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Choosing between Markets.com and Bestinvest depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Markets.com is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while Bestinvest operates from London, UK. Bestinvest has the longer track record, established in 1986, compared to Markets.com 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.
Markets.com
Bestinvest
Markets.com 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
Markets.com
3.8 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Bestinvest
0.6 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Markets.com
3 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Bestinvest
$100 vs $0
Markets.com
Bestinvest
Markets.com
Bestinvest
Lower feesMarkets.com holds licences from ASIC, FCA, CySEC. Bestinvest is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. Markets.com additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities. Bestinvest adds Etf.
On spreads, Bestinvest is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.6 pips at Markets.com.
Markets.com supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Bestinvest offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web.
Markets.com requires a minimum deposit of $100, while Bestinvest sets no minimum deposit. This makes Bestinvest accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Markets.com at 3.76/5 and Bestinvest at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Markets.com leads overall with a clear advantage.
Markets.com scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Markets.com 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.
Markets.com offers spreads from 0.6 pips, while Bestinvest starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Markets.com requires a minimum deposit of $100. Bestinvest requires $0.
Markets.com is regulated by CySEC, ASIC, FCA, while Bestinvest holds licences from FCA.
Markets.com supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. 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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