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Choosing between Skilling and EasyEquities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Skilling is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while EasyEquities operates from Johannesburg, South Africa. EasyEquities has the longer track record, established in 2014, compared to Skilling 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.
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EasyEquities
Skilling is the better choice overall, scoring 3.5/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, EasyEquities offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Skilling
3.5 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
EasyEquities
0.7 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Skilling
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
EasyEquities
$100 vs $0
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Skilling holds licences from CySEC, FSA. EasyEquities is regulated by FSCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Etf markets. Skilling additionally covers Forex, Indices, Commodities. EasyEquities adds Crypto.
On spreads, EasyEquities is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.7 pips at Skilling.
Skilling supports Skilling Trader, cTrader, MT4, Skilling App. EasyEquities offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Skilling requires a minimum deposit of $100, while EasyEquities sets no minimum deposit. This makes EasyEquities accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Skilling at 3.45/5 and EasyEquities at 3.22/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Skilling leads overall with a clear advantage.
Skilling scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Skilling holds a 3.5/5 rating vs EasyEquities's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Skilling offers spreads from 0.7 pips, while EasyEquities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Skilling requires a minimum deposit of $100. EasyEquities requires $0.
Skilling is regulated by CySEC, FSA, while EasyEquities holds licences from FSCA.
Skilling supports Skilling Trader, cTrader, MT4, Skilling App. EasyEquities 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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