Admiral Markets
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Admiral Markets
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Choosing between Admiral Markets and Bestinvest depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Admiral Markets is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, while Bestinvest operates from London, UK. Bestinvest has the longer track record, established in 1986, compared to Admiral Markets which was founded in 2001. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Admiral Markets
Bestinvest
Admiral Markets is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Admiral Markets offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Admiral Markets
3.8 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Admiral Markets
3 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Bestinvest
$100 vs $0
Admiral Markets
Bestinvest
Admiral Markets
Bestinvest
Lower feesAdmiral Markets holds licences from FCA, ASIC, CySEC. Bestinvest is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. Admiral Markets additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities. Bestinvest adds Etf.
Admiral Markets supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Bestinvest offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web.
Admiral Markets requires a minimum deposit of $100, while Bestinvest sets no minimum deposit. This makes Bestinvest accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Admiral Markets at 3.77/5 and Bestinvest at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Admiral Markets leads overall with a clear advantage.
Admiral Markets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Admiral Markets holds a 3.8/5 rating vs Bestinvest's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Admiral Markets offers spreads from 0 pips, while Bestinvest starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Admiral Markets requires a minimum deposit of $100. Bestinvest requires $0.
Admiral Markets is regulated by FCA, CySEC, ASIC, while Bestinvest holds licences from FCA.
Admiral Markets supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Bestinvest 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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