#1
Professional/active traders & multi-asset investors who prioritize low costs and global market access
Min deposit: Varies by account type — check the official sitePlatforms: Trader Workstation (TWS), IBKR Desktop, Client Portal (web)
Rankings
Lowest-Cost Brokers in 2026
Ranked by our Fees & Deposit score. These brokers stand out for low spreads/commissions and transparent pricing — popular with scalpers and active, cost-sensitive traders.
#2
Scalpers/algo traders who prioritize raw spreads & platform completeness
Min deposit: Varies by account type — check the official sitePlatforms: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader
#3
Cost-sensitive traders/scalpers who want the lowest possible commission from an ASIC broker
Min deposit: Varies by account type — check the official sitePlatforms: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader
#4
Scalpers/active traders who prioritize the lowest possible cost
Min deposit: Varies by account type — check the official sitePlatforms: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
#5
Active traders/scalpers who prioritize low costs, fast execution, and platform choice
Min deposit: Varies by account type — check the official sitePlatforms: MetaTrader 4, cTrader, TradingView (integrated)
#6
Technical/volume traders who want a transparent ECN model from a FINMA-regulated Swiss bank
Min deposit: Varies by account type — check the official sitePlatforms: JForex (desktop/web), MetaTrader 4, Mobile app
#7
Experienced traders who understand the entity differences & prioritize low cost/fast execution
Min deposit: Varies by account type — check the official sitePlatforms: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Terminal / app
#8
Active traders who want raw ECN + stock access (IRESS) from an ASIC broker
Min deposit: Varies by account type — check the official sitePlatforms: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader
#9
Active traders who want MT4/MT5 + raw spreads from an ASIC/FCA broker
Min deposit: Varies by account type — check the official sitePlatforms: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Vantage app
#10
Active traders who want competitive spreads + an in-house platform from an ASIC/FCA broker
Min deposit: Varies by account type — check the official sitePlatforms: ThinkTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
#11
Traders who want MT4/MT5 + TradingView at competitive cost from an ASIC/FCA broker
Min deposit: Varies by account type — check the official sitePlatforms: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView (integrated)
#12
Beginners/investors who want commission-free stocks & ETFs from an FCA-regulated broker
Min deposit: Varies by account type — check the official sitePlatforms: Trading 212 app (web/mobile)
Rankings are based on our editorial scoring framework (see our methodology). Trading is high-risk — read our risk warning before opening an account.