This comparison pits two European brokers with different platform strategies and cost structures. The tension centers on regulation trust, platform choice, and instrument breadth.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose if…
Choose ActivTrades if you want a proprietary ActivTrader platform with volatility protection and a wide instrument universe.
Choose if…
Choose Errante if you prefer a low $50 minimum deposit and access to raw spreads on Pro ECN.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
| Editorial score | 4.3/ 5 | 3.8/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.5 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
Pros
FCA regulated with supplemental insurance up to GBP 1,000,000 per client
ActivTrader's volatility protection feature is a genuine risk management differentiator
No minimum deposit
Strong southern European presence, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese support
Client funds held in segregated accounts
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | ActivTrades | Errante |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS) | Pass | Pass |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Fail | Pass |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Pass | Pass |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| MT4/MT5 available | Pass | Pass |
| Proprietary platform | Pass | Fail |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Fail |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Pass |
ActivTrades rates 4.3/5 versus 3.8/5 for Errante. ActivTrades edges ahead on our composite score, though both brokers meet a reasonable standard for most traders.
Errante starts from 0 pips, tighter than ActivTrades's 0.5 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
ActivTrades has no minimum deposit, while Errante requires at least $50. This makes ActivTrades more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both ActivTrades and Errante hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
For beginners, two factors stand out: ActivTrades has no minimum deposit, removing the capital barrier entirely, and both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
ActivTrades lists maximum leverage of 400:1, while Errante lists up to 30:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
Errante charges $3 per lot on commission-based accounts. Commission details for ActivTrades are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing.
ActivTrades supports ActivTrader, MetaTrader 4, while Errante supports MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5. Both provide MetaTrader 4. ActivTrades has exclusive access to ActivTrader. Errante has exclusive access to MetaTrader 5.
Errante offers tighter spreads from 0.00 pips vs 0.50 pips for ActivTrades, reducing trading costs.
ActivTrades wins, because FCA regulation and higher investor compensation than Errante.
ActivTrades wins for active traders thanks to advanced charting and broad instrument coverage.
Errante is better suited for scalpers: raw/ECN spreads available, tighter spreads from 0.00 pips.
ActivTrades wins for platform choice due to proprietary ActivTrader platform.
ActivTrades wins for instrument variety with 1000 instruments vs 200.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.2 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.3 / 5▲ | 3.7 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.3 / 5▲ | 3.9 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2001 | 2017 |
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| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | Limassol, Cyprus |
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| Min Deposit | No minimum▼ lower | $50 |
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| Spreads From | 0.5 pips | 0 pips▼ lower |
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| Commission / lot | N/A | $3/lot |
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| N/A | 0.3 pips |
| Max Leverage | 400:1▲ higher | 30:1 |
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| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardPayPal | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit card | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | FCA CMVM SCB | CySEC FSA Seychelles |
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| Platforms | ActivTrader MetaTrader 4 | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 |
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| Active bonuses |
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Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Proprietary trading platform available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Pros
CySEC (440/23) regulation with ICF compensation up to EUR 20,000
$50 minimum deposit on standard account
Pro ECN account: 0.0 pip raw spreads at $3/lot commission
MT4 and MT5 available
Regulated by top-tier authorities (FCA, ASIC, CySEC)
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Cons
Product range narrower than IG or Saxo
No cTrader or raw ECN account option
Less known outside Europe compared to global competitors
Cons
Small broker with limited balance sheet transparency
No cTrader, no TradingView integration
Research and educational content minimal
Non-EU clients on FSA Seychelles lighter framework
No proprietary platform
Limited charting capabilities
ActivTrades edges Errante on the editorial score (4.3 vs 3.8). It also offers a proprietary ActivTrader platform and broader instrument coverage (1000 vs 200).
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Score 3.8 / 5
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