Admirals
CySEC/FCA/ASIC
Vantage
ASIC/FCA
Admirals vs Vantage
Head-to-Head Comparison 2026
Our Verdict
Admirals has a higher rating of 4.2/5 compared to Vantage (4.1/5). The minimum deposit is lower at Vantage 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 Vantage offers EUR/USD from 0.0 pip (Raw ECN) + $3.00 per lot per side, 1.1 pip (Standard). Vantage charges no inactivity fee, while the other does.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Admirals | Vantage |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 (1300 reviews)✓ | 4.1/5 (680 reviews) |
| Regulation | CySEC/FCA/ASIC | ASIC/FCA |
| Fees | Spreads from 0.5 pip, stock CFDs from $0.02 per share | Raw ECN: from 0.0 pip + $3/lot, Standard: from 1.0 pip |
| Min. Deposit | 100 € | 50 $ |
| Instruments | Forex, CFDs, Stocks CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, ETFs | Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Crypto, ETFs |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, MetaTrader Supreme Edition, Admirals App | MT4, MT5, Vantage App, ProTrader |
| Options Trading | No, CFDs on forex, stocks and more | No, CFD and forex 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 0.0 pip (Raw ECN) + $3.00 per lot per side, 1.1 pip (Standard) |
| Execution Speed | — | ~30 ms (Equinix LD5) |
| Inactivity Fee | €10/month after 24 months of inactivity | None |
| Founded | 2001 | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Tallinn | Sydney |
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.
Vantage: Raw ECN: from 0.0 pip + $3/lot, Standard: from 1.0 pip. Minimum deposit: 50 $. Spread: EUR/USD from 0.0 pip (Raw ECN) + $3.00 per lot per side, 1.1 pip (Standard).
Execution Quality
Admirals
No data available
Vantage
Execution: ~30 ms (Equinix LD5)
Product Range
Admirals (7 categories)
Vantage (7 categories)
Trading Platforms
Admirals
- MT4
- MT5
- MetaTrader Supreme Edition
- Admirals App
Vantage
- MT4
- MT5
- Vantage App
- ProTrader
Regulation & Security
Admirals is regulated by CySEC/FCA/ASIC (HQ: Tallinn).
Vantage is regulated by ASIC/FCA (HQ: Sydney).
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
Vantage
Australian broker with Raw ECN spreads and copy trading
✓ Raw ECN spreads from 0.0 pip
✓ Copy trading feature
✓ Low minimum deposit
✗ No BaFin regulation
✗ Limited German support