Our Verdict
FXTM has a higher rating of 4/5 compared to Octa (3.8/5). FXTM offers 7 instrument types, while Octa offers 6. The minimum deposit is lower at FXTM with 10 $. On spreads, FXTM offers EUR/USD from 1.5 pip (Standard), 0.0 pip (Advantage) + $4.00 per lot round turn, while Octa offers EUR/USD from 0.6 pip (typical), no commissions — spread only. Octa charges no inactivity fee, while the other does.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | FXTM | Octa |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 (1800 reviews)✓ | 3.8/5 (1200 reviews) |
| Regulation | FCA/CySEC | CySEC |
| Fees | from 0.0 pips (ECN) + $2 commission per lot | from 0.6 pips Forex, no commission |
| Min. Deposit | 10 $ | 25 $ |
| Instruments | Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Crypto CFDs, Metals | Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto CFDs, Stocks CFDs |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, FXTM Trader App | MT4, MT5, OctaTrader |
| Options Trading | No | No |
| Spread (typical) | EUR/USD from 1.5 pip (Standard), 0.0 pip (Advantage) + $4.00 per lot round turn | EUR/USD from 0.6 pip (typical), no commissions — spread only |
| Inactivity Fee | €5/month after 6 months of inactivity | None |
| Founded | 2011 | 2011 |
| Headquarters | London | Limassol |
Detailed Comparison
Fee Comparison
FXTM: from 0.0 pips (ECN) + $2 commission per lot. Minimum deposit: 10 $. Spread: EUR/USD from 1.5 pip (Standard), 0.0 pip (Advantage) + $4.00 per lot round turn. Inactivity fee: €5/month after 6 months of inactivity.
Octa: from 0.6 pips Forex, no commission. Minimum deposit: 25 $. Spread: EUR/USD from 0.6 pip (typical), no commissions — spread only.
Product Range
FXTM (7 categories)
Octa (6 categories)
Trading Platforms
FXTM
- MT4
- MT5
- FXTM Trader App
Octa
- MT4
- MT5
- OctaTrader
Regulation & Security
FXTM is regulated by FCA/CySEC (HQ: London).
Octa is regulated by CySEC (HQ: Limassol).
Who Is It For?
FXTM
Award-winning Forex broker with ECN access and copy trading
✓ FCA and CySEC-regulated with EU investor protection
✓ Very low ECN commissions from $2 per lot
✓ Copy trading via FXTM Invest
✗ Inactivity fee after 6 months
✗ Stock CFDs only on MT5 account
Octa
CySEC-regulated Forex broker with copy trading and competitive conditions
✓ CySEC-regulated with EU deposit protection
✓ Commission-free trading
✓ Proprietary OctaTrader platform with copy trading
✗ Spreads wider than with ECN brokers
✗ Limited research and analysis tools
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Octa
CySEC-regulated Forex broker with copy trading and competitive conditions
Open Account →From 25 $ min. deposit