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Choosing between OANDA and Markets.com depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. OANDA is headquartered in New York, USA, while Markets.com operates from Limassol, Cyprus. OANDA has the longer track record, established in 1996, 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.
OANDA
Markets.com
| OANDA | Markets.com | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.1/5 ✓ | 3.8/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 ✓ | $100 |
| Spread from | 0.6 pips | 0.6 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:50 | 1:300 ✓ |
| Regulation | FCA, CFTC, ASIC ✓ | CySEC, ASIC, FCA |
| Platforms | MT4, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web |
OANDA is the better choice overall, scoring 4.1/5 vs 3.8/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, OANDA offers lower spreads (0.6 pips).
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OANDA holds licences from FCA, CFTC, ASIC. Markets.com is regulated by ASIC, FCA, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets. Markets.com adds Stocks.
On spreads, OANDA is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.6 pips, compared to 0.6 pips at Markets.com.
OANDA supports MT4, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Markets.com offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on MT4, Proprietary Web.
OANDA requires no minimum deposit, while Markets.com sets a minimum deposit of $100. This makes OANDA accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores OANDA at 4.09/5 and Markets.com at 3.76/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. OANDA leads overall with a clear advantage.
OANDA
4.1/5
Choose OANDA if you want…
Markets.com
3.8/5
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OANDA scores higher overall on our independent rating system. OANDA holds a 4.1/5 rating vs Markets.com's 3.8/5. 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 Markets.com starts at 0.6 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
OANDA requires a minimum deposit of $0. Markets.com requires $100.
OANDA is regulated by FCA, CFTC, ASIC, MAS, while Markets.com holds licences from CySEC, ASIC, FCA.
OANDA supports MT4, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Markets.com supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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