Forex.com
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Choosing between Forex.com and AvaTrade depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Forex.com is headquartered in Bedminster, USA, while AvaTrade operates from Dublin, Ireland. Forex.com has the longer track record, established in 1999, 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.
Forex.com
AvaTrade
| Forex.com | AvaTrade | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.4/5 ✓ | 4.0/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Spread from | 0.8 pips ✓ | 0.9 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:200 | 1:400 ✓ |
| Regulation | FCA, CFTC, ASIC ✓ | FCA, ASIC, MAS |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile |
Forex.com is the better choice overall, scoring 4.4/5 vs 4.0/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Forex.com offers lower spreads (0.8 pips).
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Forex.com holds licences from FCA, CFTC, ASIC. AvaTrade is regulated by FCA, ASIC, MAS.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Stocks, Indices markets. Forex.com additionally covers Commodities. AvaTrade adds Crypto.
On spreads, Forex.com is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.8 pips, compared to 0.9 pips at AvaTrade.
Forex.com supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. AvaTrade offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile.
Forex.com requires a minimum deposit of $100, while AvaTrade sets a minimum deposit of $100. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Forex.com at 4.40/5 and AvaTrade at 3.98/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Forex.com leads overall with a clear advantage.
Forex.com
4.4/5
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AvaTrade
4.0/5
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Forex.com scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Forex.com holds a 4.4/5 rating vs AvaTrade's 4.0/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Forex.com offers spreads from 0.8 pips, while AvaTrade starts at 0.9 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Forex.com requires a minimum deposit of $100. AvaTrade requires $100.
Forex.com is regulated by FCA, CFTC, ASIC, MAS, while AvaTrade holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS.
Forex.com supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. AvaTrade supports MT4, MT5, 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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