Fusion Markets vs Plus500: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare Fusion Markets and Plus500 — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, Fusion Markets edges ahead (3.9/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.
Side-by-side comparison
CriteriaFusion MarketsPlus500
Overall score 3.9 3.8
Regulation & safety 3.5 4.0
Fees & deposit 4.5 3.5
Platform & assets 3.5 4.0
User support 4.0 3.5
Trust score76/10076/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingViewProprietary web platform, iOS/Android mobile app
Fee modelVery low commission — among the lowest in the industrySpread model (no separate commission) — exact spreads not yet verified in detail
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
- Public company (LSE FTSE 250) with layered regulation (FCA UK, MAS Singapore)
- Simple, beginner-friendly proprietary platform, no separate commission (spread model)
- Broad instrument coverage: share/forex/commodity/index CFDs + futures & share dealing
- Historical note: £205,128 FCA fine (2012) for inaccurate transaction reporting + a past dispute with the Belgian regulator (FSMA)
- Own platform only — no MT4/MT5/cTrader for advanced traders
- Leveraged CFD model is high-risk (most retail accounts lose money — standard industry warning)
Regulation at a glance
Fusion Markets
Australian (2019) — regulated by ASIC (Australia), VFSC (Vanuatu for the global entity), FSA (Seychelles).
Plus500
Listed on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE 250). The UK entity (Plus500UK Ltd) is supervised by the FCA; the Singapore entity (Plus500SG) holds a Capital Markets Services license from MAS. Check which entity serves your country — regulation differs per entity.