Two brokers compete on regulation breadth, platform access, and product range. OANDA brings broad regulatory coverage and research tools, while Spreadex centers on UK spread betting and TradingView-based charting.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose if…
Choose OANDA if you want MT4 and MT5 support. You also get 24/5 live chat and multilingual support.
Choose if…
Choose Spreadex if you want TradingView integration and no inactivity fee. UK residents get FCA regulation and access to spread betting.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
| Editorial score | 4.6/ 5 | 4.0/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.8 / 5▲ | 4.5 / 5 |
Pros
Available to US residents (NFA-registered)
Best-in-class research and economic data
No minimum deposit
MT4, MT5 and proprietary platforms
Regulated by top-tier authorities (FCA, ASIC, CySEC)
Client funds held in segregated accounts
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | OANDA | Spreadex |
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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) | 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 | Pass | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Fail |
OANDA rates 4.6/5 versus 4/5 for Spreadex. OANDA edges ahead on our composite score, though both brokers meet a reasonable standard for most traders.
Spreadex starts from 0.6 pips, tighter than OANDA's 1 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
Neither OANDA nor Spreadex requires a minimum deposit, making both accessible regardless of starting capital.
Both OANDA 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, both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each broker's site before deciding.
OANDA lists maximum leverage of 50:1, 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.
OANDA supports MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, while Spreadex supports Proprietary Web/Mobile, TradingView. Both provide Proprietary Web/Mobile and TradingView. OANDA has exclusive access to MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4.
Spreadex offers tighter spreads from 0.60 pips vs 1.00 pips for OANDA, reducing trading costs.
OANDA wins for safety and regulation thanks to multiple regulators and segregated client funds.
OANDA wins for active traders with MT4/MT5, advanced charting, and multiple platforms.
Spreadex is better suited for scalpers: tighter spreads from 0.60 pips.
OANDA wins for platform choice offering MT4, MT5, proprietary web/mobile, and TradingView.
OANDA wins for beginners with 24/5 live chat and multilingual support.
Spreadex wins for instrument variety with 10,000+ instruments.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.5 / 5▲ | 4.2 / 5 |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.6 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.3 / 5▲ | 4.1 / 5 |
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| Founded | 1996 | 1999 |
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| Headquarters | New York, United States | St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom |
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| Min Deposit | No minimum | No minimum |
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| Spreads From | 1 pips | 0.6 pips▼ lower |
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| Commission / lot | N/A | N/A |
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| Max Leverage | 50:1▲ higher | 30:1 |
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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 card | Bank transferCredit cardDebit card |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferDebit card | Bank transferCredit card |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free for ACH | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC FCA CMF CBI NFA | FCA |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 Proprietary Web/Mobile TradingView MetaTrader 4 | 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
Phone support available
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
Spreads slightly wider than ECN-style brokers
No copy trading
No raw spread account option
Inactivity fee applies
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
OANDA edges Spreadex on overall editorial score and broader regulatory coverage. Spreadex remains FCA-regulated and offers UK spread betting options.
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