Admirals
CySEC/FCA/ASIC
XTB
KNF/FCA/CySEC
Admirals vs XTB
Head-to-Head Comparison 2026
By SofiaOur Verdict
XTB has a higher rating of 4.4/5 compared to Admirals (4.2/5). The minimum deposit is lower at XTB with 0 €. 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 XTB offers EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Standard).
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Comparison Table
| Criteria | Admirals | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 (1300 reviews) | 4.4/5 (2100 reviews)✓ |
| Regulation | CySEC/FCA/ASIC | KNF/FCA/CySEC |
| Fees | 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 |
| Min. Deposit | 100 € | 0 € |
| Instruments | Forex, CFDs, Stocks CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, ETFs | Stocks, ETFs, CFDs, Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, MetaTrader Supreme Edition, Admirals App | xStation 5, xStation Mobile |
| Options Trading | No, CFDs on forex, stocks and more | No, but over 6,000 stocks and ETFs commission-free |
| Spread (typical) | EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Trade.MT5), 0.0 pip (Zero.MT5) + $1.80–3.00 per lot | EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Standard) |
| Execution Speed | — | ~85 ms (Median) |
| Inactivity Fee | €10/month after 24 months of inactivity | €10/month after 12 months of inactivity |
| Founded | 2001 | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Tallinn | Warsaw |
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.
XTB: 0% commission on stock CFDs (up to €100,000/month), spreads from 0.1 pip. Minimum deposit: 0 €. Spread: EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Standard). Inactivity fee: €10/month after 12 months of inactivity.
Execution Quality
Admirals
No data available
XTB
Execution: ~85 ms (Median)
Product Range
Admirals (7 categories)
XTB (7 categories)
Trading Platforms
Admirals
- MT4
- MT5
- MetaTrader Supreme Edition
- Admirals App
XTB
- xStation 5
- xStation Mobile
Regulation & Security
Admirals is regulated by CySEC/FCA/ASIC (HQ: Tallinn).
XTB is regulated by KNF/FCA/CySEC (HQ: Warsaw).
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
XTB
Publicly 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
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XTB
Publicly traded CFD broker with award-winning xStation platform
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