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AvaTrade vs Plus500: which broker is better in 2026?

We compare AvaTrade 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, Plus500 edges ahead (3.8/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.

Side-by-side comparison

CriteriaAvaTradePlus500
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 platform, iOS/Android mobile app
Fee modelSpread model — details not yet verifiedSpread model (no separate commission) — exact spreads not yet verified in detail

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
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

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.

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.