ActivTrades
FxPesa
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Higher Rated
ActivTrades
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Choosing between ActivTrades and FxPesa depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. ActivTrades is headquartered in London, UK, while FxPesa operates from Nairobi, Kenya. ActivTrades has the longer track record, established in 2001, compared to FxPesa which was founded in 2019. 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
FxPesa
ActivTrades is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, ActivTrades offers lower spreads (0.5 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
ActivTrades
3.6 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
ActivTrades
0.5 vs 0.6 pips
Regulation
ActivTrades
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
ActivTrades
$0 vs $5
ActivTrades
WinnerFxPesa
ActivTrades
Lower feesFxPesa
ActivTrades holds licences from FCA, CySEC. FxPesa is regulated by CMA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets. ActivTrades additionally covers Stocks. FxPesa adds Crypto.
On spreads, ActivTrades is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.5 pips, compared to 0.6 pips at FxPesa.
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. FxPesa offers MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on MT5, Proprietary Web.
ActivTrades requires no minimum deposit, while FxPesa sets a minimum deposit of $5. This makes ActivTrades accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores ActivTrades at 3.56/5 and FxPesa 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 FxPesa'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 FxPesa starts at 0.6 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
ActivTrades requires a minimum deposit of $0. FxPesa requires $5.
ActivTrades is regulated by FCA, CySEC, while FxPesa holds licences from CMA.
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. FxPesa supports MT5, 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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