eToro vs FP Markets: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare eToro and FP Markets — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, FP Markets edges ahead (3.8/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.
Side-by-side comparison
CriteriaeToroFP Markets
Overall score 3.6 3.8
Regulation & safety 4.0 3.5
Fees & deposit 3.0 4.0
Platform & assets 4.0 4.0
User support 3.5 3.5
Trust score75/10074/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsProprietary web platform, iOS/Android mobile appMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, IRESS
Fee modelSpread model for CFDs, different fees for real stocks — details not yet verifiedRaw spread + commission (Raw) or Standard; competitive
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
- ASIC/CySEC regulation + full platform selection (including IRESS for stocks)
- Competitive raw spreads
- Operating since 2005
- The global entity (St. Vincent) is less strict than ASIC/CySEC
- Mid-size brand, not a tier-1 giant
- Leverage is 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.
FP Markets
Australian (2005) — regulated by ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (St. Vincent for the global entity).