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Choosing between Swissquote and Markets.com depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Swissquote is headquartered in Gland, Switzerland, while Markets.com operates from Limassol, Cyprus. Swissquote 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.
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| Swissquote | Markets.com | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.8/5 ✓ | 3.8/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $1000 | $100 ✓ |
| Spread from | 1.3 pips | 0.6 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:100 | 1:300 ✓ |
| Regulation | FCA, MAS | CySEC, ASIC, FCA ✓ |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web |
Swissquote (3.8/5) and Markets.com (3.8/5) are closely matched. Markets.com has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
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Lower feesSwissquote holds licences from FCA, MAS. Markets.com is regulated by ASIC, FCA, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Stocks, Cfd, Indices markets. Swissquote additionally covers Crypto. Markets.com adds Commodities.
On spreads, Markets.com is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.6 pips, compared to 1.3 pips at Swissquote.
Swissquote supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Markets.com offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web.
Swissquote requires a minimum deposit of $1,000, while Markets.com sets a minimum deposit of $100. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Swissquote at 3.80/5 and Markets.com at 3.76/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Swissquote leads overall with a marginal advantage.
Swissquote
3.8/5
Choose Swissquote if you want…
Markets.com
3.8/5
Choose Markets.com if you want…
Swissquote (3.8/5) and Markets.com (3.8/5) are closely matched on our independent rating scale. The better choice depends on your priorities — fees, regulation, platforms, or available markets. See the full comparison above.
Swissquote offers spreads from 1.3 pips, while Markets.com starts at 0.6 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Swissquote requires a minimum deposit of $1000. Markets.com requires $100.
Swissquote is regulated by FCA, MAS, while Markets.com holds licences from CySEC, ASIC, FCA.
Swissquote supports MT4, MT5, 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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