CMC Markets

4.3(1400)

BaFin/FCA

Plus500

4.5(2156)

FCA/CySEC/ASIC/FMA

CMC Markets vs Plus500

Head-to-Head Comparison 2026

Our Verdict

Plus500 has a higher rating of 4.5/5 compared to CMC Markets (4.3/5). The minimum deposit is lower at CMC Markets with 0 €. CMC Markets is BaFin-regulated, while Plus500 is supervised by FCA/CySEC/ASIC/FMA. Plus500 offers options trading, while the other does not.

Comparison Table

Criteria	CMC Markets	Plus500
Rating	4.3/5 (1400 reviews)	4.5/5 (2156 reviews)✓
Regulation	BaFin/FCA	FCA/CySEC/ASIC/FMA
Fees	Spreads from 0.7 pip on forex, no commission on standard account	Spread-based, no commission
Min. Deposit	0 €	100 €
Instruments	CFDs, Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Treasuries	Stocks CFDs, Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto, Options CFDs
Platforms	Next Generation, MT4, CMC Mobile	Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 App
Options Trading	No, CFDs and spread betting	Yes, Options CFDs
Founded	1989	2008
Headquarters	London	Haifa, Israel

Detailed Comparison

Fee Comparison

CMC Markets: Spreads from 0.7 pip on forex, no commission on standard account. Minimum deposit: 0 €.

Plus500: Spread-based, no commission. Minimum deposit: 100 €.

Product Range

CMC Markets (6 categories)

CFDsForexIndicesCommoditiesStocks CFDsTreasuries

Plus500 (6 categories)

Stocks CFDsForexCommoditiesIndicesCryptoOptions CFDs

Trading Platforms

CMC Markets

Next Generation
MT4
CMC Mobile

Plus500

Plus500 WebTrader
Plus500 App

Regulation & Security

CMC Markets is regulated by BaFin/FCA (HQ: London).

Plus500 is regulated by FCA/CySEC/ASIC/FMA (HQ: Haifa, Israel).

Who Is It For?

CMC Markets

Award-winning Next Generation platform with over 12,000 products

✓ Award-winning Next Generation platform

✓ Over 12,000 CFD products

✓ BaFin-regulated

✗ Only CFD trading, no real stocks

✗ Inactivity fee after 12 months

Plus500

Publicly traded CFD broker with user-friendly platform

✓ Very user-friendly platform

✓ Publicly traded company

✓ No commissions

✗ CFD trading only

✗ No MT4/MT5

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CMC Markets or Plus500 cheaper?

CMC Markets charges Spreads from 0.7 pip on forex, no commission on standard account. Plus500 charges Spread-based, no commission. The minimum deposit is 0 € at CMC Markets and 100 € at Plus500.

Which broker offers more products: CMC Markets or Plus500?

CMC Markets offers CFDs, Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Treasuries. Plus500 offers Stocks CFDs, Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto, Options CFDs.

Which broker is better regulated?

CMC Markets is regulated by BaFin/FCA. Plus500 is regulated by FCA/CySEC/ASIC/FMA. CMC Markets has BaFin regulation, which is particularly advantageous for German investors.

Is CMC Markets or Plus500 better for beginners?

CMC Markets has a minimum deposit of 0 € and offers Next Generation, MT4, CMC Mobile as platforms. Plus500 has a minimum deposit of 100 € and offers Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 App. CMC Markets has the lower entry barrier.

CMC Markets vs Plus500: Which broker is better overall?

The choice between CMC Markets (4.3/5, 1400 reviews) and Plus500 (4.5/5, 2156 reviews) depends on your needs. CMC Markets: Award-winning Next Generation platform with over 12,000 products. Plus500: Publicly traded CFD broker with user-friendly platform.

CMC Markets

Award-winning Next Generation platform with over 12,000 products

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From 0 € min. deposit

Plus500

Publicly traded CFD broker with user-friendly platform

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From 100 € min. deposit

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