Dukascopy vs Equiti
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Dukascopy and Equiti.
DukascopyTrust 8.9/10
FINMA
JFSA
FCMC
Geneva-based Swiss bank broker with FINMA and JFSA regulation, running an ECN model on its proprietary JForex platform. Tight raw spreads and CHF 100,000 investor protection make it a serious pick for algo and systematic traders.
EquitiTrust 8.1/10
FCA
CySEC
JSC
DFSA
Multi-region broker headquartered in London with strong regulatory presence in Jordan, Cyprus and the UAE. STP execution model and zero minimum on the Standard account, with raw spreads from 0.0 pips for active traders.
Quick verdict
- Trust: Dukascopy has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: Dukascopy is tighter on EUR/USD.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Dukascopy | Equiti |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.9 | 8.1 |
| Regulators | FINMA, JFSA, FCMC | FCA, CySEC, JSC, DFSA, FSA-Seychelles, SCA-UAE |
| Headquarters | Geneva, Switzerland | London, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1998 | 2008 |
| Min deposit | $100 | $0.00 |
| Max leverage | 1:200 | 1:500 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.20 pips | 0.60 pips |
| Commission per lot | $7 | $4 |
| Raw spread account | ||
| Standard account | ||
| Swap-free account | ||
| cTrader | ||
| MT4 | ||
| MT5 | ||
| TradingView | ||
| Scalping allowed | ||
| EAs / algo allowed | ||
| Hedging allowed | ||
| Copy trading | ||
| Deposit methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller |
| Withdrawal methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller |
| Withdrawal speed | 24h | 24h |
| Base currencies | USD, EUR, GBP, CHF, JPY | USD, EUR, GBP |
Dukascopy is best for
Algo traders
Day traders
Scalpers
Equiti is best for
Day traders
Swing traders