Admirals
CySEC/FCA/ASIC
eToro
CySEC/FCA/ASIC
Admirals vs eToro
Head-to-Head Comparison 2026
Our Verdict
eToro has a higher rating of 4.5/5 compared to Admirals (4.2/5). The minimum deposit is lower at eToro with 50 $. Admirals has been in the market since 2001, making it the more experienced provider. On spreads, Admirals offers EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Trade.MT5), 0.0 pip (Zero.MT5) + $1.80–3.00 per lot, while eToro offers EUR/USD from 1.0 pip (typical).
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Admirals | eToro |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 (1300 reviews) | 4.5/5 (3200 reviews)✓ |
| Regulation | CySEC/FCA/ASIC | CySEC/FCA/ASIC |
| Fees | Spreads from 0.5 pip, stock CFDs from $0.02 per share | 0% commission on stocks, spreads from 1 pip on forex |
| Min. Deposit | 100 € | 50 $ |
| Instruments | Forex, CFDs, Stocks CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, ETFs | Stocks, ETFs, CFDs, Forex, Crypto, Commodities, Indices |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, MetaTrader Supreme Edition, Admirals App | eToro Platform, eToro App |
| Options Trading | No, CFDs on forex, stocks and more | No, but stocks, CFDs, crypto and copy trading |
| Spread (typical) | EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Trade.MT5), 0.0 pip (Zero.MT5) + $1.80–3.00 per lot | EUR/USD from 1.0 pip (typical) |
| Inactivity Fee | €10/month after 24 months of inactivity | $10/month after 12 months of inactivity |
| Founded | 2001 | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Tallinn | Tel Aviv |
Detailed Comparison
Fee Comparison
Admirals: Spreads from 0.5 pip, stock CFDs from $0.02 per share. Minimum deposit: 100 €. Spread: EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Trade.MT5), 0.0 pip (Zero.MT5) + $1.80–3.00 per lot. Inactivity fee: €10/month after 24 months of inactivity.
eToro: 0% commission on stocks, spreads from 1 pip on forex. Minimum deposit: 50 $. Spread: EUR/USD from 1.0 pip (typical). Inactivity fee: $10/month after 12 months of inactivity.
Product Range
Admirals (7 categories)
eToro (7 categories)
Trading Platforms
Admirals
- MT4
- MT5
- MetaTrader Supreme Edition
- Admirals App
eToro
- eToro Platform
- eToro App
Regulation & Security
Admirals is regulated by CySEC/FCA/ASIC (HQ: Tallinn).
eToro is regulated by CySEC/FCA/ASIC (HQ: Tel Aviv).
Who Is It For?
Admirals
Multi-regulated broker with MetaTrader Supreme Edition
✓ MetaTrader Supreme Edition with extra tools
✓ Comprehensive educational resources
✓ Multiple account types available
✗ Inactivity fee after 24 months
✗ No BaFin regulation
eToro
World-leading social trading platform with multi-asset offering
✓ Social trading and copy trading
✓ 0% commission on real stocks
✓ User-friendly platform
✗ Spreads higher than ECN brokers
✗ $5 withdrawal fee
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eToro
World-leading social trading platform with multi-asset offering
Open Account →From 50 $ min. deposit