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Axi vs OctaFX

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Axi and OctaFX.

AxiTrust 8.5/10
ASIC
FCA
DFSA
FMA-NZ

AU broker (formerly AxiTrader, founded 2007). FMA-NZ regulated. Strong copy trading via Axi Select. Raw spreads with $7/lot commission.

OctaFXTrust 7.6/10
CySEC
FSCA
MISA-Comoros

Commission-free broker built around the proprietary OctaTrader platform with strong emerging-market presence. Default swap-free accounts on every instrument and 100+ local payment options.

Quick verdict

  • Trust: Axi has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: Axi is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureAxiOctaFX
Trust score8.57.6
RegulatorsASIC, FCA, DFSA, FMA-NZCySEC, FSCA, MISA-Comoros
HeadquartersSaint Vincent and the Grenadines
Founded2011
Min deposit$0.00$25
Max leverage1:5001:500
EUR/USD spread0.10 pips0.60 pips
Commission per lot$7$0.00
Raw spread account
Standard account
Swap-free account
cTrader
MT4
MT5
TradingView
Scalping allowed
EAs / algo allowed
Hedging allowed
Copy trading
Deposit methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller, Crypto
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller, Crypto
Withdrawal speed24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR

Axi is best for

NZ residents
Copy traders
AU residents wanting FMA-NZ option

OctaFX is best for

Beginners
Swing traders
Copy traders