Broker comparison

Admirals vs.
XTB

Which broker fits your needs?

Platforms, products and fees side by side.

Updated: October 2026

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Summary

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XTB has a higher rating of 4.4/5 compared to Admirals (4.2/5). The minimum deposit is lower at XTB with 0 €. Admirals has been in the market since 2001, making it the more experienced provider. On spreads, Admirals offers EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Trade.MT5), 0.0 pip (Zero.MT5) + $1.80–3.00 per lot, while XTB offers EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Standard).

Multi-regulated broker with MetaTrader Supreme Edition

Publicly traded CFD broker with award-winning xStation platform

At a glance

The key differences

Criterion
PlatformsMT4, MT5, MetaTrader Supreme Edition, Admirals AppxStation 5, xStation Mobile
Product typesForex, CFDs, Stocks CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, ETFsStocks, ETFs, CFDs, Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto
Options tradingNo, CFDs on forex, stocks and moreNo, but over 6,000 stocks and ETFs commission-free
Fee modelSpreads from 0.5 pip, stock CFDs from $0.02 per share0% commission on stock CFDs (up to €100,000/month), spreads from 0.1 pip
Minimum deposit100 €0 €
RegulationCySEC/FCA/ASICKNF/FCA/CySEC
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Platforms

Admirals

MT4, MT5, MetaTrader Supreme Edition, Admirals App

XTB

xStation 5, xStation Mobile

Product types

Admirals

Forex, CFDs, Stocks CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, ETFs

XTB

Stocks, ETFs, CFDs, Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto

Options trading

Admirals

No, CFDs on forex, stocks and more

XTB

No, but over 6,000 stocks and ETFs commission-free

Fee model

Admirals

Spreads from 0.5 pip, stock CFDs from $0.02 per share

XTB

0% commission on stock CFDs (up to €100,000/month), spreads from 0.1 pip

Minimum deposit

Admirals

100 €

XTB

0 €

Regulation

Admirals

CySEC/FCA/ASIC

XTB

KNF/FCA/CySEC

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Details

Product access and costs depend on market, account and permissions.

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Comparing fees

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Spreads from 0.5 pip, stock CFDs from $0.02 per share

Published fee
Spreads from 0.5 pip, stock CFDs from $0.02 per share
Minimum deposit
100 €
Inactivity
€10/month after 24 months of inactivity
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0% commission on stock CFDs (up to €100,000/month), spreads from 0.1 pip

Published fee
0% commission on stock CFDs (up to €100,000/month), spreads from 0.1 pip
Minimum deposit
0 €
Inactivity
€10/month after 12 months of inactivity
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The relevant costs depend on market, currency, order size and trading style.

Execution quality

Order type, venue and liquidity affect execution.

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Provider information

Product range

ForexCFDsStocks CFDsIndicesCommoditiesCryptoETFs
StocksETFsCFDsForexCommoditiesIndicesCrypto

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Trading platforms

MT4 · MT5 · MetaTrader Supreme Edition · Admirals App

Admirals offers MT4, MT5, the exclusive MetaTrader Supreme Edition, and the Admirals App. The MetaTrader Supreme Edition extends the standard MetaTrader with professional additional tools: Mini Terminal for quick trading, Trade Terminal for advanced order management, Tick Chart Trader, and Sentiment Trader. MT4 and MT5 provide access to automated trading with Expert Advisors. The Admirals App enables mobile trading with price queries, charts, and order placement.

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xStation 5 · xStation Mobile

XTB offers the award-winning xStation 5 and the xStation Mobile app. xStation 5 features a modern interface with real-time charts, over 30 technical indicators, drawing tools, and integrated market analyses. The platform provides a stock scanner, trade calculator, market sentiment display, and performance statistics. The xStation Mobile app mirrors the full range of features on the smartphone. Various order types including stop loss and take profit are supported.

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Regulation & security

CySEC/FCA/ASIC

Regulatory information

KNF/FCA/CySEC

Regulatory information

Regulation does not prevent market losses. The relevant authority depends on the contracting entity.

Your investor profile

Who might it suit?

Multi-regulated broker with MetaTrader Supreme Edition

  • MetaTrader Supreme Edition with extra tools
  • Comprehensive educational resources
  • Multiple account types available
  • Inactivity fee after 24 months
  • No BaFin regulation

Publicly traded CFD broker with award-winning xStation platform

  • Award-winning xStation platform
  • 0% commission on stocks up to €100,000
  • Publicly traded company
  • Inactivity fee after 12 months
  • No MetaTrader 4/5

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Your questions

Frequently asked questions

How do fees differ between Admirals and XTB?
Admirals: Spreads from 0.5 pip, stock CFDs from $0.02 per share. XTB: 0% commission on stock CFDs (up to €100,000/month), spreads from 0.1 pip. Compare total costs for the specific market, product, currency and order size in the current fee schedule.
Which broker offers more products: Admirals or XTB?
Admirals offers Forex, CFDs, Stocks CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, ETFs. XTB offers Stocks, ETFs, CFDs, Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto.
How are Admirals and XTB regulated?
The broker profiles list CySEC/FCA/ASIC for Admirals and KNF/FCA/CySEC for XTB. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is Admirals or XTB better for beginners?
Admirals lists a 100 € minimum deposit and offers MT4, MT5, MetaTrader Supreme Edition, Admirals App. XTB lists 0 € and offers xStation 5, xStation Mobile. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
Admirals vs XTB: Which broker is better overall?
The choice between Admirals (4.2/5, 1300 reviews) and XTB (4.4/5, 2100 reviews) depends on your needs. Admirals: Multi-regulated broker with MetaTrader Supreme Edition. XTB: Publicly traded CFD broker with award-winning xStation platform.
How do spreads compare between Admirals and XTB?
Admirals offers typical spreads of EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Trade.MT5), 0.0 pip (Zero.MT5) + $1.80–3.00 per lot. XTB offers EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Standard). Tighter spreads reduce trading costs especially for active trading.
Do Admirals or XTB charge an inactivity fee?
Admirals: €10/month after 24 months of inactivity. XTB: €10/month after 12 months of inactivity.

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