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Choosing between EasyMarkets and Betterment depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. EasyMarkets is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while Betterment operates from New York, USA. EasyMarkets has the longer track record, established in 2001, compared to Betterment which was founded in 2008. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
EasyMarkets
Betterment
EasyMarkets is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Betterment offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
EasyMarkets
3.6 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Betterment
0.7 vs 0 pips
Regulation
EasyMarkets
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Betterment
$25 vs $0
EasyMarkets
Betterment
EasyMarkets
Betterment
Lower feesEasyMarkets holds licences from ASIC, CySEC. Betterment is regulated by SEC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Indices markets. EasyMarkets additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Commodities.
On spreads, Betterment is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.7 pips at EasyMarkets.
EasyMarkets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Betterment offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
EasyMarkets requires a minimum deposit of $25, while Betterment sets no minimum deposit. This makes Betterment accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores EasyMarkets at 3.61/5 and Betterment at 3.24/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. EasyMarkets leads overall with a clear advantage.
EasyMarkets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. EasyMarkets holds a 3.6/5 rating vs Betterment's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
EasyMarkets offers spreads from 0.7 pips, while Betterment starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
EasyMarkets requires a minimum deposit of $25. Betterment requires $0.
EasyMarkets is regulated by CySEC, ASIC, while Betterment holds licences from SEC.
EasyMarkets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Betterment 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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