Markets.com
DEGIRO
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Higher Rated
Markets.com
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Choosing between Markets.com and DEGIRO depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Markets.com is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while DEGIRO operates from Amsterdam, Netherlands. Markets.com has the longer track record, established in 2008, compared to DEGIRO which was founded in 2013. 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
DEGIRO
Markets.com is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, DEGIRO offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Markets.com
3.8 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
DEGIRO
0.6 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Markets.com
3 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
DEGIRO
$100 vs $0
Markets.com
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Markets.com
DEGIRO
Markets.com holds licences from ASIC, FCA, CySEC. DEGIRO is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Indices, Commodities markets. Markets.com additionally covers Forex, Cfd.
On spreads, DEGIRO 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. DEGIRO offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web.
Markets.com requires a minimum deposit of $100, while DEGIRO sets no minimum deposit. This makes DEGIRO accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Markets.com at 3.76/5 and DEGIRO at 3.27/5, 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 DEGIRO's 3.3/5. 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 DEGIRO starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Markets.com requires a minimum deposit of $100. DEGIRO requires $0.
Markets.com is regulated by CySEC, ASIC, FCA, while DEGIRO holds licences from FCA.
Markets.com supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. DEGIRO 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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