Equiti vs Plus500
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Equiti and Plus500.
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.
Plus500Trust 8.3/10
ASIC
FCA
CySEC
FMA-NZ
CFD specialist with proprietary platform. Listed on London Stock Exchange (PLUS.L). 7 global regulators including FMA-NZ. Best for ease of use, not for advanced trading.
Quick verdict
- Trust: Plus500 has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: Equiti is tighter on EUR/USD.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Equiti | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Regulators | FCA, CySEC, JSC, DFSA, FSA-Seychelles, SCA-UAE | ASIC, FCA, CySEC, FMA-NZ, MAS, FSCA |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | — |
| Founded | 2008 | — |
| Min deposit | $0.00 | $100 |
| Max leverage | 1:500 | 1:30 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.60 pips | 0.80 pips |
| Commission per lot | $4 | $0.00 |
| Raw spread account | ||
| Standard account | ||
| Swap-free account | ||
| cTrader | ||
| MT4 | ||
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| 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 | — |
Equiti is best for
Day traders
Swing traders
Plus500 is best for
Beginners
CFD traders
NZ residents wanting FMA-regulated broker