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Admirals (Admiral Markets) vs Plus500: which broker is better in 2026?

We compare Admirals (Admiral Markets) and Plus500 — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, Admirals (Admiral Markets) edges ahead (3.9/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.

Side-by-side comparison

CriteriaAdmirals (Admiral Markets)Plus500
Overall score 3.9 3.8
Regulation & safety 4.0 4.0
Fees & deposit 3.5 3.5
Platform & assets 4.0 4.0
User support 4.0 3.5
Trust score78/10076/100
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, iOS/Android mobile app
Fee modelSpread + commission varies; competitiveSpread model (no separate commission) — exact spreads not yet verified in detail

Pros & cons

Admirals (Admiral Markets)
  • 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
Plus500
  • Public company (LSE FTSE 250) with layered regulation (FCA UK, MAS Singapore)
  • Simple, beginner-friendly proprietary platform, no separate commission (spread model)
  • Broad instrument coverage: share/forex/commodity/index CFDs + futures & share dealing
  • Historical note: £205,128 FCA fine (2012) for inaccurate transaction reporting + a past dispute with the Belgian regulator (FSMA)
  • Own platform only — no MT4/MT5/cTrader for advanced traders
  • Leveraged CFD model is high-risk (most retail accounts lose money — standard industry warning)

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.

Plus500

Listed on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE 250). The UK entity (Plus500UK Ltd) is supervised by the FCA; the Singapore entity (Plus500SG) holds a Capital Markets Services license from MAS. Check which entity serves your country — regulation differs per entity.