A worksheet, not a live quote. Spreads and minimums move. Treat anything below as typical, then check the broker’s site.
Pick two names, line up licence, all-in cost, platform, and withdrawals. The cheaper banner is usually missing commission or swap.
How to use this
Same brand, different entity. The register that covers you is the only one that counts.
Spread plus commission plus swaps. Ignore the “from 0.0” banner until you add the rest.
MT4, MT5, cTrader, or web — pick what you will actually click, not the longest feature list.
Deposit is easy. Check withdrawal method, speed, and fees before you fund live.
Any vs any
Head to head
IC MarketsBest forTight-cost accounts
Review notes
PepperstoneBest forPlatform choice on a raw ticket
Review notes
HFMBest forOne login across markets
Review notes
XMBest forFirst funded account, education path
Review notes
easyMarketsBest forNewer traders
Review notes
FBSBest forSmall test deposits
Review notes
OANDABest forEstablished FX desk, own platform
Review notes
AdmiralsBest forEU-style research + MetaTrader
Review notes
ExnessBest forLot flexibility after the licence check
Review notes
FXTMBest forStructured learning
Review notesFull shortlist
| Broker | Score | Typical cost | Min. | Platforms | Regulation | Good if you… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HFM | ★★★★★ 4.6 | From 0.0 pips* | $100 | MT4 / MT5 | Multi-jurisdiction — match the entity | One login across markets | Notes |
| easyMarkets | ★★★★★ 4.5 | Retail tickets | $25 | Web / apps | Retail-focused — confirm your country | Newer traders | Notes |
| IC Markets | ★★★★★ 4.7 | Raw-style pricing | $200 | MT4 / MT5 / cTrader | ASIC / CySEC (entities vary) | Tight-cost accounts | Notes |
| FXTM | ★★★★★ 4.4 | Standard and raw paths | $50 | MT4 / MT5 | Multiple entities | Structured learning | Notes |
| FBS | ★★★★★ 4.3 | Accessible accounts | $5–$100* | MT4 / MT5 | Check the entity you open | Small test deposits | Notes |
| Pepperstone | ★★★★★ 4.7 | Raw-style + commission | $0–$200* | MT4 / MT5 / cTrader | ASIC / FCA / CySEC (entities vary) | Platform choice on a raw ticket | Notes |
| XM | ★★★★★ 4.4 | Standard retail tickets | $5–$50* | MT4 / MT5 | Multi-entity — search your country | First funded account, education path | Notes |
| Exness | ★★★★★ 4.5 | Raw and standard paths | Often low* | MT4 / MT5 | Several entities — verify yours | Lot flexibility after the licence check | Notes |
| OANDA | ★★★★★ 4.6 | Retail + some raw-style | Often no hard minimum* | Own web / MT4 | Multiple national licences — check yours | Established FX desk, own platform | Notes |
| Admirals | ★★★★★ 4.5 | Standard and zero-style paths | Often €100* | MT4 / MT5 | EU / UK entities among others | EU-style research + MetaTrader | Notes |
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