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.
XTB
Which broker fits your needs?
Platforms, products and fees side by side.
Checked on 22 October 2026
See comparisonAdmirals
XTBVS
Summary
Your goal decides
XTB has a higher rating of 4.4/5 compared to Admirals (4.2/5). The minimum deposit is lower at XTB with 0 €. Oversight: Admirals: CySEC/FCA/ASIC; XTB: KNF/FCA/CySEC. Admirals: No, CFDs on forex, stocks and more. XTB: No, but over 6,000 stocks and ETFs commission-free. Admirals has been in the market since 2001, making it the more experienced provider.
AdmiralsMulti-regulated broker with MetaTrader Supreme Edition
XTBPublicly traded CFD broker with award-winning xStation platform
At a glance
The key differences
| Criterion | Admirals | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, MetaTrader Supreme Edition, Admirals App | xStation 5, xStation Mobile |
| Product types | Forex, CFDs, Stocks CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, ETFs | Stocks, ETFs, CFDs, Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto |
| Options trading | No, CFDs on forex, stocks and more | No, but over 6,000 stocks and ETFs commission-free |
| Fee model | Spreads from 0.5 pip, stock CFDs from $0.02 per share | 0% commission on stock CFDs (up to €100,000/month), spreads from 0.1 pip |
| Minimum deposit | 100 € | 0 € |
| Regulation | CySEC/FCA/ASIC | KNF/FCA/CySEC |
| More information | Details | Details |
Platforms
Admirals
MT4, MT5, MetaTrader Supreme Edition, Admirals App
XTB
xStation 5, xStation Mobile
Product types
Admirals
Forex, CFDs, Stocks CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, ETFs
XTB
Stocks, ETFs, CFDs, Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto
Options trading
Admirals
No, CFDs on forex, stocks and more
XTB
No, but over 6,000 stocks and ETFs commission-free
Fee model
Admirals
Spreads from 0.5 pip, stock CFDs from $0.02 per share
XTB
0% commission on stock CFDs (up to €100,000/month), spreads from 0.1 pip
Minimum deposit
Admirals
100 €
XTB
0 €
Regulation
Admirals
CySEC/FCA/ASIC
XTB
KNF/FCA/CySEC
Product access and costs depend on market, account and permissions.
Detailed comparison
Comparing fees
Compare total costs, not just the order fee.
AdmiralsXTB0% commission on stock CFDs (up to €100,000/month), spreads from 0.1 pip
- Published fee
- 0% commission on stock CFDs (up to €100,000/month), spreads from 0.1 pip
- Minimum deposit
- 0 €
- Inactivity
- €10/month after 12 months of inactivity
The relevant costs depend on market, currency, order size and trading style.
Worked out
What does it actually cost?
Typical months at Admirals and XTB, priced from their published fee schedules. Spreads, FX and exchange fees come on top depending on the venue.
| Scenario | Admirals | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| ETF savings plan, ≈ €200 a month | €1Invest.MT5 DE: 0.10% of €200 = €0.20 → minimum €1; no savings plan | €0Savings plans free; 0% commission up to €100k monthly turnover; €0 × 1 |
| 10 stock buys of ≈ €1,000 a month | €10Invest.MT5 Germany/France: 0.10% × €1,000 = €1 (min €1) × 10 | €00% up to €100k monthly turnover (then 0.2%, min €10); 10 × €1,000 = €0 |
| 10 lots of EUR/USD a month | US$50Trade.MT5, no commission: spread from 0.5 pip (minimum, not average) × $10 × 10 | —CFD 0% commission; only generic "spreads from 0.00008", no EUR/USD-specific spread published |
| Custody and account fee per year | €0Account maintenance free; inactivity €10/month only after 24 months without trades | €0Account free; 0.02% custody only above €250k avg (removed from 27 Oct 2026) |
Checked on 22 October 2026. Prices can change; the current fee schedule is what counts. Sources: admiralmarkets.com · xtb.com · xtb.com · xtb.com
Execution quality
Order type, venue and liquidity affect execution.
AdmiralsCheck the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.
Provider informationXTBCheck the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.
Provider informationProduct range
AdmiralsForexCFDsStocks CFDsIndicesCommoditiesCryptoETFs
XTBStocksETFsCFDsForexCommoditiesIndicesCrypto
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 platformXTBxStation 5 · xStation Mobile
XTB offers the award-winning xStation 5 and the xStation Mobile app. xStation 5 features a modern interface with real-time charts, over 30 technical indicators, drawing tools, and integrated market analyses. The platform provides a stock scanner, trade calculator, market sentiment display, and performance statistics. The xStation Mobile app mirrors the full range of features on the smartphone. Various order types including stop loss and take profit are supported.
Explore platformAdmirals
Admirals Europe Ltd (formerly Admiral Markets Cyprus Ltd), Cyprus, reg. no. 310328
- Supervisor
- CySEC (licence 201/13)
XTB
XTB S.A. Zweigniederlassung Deutschland (branch of XTB S.A., Warsaw)
Regulation does not protect against market losses. What counts is the entity you sign the contract with.
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
XTBPublicly traded CFD broker with award-winning xStation platform
- Award-winning xStation platform
- 0% commission on stocks up to €100,000
- Publicly traded company
- Inactivity fee after 12 months
- No MetaTrader 4/5
Find the broker that fits
Admirals oder XTB?
Side by side. Decided with knowledge.
See the differences that matter, and the Academy lessons that explain them.
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- Fees
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- Matching lessons
Two brokers. Many options. Your call.
Admirals and XTB 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 →The fill you actually get
Why the price on screen and the price you get are not the same
Open the lesson →Where the price comes from
How several bank quotes become one spread on your screen
Open the lesson →Your questions
Frequently asked questions
How do fees differ between Admirals and XTB?
Admirals: Spreads from 0.5 pip, stock CFDs from $0.02 per share. XTB: 0% commission on stock CFDs (up to €100,000/month), spreads from 0.1 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 XTB?
Admirals offers Forex, CFDs, Stocks CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, ETFs. XTB offers Stocks, ETFs, CFDs, Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto.
How are Admirals and XTB regulated?
The broker profiles list CySEC/FCA/ASIC for Admirals and KNF/FCA/CySEC for XTB. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is Admirals or XTB better for beginners?
Admirals lists a 100 € minimum deposit and offers MT4, MT5, MetaTrader Supreme Edition, Admirals App. XTB lists 0 € and offers xStation 5, xStation Mobile. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
Admirals vs XTB: Which broker is better overall?
The choice between Admirals (4.2/5, 1300 reviews) and XTB (4.4/5, 2100 reviews) depends on your needs. Admirals: Multi-regulated broker with MetaTrader Supreme Edition. XTB: Publicly traded CFD broker with award-winning xStation platform.
How do spreads compare between Admirals and XTB?
Admirals offers typical spreads of EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Trade.MT5), 0.0 pip (Zero.MT5) + $1.80–3.00 per lot. XTB offers EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Standard). Tighter spreads reduce trading costs especially for active trading.
Do Admirals or XTB charge an inactivity fee?
Admirals: €10/month after 24 months of inactivity. XTB: €10/month after 12 months of inactivity.
Your next step
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