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Choosing between Pepperstone and ActivTrades depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Pepperstone is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, while ActivTrades operates from London, UK. ActivTrades has the longer track record, established in 2001, compared to Pepperstone which was founded in 2010. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Pepperstone
ActivTrades
| Pepperstone | ActivTrades | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.1/5 ✓ | 3.6/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $0 ✓ |
| Spread from | 0 pips ✓ | 0.5 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:500 ✓ | 1:400 |
| Regulation | ASIC, FCA, CySEC ✓ | FCA, CySEC |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, TradingView | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web |
Pepperstone is the better choice overall, scoring 4.1/5 vs 3.6/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Pepperstone offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Pepperstone
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Pepperstone holds licences from ASIC, FCA, CySEC. ActivTrades is regulated by FCA, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Stocks, Indices markets. Pepperstone additionally covers Crypto. ActivTrades adds Commodities.
On spreads, Pepperstone is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at ActivTrades.
Pepperstone supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. ActivTrades offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5.
Pepperstone requires a minimum deposit of $200, while ActivTrades sets no minimum deposit. This makes ActivTrades accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Pepperstone at 4.12/5 and ActivTrades at 3.56/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Pepperstone leads overall with a clear advantage.
Pepperstone
4.1/5
Choose Pepperstone if you want…
ActivTrades
3.6/5
Choose ActivTrades if you want…
Pepperstone scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Pepperstone holds a 4.1/5 rating vs ActivTrades's 3.6/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Pepperstone offers spreads from 0 pips, while ActivTrades starts at 0.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Pepperstone requires a minimum deposit of $200. ActivTrades requires $0.
Pepperstone is regulated by ASIC, FCA, CySEC, while ActivTrades holds licences from FCA, CySEC.
Pepperstone supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. ActivTrades 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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