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AvaTrade
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Choosing between AvaTrade and Equiti depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. AvaTrade is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, while Equiti operates from Amman, Jordan. AvaTrade has the longer track record, established in 2006, compared to Equiti which was founded in 2014. 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
Equiti
AvaTrade is the better choice overall, scoring 4.0/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Equiti offers lower spreads (0.5 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
AvaTrade
4.0 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Equiti
0.9 vs 0.5 pips
Regulation
AvaTrade
3 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
AvaTrade
$100 vs $500
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AvaTrade
Equiti
Lower feesAvaTrade holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. Equiti is regulated by FCA, FSRA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Stocks, Indices markets. AvaTrade additionally covers Crypto. Equiti adds Commodities.
On spreads, Equiti is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.5 pips, compared to 0.9 pips at AvaTrade.
AvaTrade supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. Equiti offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5.
AvaTrade requires a minimum deposit of $100, while Equiti sets a minimum deposit of $500. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores AvaTrade at 3.98/5 and Equiti at 3.23/5, 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 Equiti'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 Equiti starts at 0.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
AvaTrade requires a minimum deposit of $100. Equiti requires $500.
AvaTrade is regulated by FCA, ASIC, MAS, while Equiti holds licences from FCA, FSRA.
AvaTrade supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. Equiti supports MT4, MT5.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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