AvaTrade
CBI/ASIC/FSA/FSCA
eToro
CySEC/FCA/ASIC
AvaTrade vs eToro
Head-to-Head Comparison 2026
By SofiaOur Verdict
AvaTrade offers AvaOptions for CFD options trading, which eToro doesn't have. eToro scores with social trading, copy trading, and 0% stock commission. AvaTrade is suitable for traders who want to trade options CFDs, eToro for investors who prefer social trading and real stocks.
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Comparison Table
| Criteria | AvaTrade | eToro |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 (1534 reviews)✓ | 4.5/5 (3200 reviews) |
| Regulation | CBI/ASIC/FSA/FSCA | CySEC/FCA/ASIC |
| Fees | Variable spreads, no commission | 0% commission on stocks, spreads from 1 pip on forex |
| Min. Deposit | 100 € | 50 $ |
| Instruments | Forex, Stocks CFDs, Commodities, Indices, Crypto, Options✓ | Stocks, ETFs, CFDs, Forex, Crypto, Commodities, Indices |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, AvaTradeGO, AvaOptions | eToro Platform, eToro App✓ |
| Options Trading | Yes, AvaOptions platform | No, but stocks, CFDs, crypto and copy trading |
| Spread (typical) | EUR/USD from 0.9 pip (Standard) | EUR/USD from 1.0 pip (typical) |
| Inactivity Fee | $50 after 3 months of inactivity | $10/month after 12 months of inactivity |
| Founded | 2006 | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Dublin, Irland | Tel Aviv |
Detailed Comparison
Fee Comparison
AvaTrade: Variable spreads, no commission. Minimum deposit: 100 €. Spread: EUR/USD from 0.9 pip (Standard). Inactivity fee: $50 after 3 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
AvaTradeAvaTrade (6 categories)
eToro (7 categories)
Trading Platforms
eToroAvaTrade
- MT4
- MT5
- AvaTradeGO
- AvaOptions
eToro
- eToro Platform
- eToro App
Regulation & Security
AvaTrade is regulated by CBI/ASIC/FSA/FSCA (HQ: Dublin, Irland).
eToro is regulated by CySEC/FCA/ASIC (HQ: Tel Aviv).
Who Is It For?
eToroAvaTrade
Multi-regulated broker with dedicated AvaOptions platform
✓ Dedicated AvaOptions platform
✓ MT4/MT5 + AvaTradeGO
✓ Multi-regulated globally
✗ Inactivity fee after 3 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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AvaTrade
Multi-regulated broker with dedicated AvaOptions platform
Open Account →From 100 € min. deposit
eToro
World-leading social trading platform with multi-asset offering
Open Account →From 50 $ min. deposit