eToro vs Forex.com: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare eToro 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
CriteriaeToroForex.com
Overall score 3.6 3.8
Regulation & safety 4.0 4.0
Fees & deposit 3.0 3.5
Platform & assets 4.0 4.0
User support 3.5 3.5
Trust score75/10076/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsProprietary web platform, iOS/Android mobile appProprietary web/desktop platform, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView (integrated), Mobile app
Fee modelSpread model for CFDs, different fees for real stocks — details not yet verifiedSpread model or spread + commission (RAW/Commission account) — varies per region/account; exact figures not yet verified
Pros & cons
- Publicly listed (Nasdaq: ETOR) & supervised by many regulators (CySEC, FCA, ASIC, FinCEN)
- Signature social & copy trading features — access to real stocks, ETFs, crypto, and CFDs
- Modern, beginner-friendly interface
- Fee structure (spread + withdrawal/conversion fees) tends to be higher than low-cost brokers
- Copy trading doesn't guarantee results — a copied trader's past performance is no guarantee of the future
- Leveraged CFD products remain 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
eToro
Operates multiple entities supervised by CySEC (EU), FCA (UK), FinCEN (US), Bank of Spain & CySEC (Spain), and licensed by the Abu Dhabi financial authority (FSRA). Its EU entity received a CySEC license for crypto services under MiCA regulation as of February 2025.
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.