CMC Markets

4.3(1400)

BaFin/FCA

XTB

4.4(2100)

KNF/FCA/CySEC

CMC Markets vs XTB

Head-to-Head Comparison 2026

Our Verdict

XTB has a higher rating of 4.4/5 compared to CMC Markets (4.3/5). XTB offers 7 instrument types, while CMC Markets offers 6. CMC Markets is BaFin-regulated, while XTB is supervised by KNF/FCA/CySEC. CMC Markets has been in the market since 1989, making it the more experienced provider.

Comparison Table

Criteria	CMC Markets	XTB
Rating	4.3/5 (1400 reviews)	4.4/5 (2100 reviews)✓
Regulation	BaFin/FCA	KNF/FCA/CySEC
Fees	Spreads from 0.7 pip on forex, no commission on standard account	0% commission on stock CFDs (up to €100,000/month), spreads from 0.1 pip
Min. Deposit	0 €	0 €
Instruments	CFDs, Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Treasuries	Stocks, ETFs, CFDs, Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto
Platforms	Next Generation, MT4, CMC Mobile	xStation 5, xStation Mobile
Options Trading	No, CFDs and spread betting	No, but over 6,000 stocks and ETFs commission-free
Founded	1989	2002
Headquarters	London	Warsaw

Detailed Comparison

Fee Comparison

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

XTB: 0% commission on stock CFDs (up to €100,000/month), spreads from 0.1 pip. Minimum deposit: 0 €.

Product Range

CMC Markets (6 categories)

CFDsForexIndicesCommoditiesStocks CFDsTreasuries

XTB (7 categories)

StocksETFsCFDsForexCommoditiesIndicesCrypto

Trading Platforms

CMC Markets

Next Generation
MT4
CMC Mobile

XTB

xStation 5
xStation Mobile

Regulation & Security

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

XTB is regulated by KNF/FCA/CySEC (HQ: Warsaw).

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CMC Markets or XTB cheaper?

CMC Markets charges Spreads from 0.7 pip on forex, no commission on standard account. XTB charges 0% commission on stock CFDs (up to €100,000/month), spreads from 0.1 pip. The minimum deposit is 0 € at CMC Markets and 0 € at XTB.

Which broker offers more products: CMC Markets or XTB?

CMC Markets offers CFDs, Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Treasuries. XTB offers Stocks, ETFs, CFDs, Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto.

Which broker is better regulated?

CMC Markets is regulated by BaFin/FCA. XTB is regulated by KNF/FCA/CySEC. CMC Markets has BaFin regulation, which is particularly advantageous for German investors.

Is CMC Markets or XTB better for beginners?

CMC Markets has a minimum deposit of 0 € and offers Next Generation, MT4, CMC Mobile as platforms. XTB has a minimum deposit of 0 € and offers xStation 5, xStation Mobile. CMC Markets has the lower entry barrier.

CMC Markets vs XTB: Which broker is better overall?

The choice between CMC Markets (4.3/5, 1400 reviews) and XTB (4.4/5, 2100 reviews) depends on your needs. CMC Markets: Award-winning Next Generation platform with over 12,000 products. XTB: Publicly traded CFD broker with award-winning xStation platform.

CMC Markets

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

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From 0 € min. deposit

XTB

Publicly traded CFD broker with award-winning xStation platform

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From 0 € min. deposit

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