Two regulated brokers compete on price, platforms, and product range. The showdown pits Admirals' low spreads and broader regulation against NAGA's social trading and MT5 compatibility.
Admirals edges NAGA on the editorial score. It benefits from broader regulation including FCA, ASIC, CySEC and KNF, a larger instrument universe, and raw spreads from 0.5 pips with a $6/lot commission.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
Admirals offers tighter spreads from 0.50 pips vs 0.70 pips for NAGA, reducing trading costs.
| Editorial score | 4.3/ 5 | 4.0/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.3 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
Pros
Extensive range of accounts including Zero, Trade, and Invest
Strong FCA and CySEC regulation covering EU and UK traders
High-quality educational content including live webinars
Zero account offers spreads from 0.5 pips with $6 round-turn commission
Client funds held in segregated accounts
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Admirals | NAGA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Pass | Fail |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Fail | Fail |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| MT4/MT5 available | Pass | Pass |
| Proprietary platform | Fail | Pass |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Fail |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Pass |
The scores are close: Admirals rates 4.3/5 and NAGA rates 4/5. Admirals has a marginal edge in our scoring, but the difference is small enough that your specific priorities — fees, platforms, or regulatory jurisdiction — should guide the final choice.
Admirals starts from 0.5 pips, tighter than NAGA's 0.7 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
NAGA has $50, while Admirals requires at least $100. This makes NAGA more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both Admirals and NAGA 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: NAGA requires a lower minimum deposit ($50), lowering the barrier to entry, and both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
Admirals lists maximum leverage of 500:1, while NAGA lists up to 400:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
Admirals charges $6 per lot on commission-based accounts. Commission details for NAGA are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing.
Admirals supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while NAGA supports MetaTrader 5, NAGA Trader. Both provide MetaTrader 5. Admirals has exclusive access to MetaTrader 4. NAGA has exclusive access to NAGA Trader.
Admirals is favored for safety and regulation due to FCA, ASIC, CySEC and KNF coverage.
Admirals is best for active traders because it offers about 8000 instruments and cheaper spreads.
Admirals is better suited for scalpers: raw/ECN spreads available, tighter spreads from 0.50 pips.
NAGA is best for platform choice with its proprietary platform plus MT5.
Admirals wins for beginners with extensive educational content and transparent pricing.
Admirals leads in instrument variety with about 8000 instruments.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.4 / 5▲ | 3.8 / 5 |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.2 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.2 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2001 | 2015 |
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| Headquarters | Tallinn, Estonia | Hamburg, Germany |
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| Min Deposit | $100 | $50▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 0.5 pips▼ lower | 0.7 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $6/lot | N/A |
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| 1.1 pips | N/A |
| Max Leverage | 500:1▲ higher | 400:1 |
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| Inactivity Fee | $10/month (after 24 months) | $10/month (after 90 days) |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | FCA ASIC CySEC KNF | FSCA BaFin CySEC |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 | MetaTrader 5 NAGA Trader |
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| Active bonuses |
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Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Pros
BaFin and CySEC regulated, strong EU regulatory stack
NAGA Trader: purpose-built social trading with ranked auto-copy
950+ CFD instruments across multiple asset classes
MT5 available alongside proprietary platform
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Multilingual customer support
Cons
Platform-heavy, MT4 and MT5 only, no proprietary platform
Customer support quality varies by region
Not available to US clients
Inactivity fee applies
Cons
Inactivity fee triggers after just 90 days
Spreads not competitive with ECN brokers
Copy trading performance dependent on community quality
No raw spread account option
No phone support
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