AvaTrade
CBI/ASIC/FSA/FSCA
Libertex
CySEC
AvaTrade vs Libertex
Head-to-Head Comparison 2026
Our Verdict
Libertex has a higher rating of 4.9/5 compared to AvaTrade (4.7/5). Libertex has been in the market since 1997, making it the more experienced provider. On spreads, AvaTrade offers EUR/USD from 0.9 pip (Standard), while Libertex offers EUR/USD from 0.3 pip (typical), commission 0.03% per trade.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | AvaTrade | Libertex |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 (1534 reviews) | 4.9/5 (2847 reviews)✓ |
| Regulation | CBI/ASIC/FSA/FSCA | CySEC |
| Fees | Variable spreads, no commission | Commission only, Zero-Spread |
| Min. Deposit | 100 € | 100 € |
| Instruments | Forex, Stocks CFDs, Commodities, Indices, Crypto, Options | Stocks CFDs, Forex, Crypto, Options CFDs, ETFs, Indices |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, AvaTradeGO, AvaOptions | MT4, MT5, Libertex Platform |
| Options Trading | Yes, AvaOptions platform | Yes, over 300 CFDs |
| Spread (typical) | EUR/USD from 0.9 pip (Standard) | EUR/USD from 0.3 pip (typical), commission 0.03% per trade |
| Inactivity Fee | $50 after 3 months of inactivity | €5/month after 180 days of inactivity |
| Founded | 2006 | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Dublin, Irland | Limassol, Zypern |
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.
Libertex: Commission only, Zero-Spread. Minimum deposit: 100 €. Spread: EUR/USD from 0.3 pip (typical), commission 0.03% per trade. Inactivity fee: €5/month after 180 days of inactivity.
Product Range
AvaTrade (6 categories)
Libertex (6 categories)
Trading Platforms
AvaTrade
- MT4
- MT5
- AvaTradeGO
- AvaOptions
Libertex
- MT4
- MT5
- Libertex Platform
Regulation & Security
AvaTrade is regulated by CBI/ASIC/FSA/FSCA (HQ: Dublin, Irland).
Libertex is regulated by CySEC (HQ: Limassol, Zypern).
Who Is It For?
AvaTrade
Multi-regulated broker with dedicated AvaOptions platform
✓ Dedicated AvaOptions platform
✓ MT4/MT5 + AvaTradeGO
✓ Multi-regulated globally
✗ Inactivity fee after 3 months
✗ No BaFin regulation
Libertex
Award-winning CFD platform with zero-spread trading since 1997
✓ Zero-Spread Trading
✓ Fast execution
✓ User-friendly platform
✗ No BaFin regulation
✗ Mainly CFD trading
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AvaTrade
Multi-regulated broker with dedicated AvaOptions platform
Open Account →From 100 € min. deposit
Libertex
Award-winning CFD platform with zero-spread trading since 1997
Open Account →From 100 € min. deposit