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Choosing between ThinkMarkets and Spreadex depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. ThinkMarkets is headquartered in London, UK, while Spreadex operates from St Albans, UK. Spreadex has the longer track record, established in 1999, 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
Spreadex
| ThinkMarkets | Spreadex | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.9/5 ✓ | 3.4/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Spread from | 0 pips ✓ | 0.6 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:500 ✓ | 1:200 |
| Regulation | FCA, ASIC ✓ | FCA |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile |
ThinkMarkets is the better choice overall, scoring 3.9/5 vs 3.4/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, ThinkMarkets offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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ThinkMarkets holds licences from FCA, ASIC. Spreadex is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Stocks, Indices, Commodities markets.
On spreads, ThinkMarkets is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.6 pips at Spreadex.
ThinkMarkets supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Spreadex offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
ThinkMarkets requires no minimum deposit, while Spreadex sets no minimum deposit. This makes ThinkMarkets accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores ThinkMarkets at 3.92/5 and Spreadex at 3.35/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. ThinkMarkets leads overall with a clear advantage.
ThinkMarkets
3.9/5
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Spreadex
3.4/5
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ThinkMarkets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. ThinkMarkets holds a 3.9/5 rating vs Spreadex's 3.4/5. 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 Spreadex starts at 0.6 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
ThinkMarkets requires a minimum deposit of $0. Spreadex requires $0.
ThinkMarkets is regulated by FCA, ASIC, while Spreadex holds licences from FCA.
ThinkMarkets supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Spreadex 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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