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Choosing between Swissquote and ActivTrades depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Swissquote is headquartered in Gland, Switzerland, while ActivTrades operates from London, UK. Swissquote has the longer track record, established in 1996, compared to ActivTrades which was founded in 2001. 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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| Swissquote | ActivTrades | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.8/5 ✓ | 3.6/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $1000 | $0 ✓ |
| Spread from | 1.3 pips | 0.5 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:100 | 1:400 ✓ |
| Regulation | FCA, MAS | FCA, CySEC |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web |
Swissquote is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 vs 3.6/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, ActivTrades offers lower spreads (0.5 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowSwissquote
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Swissquote
ActivTrades
Lower feesSwissquote holds licences from FCA, MAS. ActivTrades is regulated by FCA, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Stocks, Cfd, Indices markets. Swissquote additionally covers Crypto. ActivTrades adds Commodities.
On spreads, ActivTrades is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.5 pips, compared to 1.3 pips at Swissquote.
Swissquote supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. ActivTrades offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web.
Swissquote requires a minimum deposit of $1,000, while ActivTrades sets no minimum deposit. This makes ActivTrades accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Swissquote at 3.80/5 and ActivTrades at 3.56/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Swissquote leads overall with a clear advantage.
Swissquote
3.8/5
Choose Swissquote if you want…
ActivTrades
3.6/5
Choose ActivTrades if you want…
Swissquote scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Swissquote holds a 3.8/5 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.
Swissquote offers spreads from 1.3 pips, while ActivTrades starts at 0.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Swissquote requires a minimum deposit of $1000. ActivTrades requires $0.
Swissquote is regulated by FCA, MAS, while ActivTrades holds licences from FCA, CySEC.
Swissquote supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, 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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