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Choosing between Deriv and Bestinvest depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Deriv is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while Bestinvest operates from London, UK. Bestinvest has the longer track record, established in 1986, compared to Deriv which was founded in 1999. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
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Deriv is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 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
Deriv
3.8 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Bestinvest
0.5 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Deriv
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Bestinvest
$5 vs $0
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Lower feesDeriv holds licences from FCA, MAS. Bestinvest is regulated by FCA.
Deriv additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Crypto, Indices, Commodities. Bestinvest adds Stocks, Etf.
On spreads, Bestinvest is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at Deriv.
Deriv supports MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Bestinvest offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Deriv requires a minimum deposit of $5, while Bestinvest sets no minimum deposit. This makes Bestinvest accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Deriv at 3.77/5 and Bestinvest at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Deriv leads overall with a clear advantage.
Deriv scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Deriv 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.
Deriv offers spreads from 0.5 pips, while Bestinvest starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Deriv requires a minimum deposit of $5. Bestinvest requires $0.
Deriv is regulated by FCA, MAS, while Bestinvest holds licences from FCA.
Deriv supports MT5, Proprietary Web, 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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