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Purple Trading
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Choosing between Purple Trading and DEGIRO depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Purple Trading is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while DEGIRO operates from Amsterdam, Netherlands. DEGIRO has the longer track record, established in 2013, compared to Purple Trading which was founded in 2016. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Purple Trading
DEGIRO
Purple Trading is the better choice overall, scoring 3.5/5 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
Purple Trading
3.5 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
DEGIRO
0.2 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Purple Trading
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
DEGIRO
$25 vs $0
Purple Trading
DEGIRO
WinnerPurple Trading
DEGIRO
Lower feesPurple Trading holds licences from FCA, CySEC. DEGIRO is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Indices, Commodities, Stocks markets. Purple Trading additionally covers Forex, Cfd.
On spreads, DEGIRO is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.2 pips at Purple Trading.
Purple Trading supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. DEGIRO offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Purple Trading requires a minimum deposit of $25, while DEGIRO sets no minimum deposit. This makes DEGIRO accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Purple Trading at 3.46/5 and DEGIRO at 3.27/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Purple Trading leads overall with a clear advantage.
Purple Trading scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Purple Trading holds a 3.5/5 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.
Purple Trading offers spreads from 0.2 pips, while DEGIRO starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Purple Trading requires a minimum deposit of $25. DEGIRO requires $0.
Purple Trading is regulated by CySEC, FCA, while DEGIRO holds licences from FCA.
Purple Trading supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. 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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