Two FX brokers sit neck and neck on overall scores. The tension centers on regulatory oversight, investor protection, and the scope of instrument offerings.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose if…
Choose AMarkets if you want raw ECN spreads and a 250 instrument lineup. You also gain MT4 MT5 and cTrader access with transparent pricing.
Choose if…
Choose Errante if you want CySEC regulation with investor compensation and negative balance protection. Pro ECN offers 0.0 pip spreads at $3/lot.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
| Editorial score | 3.8/ 5 | 3.8/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 3.4 / 5 | 4.0 / 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 | Errante |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fail |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Pass |
AMarkets and Errante share the same editorial score of 3.8/5. One concrete differentiator: Errante requires a lower minimum deposit.
Both AMarkets and Errante start from 0 pips, making them equivalent on this metric. Compare commissions and account types to evaluate total trading costs.
Errante has $50, while AMarkets requires at least $100. This makes Errante more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Errante holds top-tier regulation (CySEC, FSA Seychelles), 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.
Errante 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 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, lower than AMarkets's $6 per lot. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day.
AMarkets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, while Errante supports MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5. Both provide MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. AMarkets has exclusive access to cTrader.
Both brokers offer spreads from 0.00 pips.
Errante wins for safety and regulation with CySEC oversight and investor compensation.
AMarkets suits active traders with 3000:1 leverage and raw ECN pricing.
Errante is better suited for scalpers: lower commission ($3/lot).
AMarkets offers MT4 MT5 and cTrader, expanding platform choice.
Errante is better for beginners due to lower entry and investor protection.
AMarkets offers broader 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▲ | 3.7 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 3.9 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2007 | 2017 |
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| Headquarters | Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Limassol, Cyprus |
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| Min Deposit | $100 | $50▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips | 0 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $6/lot | $3/lot▼ lower |
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| 0.6 pips | 0.3 pips▼ lower |
| Max Leverage | 3,000:1 | 30:1▲ 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 | CySEC FSA Seychelles |
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| Platforms | cTrader MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 |
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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
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
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
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
AMarkets and Errante are closely matched, but Errante benefits from CySEC regulation with ICF compensation and investor protection. AMarkets operates under SVG FSA with no investor protection, while Errante is CySEC regulated with compensation.
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Score 3.8 / 5
Score 3.8 / 5
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