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AvaTrade vs Dukascopy: which broker is better in 2026?

We compare AvaTrade and Dukascopy — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, Dukascopy edges ahead (4.0/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.

Side-by-side comparison

CriteriaAvaTradeDukascopy
Overall score 3.6 4.0
Regulation & safety 3.5 4.5
Fees & deposit 3.5 4.0
Platform & assets 4.0 4.0
User support 3.5 3.5
Trust score72/10083/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsMetaTrader 4/5, AvaTradeGO (mobile), AvaOptions, WebTraderJForex (desktop/web), MetaTrader 4, Mobile app, API (FIX/JForex)
Fee modelSpread model — details not yet verifiedECN model: raw spread + volume-based commission — competitive for volume; exact figures not yet verified

Pros & cons

AvaTrade
  • Supervised by the Central Bank of Ireland + multiple global entities; founded 2006
  • Full platform selection (MT4/MT5/AvaTradeGO/AvaOptions)
  • Broad instrument coverage including options
  • A private company — financial transparency more limited than a public company
  • Some clients via offshore entities
  • Leverage is high-risk
Dukascopy
  • FINMA-licensed Swiss bank — top-tier prudential oversight
  • Transparent ECN/marketplace model (SWFX) with a powerful JForex platform
  • Competitive commissions for volume traders
  • Account structure & the JForex platform can be complex for beginners
  • Minimum deposit relatively high compared to typical retail brokers
  • Leveraged products are high-risk

Regulation at a glance

AvaTrade

Supervised by the Central Bank of Ireland as its primary regulator (mentioned by Wikipedia in the context of an acquisition blocked by this regulator). Operates multiple entities globally — license status per entity not verified in detail.

Dukascopy

Dukascopy Bank SA is a licensed bank & securities dealer supervised by FINMA (the Swiss financial regulator). Its European entity (Dukascopy Europe) is supervised in Latvia. Its 'Swiss bank' status adds a layer of prudential oversight.