EightCap and FxPro go head to head on platforms and instrument variety. The tension lies in platform breadth versus instrument count and the cost framework.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose if…
Choose EightCap if you want MT4/MT5 and cTrader on one account.
Choose if…
Choose FxPro if you want MT4/MT5, cTrader, and a proprietary web/mobile platform.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
| Editorial score | 4.3/ 5 | 4.3/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
Pros
MT4, MT5, cTrader, and TradingView all available on one account
Capitalise.ai code-free automation included at no extra cost
ASIC (391441) and FCA (921296) dual regulation
Razor account: raw EUR/USD from 0.0 pips at $7 round-turn commission
No minimum deposit on Standard account
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | EightCap | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Pass | 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 | 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 |
EightCap and FxPro share the same editorial score of 4.3/5. One concrete differentiator: EightCap has tighter spreads from 0 pips.
EightCap starts from 0 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 EightCap and FxPro require a minimum deposit of $100 to open a live trading account.
Both EightCap 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.
EightCap lists maximum leverage of 500:1, 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.
Both EightCap and FxPro charge the same commission of $7 per lot on applicable accounts.
EightCap supports TradingView, cTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, while FxPro supports Proprietary Web/Mobile, cTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5. Both provide cTrader and MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. EightCap has exclusive access to TradingView. FxPro has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
EightCap offers tighter spreads from 0.00 pips vs 1.20 pips for FxPro, reducing trading costs.
Equally matched; both hold strong regulators and segregated funds.
EightCap offers four platforms including TradingView, plus a higher Platform & Tools score for active traders.
EightCap is better suited for scalpers: tighter spreads from 0.00 pips.
EightCap edges FxPro on platform breadth and integrated TradingView on one account.
FxPro is better for beginners due to strong regulation and broad platform access.
FxPro offers a larger instrument universe with 2100 instruments.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.6 / 5▲ | 4.4 / 5 |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.5 / 5▲ | 4.2 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.2 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2009 | 2006 |
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| Headquarters | Melbourne, Australia | London, United Kingdom |
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| Min Deposit | $100 | $100 |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips▼ lower | 1.2 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $7/lot | $7/lot |
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| 0.7 pips▼ lower | 1.9 pips |
| Max Leverage | 500:1 | 500:1 |
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| Inactivity Fee | $10/month (after 12 months) | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | FCA ASIC SCB | CySEC FSCA FCA |
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| Platforms | TradingView cTrader MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 | Proprietary Web/Mobile cTrader MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 |
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| Active bonuses |
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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
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
$100 minimum on Razor ECN account
Shorter public track record than IC Markets or Pepperstone
Research and educational content thinner than larger peers
Not available to US residents
No proprietary platform
Cons
Customer support can be slow during peak hours
FxPro Edge proprietary platform less feature-rich than MT4
Not available to US residents
EightCap and FxPro are closely matched, but FxPro offers more instruments.
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Score 4.3 / 5
Score 4.3 / 5
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