Eightcap vs Equiti
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Eightcap and Equiti.
EightcapTrust 8.4/10
ASIC
CySEC
SCB
FSA-Seychelles
AU-based broker (founded 2009). Strong crypto CFD coverage and TradingView integration. Raw spreads with $7/lot commission. Smaller than Pepperstone but rapidly growing.
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: Eightcap has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: Eightcap is tighter on EUR/USD.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Eightcap | Equiti |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Regulators | ASIC, CySEC, SCB, FSA-Seychelles | FCA, CySEC, JSC, DFSA, FSA-Seychelles, SCA-UAE |
| Headquarters | — | London, United Kingdom |
| Founded | — | 2008 |
| Min deposit | $100 | $0.00 |
| Max leverage | 1:500 | 1:500 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.10 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 |
| Withdrawal methods | — | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller |
| Withdrawal speed | — | 24h |
| Base currencies | — | USD, EUR, GBP |
Eightcap is best for
Crypto CFD traders
TradingView users
AU residents
Equiti is best for
Day traders
Swing traders