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Choosing between OANDA and Axi depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. OANDA is headquartered in New York, USA, while Axi operates from Sydney, Australia. OANDA has the longer track record, established in 1996, compared to Axi which was founded in 2007. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
OANDA
Axi
| OANDA | Axi | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.1/5 ✓ | 3.6/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Spread from | 0.6 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:50 | 1:500 ✓ |
| Regulation | FCA, CFTC, ASIC ✓ | ASIC, FCA |
| Platforms | MT4, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | MT4, Proprietary Mobile |
OANDA is the better choice overall, scoring 4.1/5 vs 3.6/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Axi offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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OANDA holds licences from FCA, CFTC, ASIC. Axi is regulated by ASIC, FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets. Axi adds Stocks.
On spreads, Axi is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.6 pips at OANDA.
OANDA supports MT4, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Axi offers MT4, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on MT4, Proprietary Mobile.
OANDA requires no minimum deposit, while Axi sets no minimum deposit. This makes OANDA accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores OANDA at 4.09/5 and Axi at 3.62/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. OANDA leads overall with a clear advantage.
OANDA
4.1/5
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Axi
3.6/5
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OANDA scores higher overall on our independent rating system. OANDA holds a 4.1/5 rating vs Axi's 3.6/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
OANDA offers spreads from 0.6 pips, while Axi starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
OANDA requires a minimum deposit of $0. Axi requires $0.
OANDA is regulated by FCA, CFTC, ASIC, MAS, while Axi holds licences from ASIC, FCA.
OANDA supports MT4, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Axi supports MT4, 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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