Equiti vs Skilling
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Equiti and Skilling.
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.
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: Skilling has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: Equiti is tighter on EUR/USD.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Equiti | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Regulators | FCA, CySEC, JSC, DFSA, FSA-Seychelles, SCA-UAE | CySEC, FSA-Seychelles |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | Limassol, Cyprus |
| Founded | 2008 | 2016 |
| Min deposit | $0.00 | $100 |
| Max leverage | 1:500 | 1:500 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.60 pips | 0.70 pips |
| Commission per lot | $4 | $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, Neteller | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller |
| Withdrawal speed | 24h | 24h |
| Base currencies | USD, EUR, GBP | USD, EUR, GBP |
Equiti is best for
Day traders
Swing traders
Skilling is best for
Beginners
Day traders
Scalpers