This head to head pits a BaFin/CySEC regulated social trader against a TradingView enabled spread betting platform. The tension centers on platform options, support access, and instrument breadth.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose if…
Choose NAGA if you want MT4/MT5 access. You also get multilingual support and 24/5 live chat.
Choose if…
Choose Spreadex if you want phone support. You gain access to a 10,000 instrument universe with TradingView.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
| Editorial score | 4.0/ 5 | 4.0/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.3 / 5 | 4.5 / 5▲ |
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
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | NAGA | Spreadex |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fail | Fail |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Fail | Pass |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| MT4/MT5 available | Pass | Fail |
| Proprietary platform | Pass | Pass |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Fail |
| Phone support | Fail | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Fail |
NAGA and Spreadex share the same editorial score of 4/5. One concrete differentiator: Spreadex requires a lower minimum deposit.
Spreadex starts from 0.6 pips, tighter than NAGA's 0.7 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
Spreadex has no minimum deposit, while NAGA requires at least $50. This makes Spreadex more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both NAGA and Spreadex 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: Spreadex 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.
NAGA lists maximum leverage of 400:1, while Spreadex lists up to 30:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
NAGA supports MetaTrader 5, NAGA Trader, while Spreadex supports Proprietary Web/Mobile, TradingView. NAGA has exclusive access to MetaTrader 5 and NAGA Trader. Spreadex has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile and TradingView.
Spreadex offers tighter spreads from 0.60 pips vs 0.70 pips for NAGA, reducing trading costs.
Equally matched; NAGA holds BaFin and CySEC, Spreadex holds FCA.
Spreadex wins with 10,000 instruments and TradingView integration.
Spreadex is better suited for scalpers: tighter spreads from 0.60 pips.
NAGA leads with MT4/MT5 and NAGA Trader.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 3.8 / 5 | 4.2 / 5▲ |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.2 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.0 / 5 | 4.1 / 5▲ |
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| Founded | 2015 | 1999 |
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| Headquarters | Hamburg, Germany | St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom |
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| Min Deposit | $50 | No minimum▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 0.7 pips | 0.6 pips▼ lower |
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| Commission / lot | N/A | N/A |
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| Max Leverage | 400:1▲ higher | 30:1 |
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| Inactivity Fee | $10/month (after 90 days) | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit cardDebit card |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit card |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | CySEC FSCA BaFin | FCA |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 NAGA Trader | Proprietary Web/Mobile TradingView |
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| Active bonuses |
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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
Pros
FCA-regulated (190941) UK spread betting on 10,000+ financial markets
TradingView integration for browser-based charting and order execution
UK capital gains tax-free profits on spread bets under current HMRC rules
Unique dual financial and sports spread betting from one FCA account
No minimum deposit and no commission on spread bets
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
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
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
Cons
UK residents only - no international client access
No MT4 or MT5 available
Research tools minimal
Not suitable for traders who need raw ECN execution
No raw spread account option
No MetaTrader support
No 24/5 live chat
Support available in limited languages
Both NAGA and Spreadex are closely matched overall. The clearest differentiator is instrument breadth, where Spreadex offers 10,000 vs 950 for NAGA.
Dig deeper into each broker’s features, fees, and regulation.
Score 4 / 5
Score 4 / 5
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