Eightcap
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Choosing between Eightcap and InvestEngine depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Eightcap is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, while InvestEngine operates from London, UK. Eightcap has the longer track record, established in 2009, compared to InvestEngine which was founded in 2019. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Eightcap
InvestEngine
Eightcap is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Eightcap offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Eightcap
3.6 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Eightcap
3 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
InvestEngine
$100 vs $0
Eightcap
InvestEngine
Eightcap
InvestEngine
Lower feesEightcap holds licences from ASIC, FCA, CySEC. InvestEngine is regulated by FCA.
Eightcap additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Crypto, Indices, Commodities. InvestEngine adds Stocks.
Eightcap supports MT4, MT5. InvestEngine offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Eightcap requires a minimum deposit of $100, while InvestEngine sets no minimum deposit. This makes InvestEngine accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Eightcap at 3.62/5 and InvestEngine at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Eightcap leads overall with a clear advantage.
Eightcap scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Eightcap holds a 3.6/5 rating vs InvestEngine's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Eightcap offers spreads from 0 pips, while InvestEngine starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Eightcap requires a minimum deposit of $100. InvestEngine requires $0.
Eightcap is regulated by ASIC, FCA, CySEC, while InvestEngine holds licences from FCA.
Eightcap supports MT4, MT5. InvestEngine 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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