FP Markets vs Saxo Bank: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare FP Markets and Saxo Bank — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, Saxo Bank edges ahead (4.1/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.
Side-by-side comparison
CriteriaFP MarketsSaxo Bank
Overall score 3.8 4.1
Regulation & safety 3.5 4.5
Fees & deposit 4.0 3.5
Platform & assets 4.0 4.5
User support 3.5 4.0
Trust score74/10085/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, IRESSSaxoTraderGO (web/mobile), SaxoTraderPRO (desktop), API
Fee modelRaw spread + commission (Raw) or Standard; competitiveTiered structure based on volume/account tier (Classic/Platinum/VIP) — tends toward premium, not the cheapest; exact figures not yet verified
Pros & cons
- 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
- Fully licensed bank (Danish FSA) — prudential oversight + multi-jurisdiction regulation
- Very broad instrument coverage (forex, stocks, ETFs, options, futures, bonds) in one account
- Professional-grade, well-regarded SaxoTraderGO/PRO platform
- Fee structure tends toward premium (not the cheapest), better suited to medium-to-high volume
- Minimum deposit & tiers can feel high for small-capital beginners
- Leveraged products remain high-risk
Regulation at a glance
FP Markets
Australian (2005) — regulated by ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (St. Vincent for the global entity).
Saxo Bank
A fully licensed bank supervised by the Danish FSA (Finanstilsynet), with entities regulated by the FCA (UK), FINMA (Switzerland), MAS (Singapore), ASIC (Australia), and others. Its 'bank' status adds a layer of prudential oversight.