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Choosing between AvaTrade and Bestinvest depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. AvaTrade is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, while Bestinvest operates from London, UK. Bestinvest has the longer track record, established in 1986, compared to AvaTrade which was founded in 2006. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
AvaTrade
Bestinvest
AvaTrade is the better choice overall, scoring 4.0/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Bestinvest offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
AvaTrade
4.0 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Bestinvest
0.9 vs 0 pips
Regulation
AvaTrade
3 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Bestinvest
$100 vs $0
AvaTrade
Bestinvest
AvaTrade
Bestinvest
Lower feesAvaTrade holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. Bestinvest is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. AvaTrade additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Crypto, Indices. Bestinvest adds Etf.
On spreads, Bestinvest is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.9 pips at AvaTrade.
AvaTrade supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. Bestinvest offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
AvaTrade requires a minimum deposit of $100, while Bestinvest sets no minimum deposit. This makes Bestinvest accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores AvaTrade at 3.98/5 and Bestinvest at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. AvaTrade leads overall with a clear advantage.
AvaTrade scores higher overall on our independent rating system. AvaTrade holds a 4.0/5 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.
AvaTrade offers spreads from 0.9 pips, while Bestinvest starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
AvaTrade requires a minimum deposit of $100. Bestinvest requires $0.
AvaTrade is regulated by FCA, ASIC, MAS, while Bestinvest holds licences from FCA.
AvaTrade supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. 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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