AdmiralsSpreads from 0.5 pip, stock CFDs from $0.02 per share
- Published fee
- Spreads from 0.5 pip, stock CFDs from $0.02 per share
- Minimum deposit
- 100 €
- Inactivity
- €10/month after 24 months of inactivity
Broker comparison
Admirals vs.
Vantage
Which broker fits your needs?
Platforms, products and fees side by side.
Updated: October 2026
See comparisonAdmirals
VantageVS
Summary
Your goal decides
Admirals has a higher rating of 4.2/5 compared to Vantage (4.1/5). The minimum deposit is lower at Vantage with 50 $. Oversight: Admirals: CySEC/FCA/ASIC; Vantage: ASIC/FCA. Admirals: No, CFDs on forex, stocks and more. Vantage: No, CFD and forex trading. Admirals has been in the market since 2001, making it the more experienced provider.
AdmiralsMulti-regulated broker with MetaTrader Supreme Edition
VantageAustralian broker with Raw ECN spreads and copy trading
At a glance
The key differences
| Criterion | Admirals | Vantage |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, MetaTrader Supreme Edition, Admirals App | MT4, MT5, Vantage App, ProTrader |
| Product types | Forex, CFDs, Stocks CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, ETFs | Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Crypto, ETFs |
| Options trading | No, CFDs on forex, stocks and more | No, CFD and forex trading |
| Fee model | 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 |
| Minimum deposit | 100 € | 50 $ |
| Regulation | CySEC/FCA/ASIC | ASIC/FCA |
| More information | Details | Details |
Platforms
Admirals
MT4, MT5, MetaTrader Supreme Edition, Admirals App
Vantage
MT4, MT5, Vantage App, ProTrader
Product types
Admirals
Forex, CFDs, Stocks CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, ETFs
Vantage
Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Crypto, ETFs
Options trading
Admirals
No, CFDs on forex, stocks and more
Vantage
No, CFD and forex trading
Fee model
Admirals
Spreads from 0.5 pip, stock CFDs from $0.02 per share
Vantage
Raw ECN: from 0.0 pip + $3/lot, Standard: from 1.0 pip
Minimum deposit
Admirals
100 €
Vantage
50 $
Regulation
Admirals
CySEC/FCA/ASIC
Vantage
ASIC/FCA
Product access and costs depend on market, account and permissions.
Detailed comparison
Comparing fees
Compare total costs, not just the order fee.
AdmiralsVantageRaw ECN: from 0.0 pip + $3/lot, Standard: from 1.0 pip
- Published fee
- Raw ECN: from 0.0 pip + $3/lot, Standard: from 1.0 pip
- Minimum deposit
- 50 $
- Spread figure
- EUR/USD from 0.0 pip (Raw ECN) + $3.00 per lot per side, 1.1 pip (Standard)
The relevant costs depend on market, currency, order size and trading style.
Execution quality
Order type, venue and liquidity affect execution.
AdmiralsCheck the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.
Provider informationVantageCheck the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.
Provider informationProduct range
AdmiralsForexCFDsStocks CFDsIndicesCommoditiesCryptoETFs
VantageForexCFDsIndicesCommoditiesStocks CFDsCryptoETFs
Categories come from broker profiles. Check specific markets and permissions before deciding.
Trading platforms
AdmiralsMT4 · MT5 · MetaTrader Supreme Edition · Admirals App
Admirals offers MT4, MT5, the exclusive MetaTrader Supreme Edition, and the Admirals App. The MetaTrader Supreme Edition extends the standard MetaTrader with professional additional tools: Mini Terminal for quick trading, Trade Terminal for advanced order management, Tick Chart Trader, and Sentiment Trader. MT4 and MT5 provide access to automated trading with Expert Advisors. The Admirals App enables mobile trading with price queries, charts, and order placement.
Explore platformVantageMT4 · MT5 · Vantage App · ProTrader
Vantage offers four trading platforms: MT4 and MT5 as proven MetaTrader platforms with Expert Advisors and automated strategies. ProTrader is the advanced platform with TradingView integration, enhanced charting, and social trading features. The Vantage App provides full-featured mobile trading with real-time quotes, copy trading, and order placement. All platforms support the Raw ECN account with spreads from 0.0 pip.
Explore platformRegulation does not prevent market losses. The relevant authority depends on the contracting entity.
Your investor profile
Who might it suit?
AdmiralsMulti-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
VantageAustralian 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
Find the broker that fits
Admirals oder Vantage?
Side by side. Decided with knowledge.
See the differences that matter, and the Academy lessons that explain them.
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- Fees
- Platform
- Regulation
- Matching lessons
Two brokers. Many options. Your call.
Admirals and Vantage do not earn the same way
The table shows what they cost. These lessons show how they earn, which is what the difference is made of.
Who is on the other side?
Whether your order leaves the building or stops at the desk
Open the lesson →Taking the other side
What it means when the broker holds the other side itself
Open the lesson →The fill you actually get
Why the price on screen and the price you get are not the same
Open the lesson →Your questions
Frequently asked questions
How do fees differ between Admirals and Vantage?
Admirals: Spreads from 0.5 pip, stock CFDs from $0.02 per share. Vantage: Raw ECN: from 0.0 pip + $3/lot, Standard: from 1.0 pip. Compare total costs for the specific market, product, currency and order size in the current fee schedule.
Which broker offers more products: Admirals or Vantage?
Admirals offers Forex, CFDs, Stocks CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, ETFs. Vantage offers Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Crypto, ETFs.
How are Admirals and Vantage regulated?
The broker profiles list CySEC/FCA/ASIC for Admirals and ASIC/FCA for Vantage. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is Admirals or Vantage better for beginners?
Admirals lists a 100 € minimum deposit and offers MT4, MT5, MetaTrader Supreme Edition, Admirals App. Vantage lists 50 $ and offers MT4, MT5, Vantage App, ProTrader. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
Admirals vs Vantage: Which broker is better overall?
The choice between Admirals (4.2/5, 1300 reviews) and Vantage (4.1/5, 680 reviews) depends on your needs. Admirals: Multi-regulated broker with MetaTrader Supreme Edition. Vantage: Australian broker with Raw ECN spreads and copy trading.
How do spreads compare between Admirals and Vantage?
Admirals offers typical spreads of EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Trade.MT5), 0.0 pip (Zero.MT5) + $1.80–3.00 per lot. Vantage offers EUR/USD from 0.0 pip (Raw ECN) + $3.00 per lot per side, 1.1 pip (Standard). Tighter spreads reduce trading costs especially for active trading.
Do Admirals or Vantage charge an inactivity fee?
Admirals: €10/month after 24 months of inactivity. Vantage: no inactivity fee.
Your next step
Your next step
AdmiralsMulti-regulated broker with MetaTrader Supreme Edition
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