Two multi-platform forex brokers face off on regulation, costs, and trading tools. The tension centers on pricing transparency and platform breadth, inviting closer scrutiny of each offering.
AvaTrade and FxPro both maintain strong regulation and segregated client funds with negative balance protection. The clearest differentiator is FxPro's raw ECN pricing and investor compensation scheme, which AvaTrade does not offer.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
AvaTrade offers tighter spreads from 0.90 pips vs 1.20 pips for FxPro, reducing trading costs.
| Editorial score | 4.4/ 5 | 4.3/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
Pros
Heavily regulated across 6+ jurisdictions
AvaOptions platform for vanilla options trading
Strong educational content and structured courses
Multiple platforms including MT4, MT5 and proprietary AvaTradeGo
Regulated by top-tier authorities (FCA, ASIC, CySEC)
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | AvaTrade | FxPro |
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| 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) | Fail | Pass |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Fail | Pass |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Fail | Pass |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| MT4/MT5 available | Pass | Pass |
| Proprietary platform | Pass | Pass |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Pass |
The scores are close: AvaTrade rates 4.4/5 and FxPro rates 4.3/5. AvaTrade 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.
AvaTrade starts from 0.9 pips, tighter than FxPro's 1.2 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
Both AvaTrade and FxPro require a minimum deposit of $100 to open a live trading account.
Both AvaTrade and FxPro 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, both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each broker's site before deciding.
AvaTrade lists maximum leverage of 400:1, while FxPro 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.
FxPro charges $7 per lot on commission-based accounts. Commission details for AvaTrade are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing.
AvaTrade supports ZuluTrade, MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4, while FxPro supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and Proprietary Web/Mobile and MetaTrader 4. AvaTrade has exclusive access to ZuluTrade. FxPro has exclusive access to cTrader.
Equally matched; both provide segregated funds and strong regulation.
FxPro wins for active traders due to no inactivity fee and broader platform support.
FxPro is better suited for scalpers: raw/ECN spreads available.
FxPro wins for platform choice with MT4, MT5, cTrader, and proprietary options.
FxPro wins for instrument variety with ~2100 instruments.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.3 / 5▲ | 4.2 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.4 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2006 | 2006 |
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| Headquarters | Dublin, Ireland | London, United Kingdom |
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| Min Deposit | $100 | $100 |
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| Spreads From | 0.9 pips▼ lower | 1.2 pips |
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| Commission / lot | N/A | $7/lot |
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| N/A | 1.9 pips |
| Max Leverage | 400:1 | 500:1▲ higher |
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| Inactivity Fee | $50/month (after 3 months) | None |
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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 | ASIC FSCA MFSA CBI ADGM | FCA FSCA CySEC |
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| Platforms | ZuluTrade MetaTrader 5 Proprietary Web/Mobile MetaTrader 4 | cTrader MetaTrader 5 Proprietary Web/Mobile MetaTrader 4 |
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| Active bonuses |
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Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
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
Supports all four major platforms: MT4, MT5, cTrader, and proprietary
Strong FCA and CySEC regulation
No dealing desk execution on raw accounts
Negative balance protection
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
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
Inactivity fee of $50 after 3 months of no trading
Not available to US residents
Spread-only model means no raw ECN pricing
No investor compensation scheme
Cons
Customer support can be slow during peak hours
FxPro Edge proprietary platform less feature-rich than MT4
Not available to US residents
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Score 4.3 / 5
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