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CMC Markets vs Forex.com: which broker is better in 2026?

We compare CMC Markets 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, CMC Markets edges ahead (4.0/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.

Side-by-side comparison

CriteriaCMC MarketsForex.com
Overall score 4.0 3.8
Regulation & safety 4.0 4.0
Fees & deposit 3.5 3.5
Platform & assets 4.5 4.0
User support 4.0 3.5
Trust score80/10076/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsProprietary web platform (Next Generation), MetaTrader 4, TradingView (integrated), Mobile appProprietary web/desktop platform, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView (integrated), Mobile app
Fee modelSpread & commission model varies per product — details not yet verifiedSpread model or spread + commission (RAW/Commission account) — varies per region/account; exact figures not yet verified

Pros & cons

CMC Markets
  • Public company (LSE FTSE 250, since 1989) regulated by the FCA + Bermuda Monetary Authority
  • Highly regarded Next Generation platform + MT4 + TradingView integration
  • Broad coverage: forex/share/index CFDs, spread betting, and share dealing
  • Historical note: ASIC once ordered retail-client remediation over margin-netting breaches
  • Focus on leveraged CFD/spread betting products — high-risk
  • Not the choice for those chasing the cheapest cost/raw ECN
Forex.com
  • 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

CMC Markets

Regulated by the FCA in the UK; holds an additional license from the Bermuda Monetary Authority. Listed on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE 250).

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.