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Dukascopy vs Plus500: which broker is better in 2026?

We compare Dukascopy 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, 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

CriteriaDukascopyPlus500
Overall score 4.0 3.8
Regulation & safety 4.5 4.0
Fees & deposit 4.0 3.5
Platform & assets 4.0 4.0
User support 3.5 3.5
Trust score83/10076/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsJForex (desktop/web), MetaTrader 4, Mobile app, API (FIX/JForex)Proprietary web platform, iOS/Android mobile app
Fee modelECN model: raw spread + volume-based commission — competitive for volume; exact figures not yet verifiedSpread model (no separate commission) — exact spreads not yet verified in detail

Pros & cons

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
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

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.

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.