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Choosing between ActivTrades and DEGIRO depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. ActivTrades is headquartered in London, UK, while DEGIRO operates from Amsterdam, Netherlands. ActivTrades has the longer track record, established in 2001, compared to DEGIRO which was founded in 2013. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
ActivTrades
DEGIRO
ActivTrades is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, DEGIRO offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
ActivTrades
3.6 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
DEGIRO
0.5 vs 0 pips
Regulation
ActivTrades
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
ActivTrades
WinnerDEGIRO
ActivTrades
DEGIRO
ActivTrades holds licences from FCA, CySEC. DEGIRO is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Indices, Commodities markets. ActivTrades additionally covers Forex, Cfd.
On spreads, DEGIRO is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at ActivTrades.
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. DEGIRO offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web.
ActivTrades requires no minimum deposit, while DEGIRO sets no minimum deposit. This makes ActivTrades accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores ActivTrades at 3.56/5 and DEGIRO at 3.27/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. ActivTrades leads overall with a clear advantage.
ActivTrades scores higher overall on our independent rating system. ActivTrades holds a 3.6/5 rating vs DEGIRO's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
ActivTrades offers spreads from 0.5 pips, while DEGIRO starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
ActivTrades requires a minimum deposit of $0. DEGIRO requires $0.
ActivTrades is regulated by FCA, CySEC, while DEGIRO holds licences from FCA.
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. DEGIRO supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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