AvaTrade vs Forex.com: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare AvaTrade and Forex.com — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, Forex.com edges ahead (3.8/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.
Side-by-side comparison
CriteriaAvaTradeForex.com
Overall score 3.6 3.8
Regulation & safety 3.5 4.0
Fees & deposit 3.5 3.5
Platform & assets 4.0 4.0
User support 3.5 3.5
Trust score72/10076/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsMetaTrader 4/5, AvaTradeGO (mobile), AvaOptions, WebTraderProprietary web/desktop platform, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView (integrated), Mobile app
Fee modelSpread model — details not yet verifiedSpread model or spread + commission (RAW/Commission account) — varies per region/account; exact figures not yet verified
Pros & cons
- 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
- Backed by StoneX Group (US public company Nasdaq: SNEX) + a strict US market license
- Full platform selection: proprietary + MT4/MT5 + TradingView
- Broad instrument coverage & established liquidity
- Fees/spreads aren't always the cheapest compared to raw ECN brokers
- Product availability differs per entity/region
- 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.
Forex.com
Part of StoneX Group, a US public company (Nasdaq: SNEX). Entities regulated by NFA/CFTC (US), FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), IIROC (Canada), and others per region.