Admirals (Admiral Markets) vs CMC Markets: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare Admirals (Admiral Markets) and CMC Markets — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, CMC Markets edges ahead (4.0/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.
Side-by-side comparison
CriteriaAdmirals (Admiral Markets)CMC Markets
Overall score 3.9 4.0
Regulation & safety 4.0 4.0
Fees & deposit 3.5 3.5
Platform & assets 4.0 4.5
User support 4.0 4.0
Trust score78/10080/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Admirals platform/appProprietary web platform (Next Generation), MetaTrader 4, TradingView (integrated), Mobile app
Fee modelSpread + commission varies; competitiveSpread & commission model varies per product — details not yet verified
Pros & cons
- Tier-1 multi-jurisdiction regulation (FCA/ASIC/CySEC) + a track record since 2001
- Full MT4/MT5 + strong educational material
- Multi-asset coverage (forex, CFDs, ETFs, bonds)
- Spread is not the cheapest in the raw ECN class
- Product availability differs per entity
- Leverage is high-risk
- Public company (LSE FTSE 250, since 1989) regulated by the FCA + Bermuda Monetary Authority
- Highly regarded Next Generation platform + MT4 + TradingView integration
- Broad coverage: forex/share/index CFDs, spread betting, and share dealing
- Historical note: ASIC once ordered retail-client remediation over margin-netting breaches
- Focus on leveraged CFD/spread betting products — high-risk
- Not the choice for those chasing the cheapest cost/raw ECN
Regulation at a glance
Admirals (Admiral Markets)
Admirals (Admiral Markets) — regulated by the FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), EFSA (Estonia), JSC (Jordan). Related to a group publicly listed on Nasdaq Tallinn.
CMC Markets
Regulated by the FCA in the UK; holds an additional license from the Bermuda Monetary Authority. Listed on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE 250).