Markets.com vs Skilling
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Markets.com and Skilling.
Markets.comTrust 8.6/10
CySEC
FCA
ASIC
FSCA
Multi-asset CFD broker operated by Safecap Investments under the Finalto Group, with CySEC, FCA, ASIC and FSCA entities. The MarketsX proprietary platform layers sentiment data and analyst coverage over standard MT4/MT5 access.
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: Markets.com has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: Markets.com and Skilling have identical EUR/USD spreads.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Markets.com | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Regulators | CySEC, FCA, ASIC, FSCA, FSC-BVI | CySEC, FSA-Seychelles |
| Headquarters | Limassol, Cyprus | Limassol, Cyprus |
| Founded | 2008 | 2016 |
| Min deposit | $200 | $100 |
| Max leverage | 1:300 | 1:500 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.70 pips | 0.70 pips |
| Commission per lot | $0.00 | $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, PayPal | 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, AUD, JPY | USD, EUR, GBP |
Markets.com is best for
Beginners
Swing traders
Stock CFD traders
Skilling is best for
Beginners
Day traders
Scalpers