AvaTrade vs ThinkMarkets: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare AvaTrade and ThinkMarkets — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, ThinkMarkets edges ahead (3.8/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.
Side-by-side comparison
CriteriaAvaTradeThinkMarkets
Overall score 3.6 3.8
Regulation & safety 3.5 3.5
Fees & deposit 3.5 4.0
Platform & assets 4.0 4.0
User support 3.5 3.5
Trust score72/10074/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsMetaTrader 4/5, AvaTradeGO (mobile), AvaOptions, WebTraderThinkTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
Fee modelSpread model — details not yet verifiedThinkZero (raw) or Standard account; competitive
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
- FCA/ASIC/CySEC regulation + its own ThinkTrader platform
- Competitive spreads (ThinkZero raw account)
- MT4/MT5 available
- Smaller brand than tier-1 giants
- Entity availability differs per region
- Leverage is 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.
ThinkMarkets
Regulated by the FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa), FSA (Japan for the related entity). Has its own ThinkTrader platform.