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Choosing between ThinkMarkets and Bestinvest depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. ThinkMarkets is headquartered in London, UK. Bestinvest has the longer track record, established in 1986, compared to ThinkMarkets 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.
ThinkMarkets
Bestinvest
ThinkMarkets is the better choice overall, scoring 3.9/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, ThinkMarkets offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
ThinkMarkets
3.9 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
ThinkMarkets
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
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ThinkMarkets
Bestinvest
Lower feesThinkMarkets holds licences from FCA, ASIC. Bestinvest is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. ThinkMarkets additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities. Bestinvest adds Etf.
ThinkMarkets supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Bestinvest offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
ThinkMarkets requires no minimum deposit, while Bestinvest sets no minimum deposit. This makes ThinkMarkets accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores ThinkMarkets at 3.92/5 and Bestinvest at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. ThinkMarkets leads overall with a clear advantage.
ThinkMarkets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. ThinkMarkets holds a 3.9/5 rating vs Bestinvest's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
ThinkMarkets offers spreads from 0 pips, while Bestinvest starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
ThinkMarkets requires a minimum deposit of $0. Bestinvest requires $0.
ThinkMarkets is regulated by FCA, ASIC, while Bestinvest holds licences from FCA.
ThinkMarkets supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Bestinvest 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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