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eToro vs Interactive Brokers: which broker is better in 2026?

We compare eToro and Interactive Brokers — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, Interactive Brokers edges ahead (4.3/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.

Side-by-side comparison

CriteriaeToroInteractive Brokers
Overall score 3.6 4.3
Regulation & safety 4.0 4.5
Fees & deposit 3.0 4.5
Platform & assets 4.0 4.5
User support 3.5 3.5
Trust score75/10087/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsProprietary web platform, iOS/Android mobile appTrader Workstation (TWS), IBKR Desktop, Client Portal (web), IBKR Mobile, API (TWS/Web)
Fee modelSpread model for CFDs, different fees for real stocks — details not yet verifiedKnown for very low costs (tiered/fixed) — among the cheapest in the industry for stocks/futures/forex; structure varies per product/region

Pros & cons

eToro
  • 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
Interactive Brokers
  • Top-tier regulation & transparency — a US public company (Nasdaq: IBKR) supervised by SEC/FINRA/CFTC + many global regulators
  • Among the cheapest costs in the industry; very broad global market access
  • Very powerful TWS platform & API for professional/algorithmic traders
  • The TWS platform has a steep learning curve — less beginner-friendly
  • Customer support is more self-service (not hand-holding), suited to technical users
  • Interface & account structure can feel complex at first

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.

Interactive Brokers

A US public company (Nasdaq: IBKR) with entities regulated by SEC/FINRA/CFTC (US), FCA (UK), IIROC (Canada), MAS (Singapore), ASIC (Australia), the Central Bank of Ireland, and others. One of the most regulated & financially transparent brokers.