In a head-to-head comparison, AMarkets and easyMarkets diverge on regulatory status, protection schemes, and platform options while offering different cost structures.
AMarkets and easyMarkets are closely matched on cost and platforms. easyMarkets gains top-tier regulation and compensation protection, whereas AMarkets operates under SVG FSA without investor compensation.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose AMarkets if…
Choose AMarkets if you want raw spreads with ECN pricing on MT4/MT5 and cTrader.
Choose easyMarkets if…
Choose easyMarkets if you prefer fixed spreads with no-slippage on the web platform and strong investor protection.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
AMarkets offers tighter spreads from 0.00 pips vs 0.70 pips for easyMarkets, reducing trading costs.
| Editorial score | 3.8/ 5 | 3.9/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 3.4 / 5 | 3.9 / 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 | easyMarkets |
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| 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 | Fail |
| 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 | Pass |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Fail | Fail |
| 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 easyMarkets rates 3.9/5. easyMarkets 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.
AMarkets starts from 0 pips, tighter than easyMarkets's 0.7 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
easyMarkets has $25, while AMarkets requires at least $100. This makes easyMarkets more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
easyMarkets holds top-tier regulation (ASIC, CNV, HCMC), 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.
easyMarkets 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 easyMarkets 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.
AMarkets charges $6 per lot on commission-based accounts. Commission details for easyMarkets are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing.
AMarkets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while easyMarkets supports MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. AMarkets has exclusive access to cTrader. easyMarkets has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
easyMarkets wins for safety with multi-tier regulation and investor compensation; AMarkets relies on SVG FSA.
AMarkets wins for active traders due to raw spreads, ECN pricing, and high leverage.
AMarkets is better suited for scalpers: raw/ECN spreads available, tighter spreads from 0.00 pips.
AMarkets wins for platform choice with MT4, MT5, and cTrader.
AMarkets offers 250 instruments, more than easyMarkets 200.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.0 / 5▲ | 3.8 / 5 |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.1 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 3.9 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2007 | 2001 |
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| Headquarters | Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Limassol, Cyprus |
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| Min Deposit | $100 | $25▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips▼ lower | 0.7 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $6/lot | N/A |
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| 0.6 pips | N/A |
| Max Leverage | 3,000:1 | 400:1▲ 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 | ASIC CNV HCMC CySEC MNB |
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| Platforms | cTrader MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 | MetaTrader 5 Proprietary Web/Mobile 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
Fixed spreads with no-slippage guarantee on web platform
Unique dealCancellation feature to undo losing trades
Very low $25 minimum deposit
CySEC, ASIC regulated
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
Proprietary trading platform available
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
Fixed spreads are wider than ECN variable spread accounts
Proprietary platform feels dated compared to MT4/MT5
Limited research tools
Limited charting capabilities
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