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OANDA vs XM: which broker is better in 2026?

We compare OANDA and XM — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, OANDA edges ahead (4.0/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.

Side-by-side comparison

CriteriaOANDAXM
Overall score 4.0 3.6
Regulation & safety 4.5 3.0
Fees & deposit 3.5 3.5
Platform & assets 4.0 4.0
User support 4.0 4.0
Trust score83/10069/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsProprietary web/desktop platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView (integrated), Mobile app, API v20MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, XM app
Fee modelSpread model (Standard account) or core spread + commission (Core/Elite) — per-region details not yet verified with exact figuresStandard / ultra-low spread; figures vary

Pros & cons

OANDA
  • Very strong & rare regulation — licensed in the US (NFA/CFTC) plus FCA/ASIC/MAS/IIROC
  • Respected reputation for price data & execution; strong trading API for automation
  • Flexible platform choice: proprietary + MT4 + TradingView
  • Not the cheapest for high volume compared to raw ECN brokers
  • Product availability (e.g. crypto CFDs) differs per region/entity
  • Leveraged products remain high-risk
XM
  • Very large client base, strong multilingual education & support
  • MT4/MT5 + many instruments
  • CySEC license for the EU entity
  • Many retail clients via the offshore entity (Belize) — weaker protection
  • Standard spread is not the cheapest
  • Leverage is high-risk

Regulation at a glance

OANDA

Operates multiple entities with strict oversight per region: NFA/CFTC (US), FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), MAS (Singapore), IIROC (Canada). One of the few retail brokers licensed in the US market.

XM

Trading Point group — regulated by CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (historically), DFSA (Dubai), FSC (Belize), FSCA (South Africa). Many retail clients via the offshore entity (Belize).