Dukascopy vs Skilling
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Dukascopy and Skilling.
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.
SkillingTrust 8.2/10
CySEC
FSA-Seychelles
Scandinavian-built broker (CySEC and FSA-Seychelles regulated) with a clean modern platform and cTrader integration. Premium account spreads from 0.1 pips with $3.50 commission, and Nordic clients can verify with BankID for instant onboarding.
Quick verdict
- Trust: Dukascopy has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: Dukascopy is tighter on EUR/USD.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Dukascopy | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.9 | 8.2 |
| Regulators | FINMA, JFSA, FCMC | CySEC, FSA-Seychelles |
| Headquarters | Geneva, Switzerland | Limassol, Cyprus |
| Founded | 1998 | 2016 |
| Min deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Max leverage | 1:200 | 1:500 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.20 pips | 0.70 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, Trustly |
| 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
Skilling is best for
Beginners
Day traders
Scalpers