Two well-regulated brokers clash on cost, platform choice, and trading features. The tension centers on raw spreads versus social trading capabilities.
Global Prime edges NAGA on the editorial score (4.2 vs 4.0) due to stronger Trust & Regulation and Fees & Spreads.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose Global Prime if…
Choose Global Prime if you value raw spreads from 0 pips with a $7/lot commission. You benefit from no inactivity fee.
Choose NAGA if…
Choose NAGA if you want 950 CFDs and a social trading platform with auto copy.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
Global Prime offers tighter spreads from 0.00 pips vs 0.70 pips for NAGA, reducing trading costs.
| Editorial score | 4.2/ 5 | 4.0/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.5 / 5▲ | 4.3 / 5 |
Pros
ASIC regulated with published quarterly execution quality reports
Raw spreads from 0.0 pips with $7 round-turn commission
True NDD execution, no internal position matching
MT4 and cTrader available
Client funds held in segregated accounts
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Global Prime | NAGA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fail |
| 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 | Fail | Pass |
| Phone support | Fail | Fail |
| Multilingual support | Fail | Pass |
The scores are close: Global Prime rates 4.2/5 and NAGA rates 4/5. Global Prime 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.
Global Prime starts from 0 pips, tighter than NAGA's 0.7 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
NAGA has $50, while Global Prime requires at least $200. This makes NAGA more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both Global Prime and NAGA 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: NAGA requires a lower minimum deposit ($50), lowering the barrier to entry, and both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
Global Prime lists maximum leverage of 500:1, while NAGA 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.
Global Prime charges $7 per lot on commission-based accounts. Commission details for NAGA are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing.
Global Prime supports cTrader, MetaTrader 4, while NAGA supports MetaTrader 5, NAGA Trader. Global Prime has exclusive access to cTrader and MetaTrader 4. NAGA has exclusive access to MetaTrader 5 and NAGA Trader.
Global Prime wins for safety and regulation with ASIC licensing and published execution quality reports.
Global Prime wins for active traders with raw spreads and true NDD execution.
Global Prime is better suited for scalpers: raw/ECN spreads available, tighter spreads from 0.00 pips.
NAGA wins for platform choice with a proprietary platform plus MT5.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.6 / 5▲ | 3.8 / 5 |
|---|
Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.2 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
|---|
Customer Support 10% weight | 4.1 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
|---|
| Founded | 2010 | 2015 |
|---|
| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | Hamburg, Germany |
|---|
| Min Deposit | $200 | $50▼ lower |
|---|
| Spreads From | 0 pips▼ lower | 0.7 pips |
|---|
| Commission / lot | $7/lot | N/A |
|---|
| 0.7 pips | N/A |
| Max Leverage | 500:1▲ higher | 400:1 |
|---|
| Inactivity Fee | None | $10/month (after 90 days) |
|---|
| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardPayPalSkrill | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller |
|---|
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit card | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
|---|
| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| Regulators | ASIC VFSC | FSCA BaFin CySEC |
|---|
| Platforms | cTrader MetaTrader 4 | MetaTrader 5 NAGA Trader |
|---|
| Active bonuses |
|---|
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
Pros
BaFin and CySEC regulated, strong EU regulatory stack
NAGA Trader: purpose-built social trading with ranked auto-copy
950+ CFD instruments across multiple asset classes
MT5 available alongside proprietary platform
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
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
Multilingual customer support
Cons
$200 minimum deposit
Limited product range, forex and major CFD classes only
No proprietary platform or copy trading
No investor compensation scheme
No 24/5 live chat
No phone support
Support available in limited languages
Cons
Inactivity fee triggers after just 90 days
Spreads not competitive with ECN brokers
Copy trading performance dependent on community quality
No raw spread account option
No phone support
Dig deeper into each broker’s features, fees, and regulation.
Score 4 / 5
Personalised recommendation
Answer 6 quick questions and we’ll match you with the brokers that best fit your trading style, experience level, and country.
Find my broker