All of them appear in the full comparison matrix and in the fee calculator.