This comparison pits Errante against Interactive Brokers across trust, pricing, and platforms. The tension centers on instrument variety and platform ecosystems.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose if…
Choose Errante if you want MT4/MT5 access and a $50 minimum deposit.
Choose if…
Choose Interactive Brokers if you want 17,000 instruments and the proprietary Trader Workstation platform.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
| Editorial score | 3.8/ 5 | 4.6/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.0 / 5 | 4.8 / 5▲ |
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)
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Errante | Interactive Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fail |
| Proprietary platform | Fail | Pass |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Fail | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Pass |
Interactive Brokers rates 4.6/5 versus 3.8/5 for Errante. Interactive Brokers edges ahead on our composite score, though both brokers meet a reasonable standard for most traders.
Errante starts from 0 pips, tighter than Interactive Brokers's 0.2 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
Interactive Brokers has no minimum deposit, while Errante requires at least $50. This makes Interactive Brokers more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both Errante and Interactive Brokers 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: Interactive Brokers has no minimum deposit, removing the capital barrier entirely, and both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
Errante lists maximum leverage of 30:1, while Interactive Brokers lists up to 50:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
Interactive Brokers charges $2 per lot, lower than Errante's $3 per lot. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day.
Errante supports MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, while Interactive Brokers supports Trader Workstation (TWS), Proprietary Web/Mobile. Errante has exclusive access to MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. Interactive Brokers has exclusive access to Trader Workstation (TWS) and Proprietary Web/Mobile.
Errante offers tighter spreads from 0.00 pips vs 0.20 pips for Interactive Brokers, reducing trading costs.
Interactive Brokers wins for regulation due to broad oversight by NFA, SEC, FINRA.
Interactive Brokers wins for active traders with low margin rates and advanced tools.
Interactive Brokers is better suited for scalpers: lower commission ($2/lot).
Interactive Brokers wins for platform choice with the proprietary Trader Workstation.
Errante wins for beginners with a $50 minimum deposit and MT4/MT5 access.
Interactive Brokers wins for instrument variety with 17,000 instruments.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.2 / 5 | 4.6 / 5▲ |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 3.7 / 5 | 4.6 / 5▲ |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 3.9 / 5 | 4.0 / 5▲ |
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| Founded | 2017 | 1978 |
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| Headquarters | Limassol, Cyprus | Greenwich, United States |
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| Min Deposit | $50 | No minimum▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips▼ lower | 0.2 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $3/lot | $2/lot▼ lower |
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| 0.3 pips▼ lower | 0.4 pips |
| Max Leverage | 30:1 | 50:1▲ 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 cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferACH |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferACH |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | First withdrawal/month free |
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| Regulators | CySEC FSA Seychelles | ASIC JFSA CMVM AMF FCA SFC IIROC DFSA MFSA CNB CBI SEBI CMF NFA SEC CNV FSC FINRA |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 | Trader Workstation (TWS) Proprietary Web/Mobile |
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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
Mobile trading app available
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Pros
Available to US residents
Lowest margin rates in industry
150+ global markets
Regulated by top-tier authorities (FCA, ASIC, CySEC)
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
Raw spread account available
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
Mobile trading app available
Proprietary trading platform available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
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
Cons
Steeper learning curve on TWS
No MT4 / MT5
No MetaTrader support
No 24/5 live chat
Interactive Brokers edges Errante on the overall editorial score due to broader market access and the proprietary Trader Workstation platform. Errante remains more accessible with a $50 minimum deposit and MT4/MT5 support.
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