Two regulated forex brokers meet in a clash over pricing, platforms, and protections. The comparison weighs raw ECN execution against fixed spreads and proprietary tools.
Blueberry Markets outperforms easyMarkets on the editorial score and regulatory quality, offering ASIC regulation and raw spreads with an $8/lot commission on a Direct ECN account.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose Blueberry Markets if…
Choose Blueberry Markets if you want ASIC regulation and raw ECN spreads with $8/lot.
Choose easyMarkets if…
Choose easyMarkets if you prefer fixed spreads with investor compensation, plus phone and multilingual support.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
Blueberry Markets offers tighter spreads from 0.00 pips vs 0.70 pips for easyMarkets, reducing trading costs.
| Editorial score | 4.3/ 5 | 3.9/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.5 / 5▲ | 3.9 / 5 |
Pros
ASIC-regulated with Tier 1 investor protections
MT4, MT5, and cTrader all available
Raw ECN Direct account with published execution statistics
No bonus marketing, pure execution focus
Client funds held in segregated accounts
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Blueberry Markets | easyMarkets |
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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 | 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 | Pass | Fail |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Fail | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Fail | Pass |
The scores are close: Blueberry Markets rates 4.3/5 and easyMarkets rates 3.9/5. Blueberry Markets 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.
Blueberry Markets 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 Blueberry Markets requires at least $100. This makes easyMarkets more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both Blueberry Markets and easyMarkets 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: easyMarkets requires a lower minimum deposit ($25), lowering the barrier to entry, and both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
Blueberry Markets lists maximum leverage of 500:1, 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.
Blueberry Markets charges $8 per lot on commission-based accounts. Commission details for easyMarkets are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing.
Blueberry Markets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while easyMarkets supports MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. Blueberry Markets has exclusive access to cTrader. easyMarkets has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
easyMarkets is favored for safety and regulation due to multiple regulators and investor compensation coverage.
Blueberry Markets wins for active trading due to raw spreads and higher leverage.
Blueberry Markets is better suited for scalpers: raw/ECN spreads available, tighter spreads from 0.00 pips.
Blueberry Markets wins for platform choice with MT4, MT5 and cTrader availability.
easyMarkets is best for beginners due to low $25 minimum deposit and simple pricing.
Blueberry Markets leads instrument variety with 300 instruments vs easyMarkets 200.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.3 / 5▲ | 3.8 / 5 |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.4 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.1 / 5▲ | 3.9 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2016 | 2001 |
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| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | 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 | $8/lot | N/A |
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| 0.8 pips | N/A |
| Max Leverage | 500:1▲ higher | 400:1 |
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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 card | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit card | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC VFSC | CNV ASIC 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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Negative balance protection
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
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
$100 minimum deposit required
Limited product range, forex, indices, commodities, crypto only
No copy trading or social features
ECN commission slightly above the cheapest competitors
No investor compensation scheme
No proprietary platform
No phone support
Support available in limited languages
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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