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Choosing between ActivTrades and Moneybox depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. ActivTrades is headquartered in London, UK. ActivTrades has the longer track record, established in 2001, compared to Moneybox which was founded in 2015. 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
Moneybox
ActivTrades is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Moneybox offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
ActivTrades
3.6 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Moneybox
0.5 vs 0 pips
Regulation
ActivTrades
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
ActivTrades
$0 vs $1
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Moneybox
Lower feesActivTrades holds licences from FCA, CySEC. Moneybox is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. ActivTrades additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities. Moneybox adds Etf.
On spreads, Moneybox is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at ActivTrades.
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Moneybox offers Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web.
ActivTrades requires no minimum deposit, while Moneybox sets a minimum deposit of $1. This makes ActivTrades accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores ActivTrades at 3.56/5 and Moneybox at 3.21/5, 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 Moneybox's 3.2/5. 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 Moneybox starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
ActivTrades requires a minimum deposit of $0. Moneybox requires $1.
ActivTrades is regulated by FCA, CySEC, while Moneybox holds licences from FCA.
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Moneybox supports Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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