Fusion Markets vs Pepperstone: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare Fusion Markets and Pepperstone — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, Pepperstone edges ahead (4.3/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.
Side-by-side comparison
CriteriaFusion MarketsPepperstone
Overall score 3.9 4.3
Regulation & safety 3.5 4.5
Fees & deposit 4.5 4.0
Platform & assets 3.5 4.5
User support 4.0 4.0
Trust score76/10087/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingViewMetaTrader 4, cTrader, TradingView (integrated)
Fee modelVery low commission — among the lowest in the industrySpread & commission model varies per account type — details not yet verified
Pros & cons
- One of the lowest costs in the industry (very small commission)
- ASIC regulation + wide platform selection
- Well-regarded support
- A relatively new (2019) & small broker
- Many clients via the VFSC Vanuatu entity (light regulation)
- Leverage is high-risk
- Well-documented multi-jurisdiction regulation (ASIC, FCA, BaFin, CySEC, DFSA, SCB) with no negative regulator action found
- Full platform selection: MT4, MT5, cTrader, and integrated TradingView
- Known for a low-cost focus & fast execution — popular for scalping/algo trading
- Forex/CFD focus — not for those seeking real stocks or long-term investing
- Private company (not public), financial transparency more limited than listed brokers
- Leveraged trading remains high-risk even with a solid broker
Regulation at a glance
Fusion Markets
Australian (2019) — regulated by ASIC (Australia), VFSC (Vanuatu for the global entity), FSA (Seychelles).
Pepperstone
Well-documented, layered regulation: ASIC (Australia) license since February 2013, FCA (UK) since 2015, BaFin (Germany) and CySEC (Cyprus) since around 2020, DFSA (UAE), and SCB (Bahamas). One of the brokers with the most documented regulatory footprint in this directory.