Activtrades
FCA/CSSF
Forex.com
FCA/NFA/ASIC
Activtrades vs Forex.com
Head-to-Head Comparison 2026
Our Verdict
Activtrades offers 6 instrument types, while Forex.com offers 5. The minimum deposit is lower at Activtrades with 0 €. On spreads, Activtrades offers EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (typical), while Forex.com offers EUR/USD from 0.8 pip (Standard), 0.2 pip (RAW) + $5.00 per lot.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Activtrades | Forex.com |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 (650 reviews) | 4.2/5 (1300 reviews) |
| Regulation | FCA/CSSF | FCA/NFA/ASIC |
| Fees | From 0.5 pips, no commission | From 0.2 pips (Commission), from 0.8 pips (Standard) |
| Min. Deposit | 0 € | 100 $ |
| Instruments | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, ETFs CFDs, Bonds CFDs | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Crypto CFDs |
| Platforms | ActivTrader, MT4, MT5 | Forex.com Web, Forex.com App, MT4, MT5, TradingView |
| Options Trading | No | No |
| Spread (typical) | EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (typical) | EUR/USD from 0.8 pip (Standard), 0.2 pip (RAW) + $5.00 per lot |
| Inactivity Fee | €10/month after 6 months of inactivity | $15/month after 12 months of inactivity |
| Founded | 2001 | 2001 |
| Headquarters | London | New Jersey |
Detailed Comparison
Fee Comparison
Activtrades: From 0.5 pips, no commission. Minimum deposit: 0 €. Spread: EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (typical). Inactivity fee: €10/month after 6 months of inactivity.
Forex.com: From 0.2 pips (Commission), from 0.8 pips (Standard). Minimum deposit: 100 $. Spread: EUR/USD from 0.8 pip (Standard), 0.2 pip (RAW) + $5.00 per lot. Inactivity fee: $15/month after 12 months of inactivity.
Product Range
Activtrades (6 categories)
Forex.com (5 categories)
Trading Platforms
Activtrades
- ActivTrader
- MT4
- MT5
Forex.com
- Forex.com Web
- Forex.com App
- MT4
- MT5
- TradingView
Regulation & Security
Activtrades is regulated by FCA/CSSF (HQ: London).
Forex.com is regulated by FCA/NFA/ASIC (HQ: New Jersey).
Who Is It For?
Activtrades
FCA-regulated broker with award-winning customer support
✓ Award-winning customer service
✓ Proprietary ActivTrader platform
✓ No minimum deposit
✗ Relatively small product selection
✗ No real stocks
Forex.com
Established US forex broker with global reach
✓ Over 20 years of experience
✓ NFA-regulated (US broker)
✓ TradingView integration
✗ No real stocks
✗ Inactivity fee after 12 months
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Activtrades
FCA-regulated broker with award-winning customer support
Open Account →From 0 € min. deposit