FXTM (ForexTime) vs Vantage Markets: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare FXTM (ForexTime) and Vantage Markets — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, Vantage 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
CriteriaFXTM (ForexTime)Vantage Markets
Overall score 3.5 3.8
Regulation & safety 3.0 3.5
Fees & deposit 3.5 4.0
Platform & assets 4.0 4.0
User support 3.5 3.5
Trust score68/10074/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Vantage app, ProTrader, TradingView
Fee modelStandard / advantage spread; figures varyRaw + commission or Standard; competitive
Pros & cons
- Strong presence in Africa & Asia; good education
- FCA/CySEC licenses for certain entities
- MT4/MT5 + various account types
- Many retail clients via the Mauritius entity (lighter regulation)
- Standard spread is not the cheapest
- Leverage is high-risk
- ASIC/FCA regulation + full platform selection (MT4/MT5/ProTrader/TradingView)
- Competitive raw spreads
- Broad CFD coverage
- Many retail clients via offshore entities (Vanuatu/Cayman)
- Mid-size brand
- Leverage is high-risk
Regulation at a glance
FXTM (ForexTime)
ForexTime (FXTM) — regulated by the FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa), FSC (Mauritius). Many clients via the Mauritius entity.
Vantage Markets
Australian (2009) — regulated by ASIC (Australia), FCA (UK), FSCA (South Africa), VFSC (Vanuatu), CIMA (Cayman).