AMarkets and Axi face off on regulation, costs, and platforms, highlighting divergent priorities and tradeoffs.
Axi edges AMarkets on the editorial score. Axi benefits from top-tier regulation and compensation protections, while AMarkets offers higher leverage and more instruments.
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Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
Both brokers offer spreads from 0.00 pips.
| Editorial score | 3.8/ 5 | 4.1/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 3.4 / 5 | 4.2 / 5▲ |
Pros
MT4, MT5, and cTrader all available
Competitive $6 round-turn ECN commission
Mature PAMM platform with full performance transparency
No inactivity fee
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Raw spread account available
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | AMarkets | Axi |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Fail | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Fail | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS) | Fail | Pass |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Pass | 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 | Fail | Fail |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Fail | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Pass |
The scores are close: AMarkets rates 3.8/5 and Axi rates 4.1/5. Axi 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.
Both AMarkets and Axi start from 0 pips, making them equivalent on this metric. Compare commissions and account types to evaluate total trading costs.
Axi has no minimum deposit, while AMarkets requires at least $100. This makes Axi more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Axi holds top-tier regulation (FCA, ASIC, DFSA), providing stronger investor protections. AMarkets may be regulated but does not hold top-tier status in our data. Verify regulatory status on each regulator's public register before depositing funds.
Axi stands out for beginners: it has a lower entry point and provides negative balance protection, which caps losses at your deposited amount. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
AMarkets lists maximum leverage of 3000:1, while Axi lists up to 500:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
AMarkets charges $6 per lot, lower than Axi's $7 per lot. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day.
AMarkets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while Axi supports DXtrade, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 4. AMarkets has exclusive access to cTrader and MetaTrader 5. Axi has exclusive access to DXtrade.
Axi wins for safety with top-tier regulation and compensation protections.
Axi wins for active traders thanks to advanced MT4 charting.
AMarkets is better suited for scalpers: lower commission ($6/lot).
AMarkets wins for platform choice with MT4, MT5, and cTrader.
AMarkets wins for instrument variety with 250 instruments.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.0 / 5 | 4.2 / 5▲ |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.1 / 5▲ | 3.9 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 3.9 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2007 | 2007 |
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| Headquarters | Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Sydney, Australia |
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| Min Deposit | $100 | No minimum▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips | 0 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $6/lot▼ lower | $7/lot |
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| 0.6 pips▼ lower | 0.7 pips |
| Max Leverage | 3,000:1 | 500:1▲ higher |
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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 cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | SVGFSA | FCA ASIC DFSA |
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| Platforms | cTrader MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 | DXtrade MetaTrader 4 |
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| Active bonuses |
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No deposit fees
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
Pros
No minimum deposit
Strong ASIC, FCA, and DFSA regulation
MT4-focused with excellent EA and algorithmic trading support
No inactivity fee
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
Raw spread account available
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
Cons
SVG FSA registration only, no meaningful retail investor protection
No EU or Tier 1 licensed entity
Very high leverage (3000:1) is a risk amplifier
No top-tier regulatory licence
No negative balance protection
No investor compensation scheme
No proprietary platform
Limited charting capabilities
Cons
No MT5 or cTrader support
Pro account commission of $7/lot is above some ECN peers
Research and education tools are more limited than some peers
No proprietary platform
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Score 3.8 / 5
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