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Deriv vs.
easyMarkets

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Platforms, products and fees side by side.

Updated: October 2026

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Summary

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easyMarkets has a higher rating of 3.8/5 compared to Deriv (3.7/5). easyMarkets offers 7 instrument types, while Deriv offers 6. The minimum deposit is lower at Deriv with 5 $. Deriv has been in the market since 1999, making it the more experienced provider. On spreads, Deriv offers EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Standard), 0.2 pip (Raw) + $5.00 per lot round turn, while easyMarkets offers EUR/USD from 0.7 pip (Web Platform/MT4), fixed spreads — no slippage.

Innovative CFD broker with synthetic indices and proprietary platform

Innovative CFD broker with dealCancellation and Freeze Rate features

At a glance

The key differences

Criterion
PlatformsDeriv Trader, Deriv MT5, Deriv X, Deriv BotMT4, MT5, easyMarkets App, easyMarkets Web, TradingView
Product typesCFDs, Forex, Synthetic Indices, Commodities, Crypto CFDs, Stocks CFDsForex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto CFDs, Stocks CFDs, Options
Options tradingYes, digital options on Deriv TraderYes, Vanilla options on Forex
Fee modelfrom 0.5 pips Forex, synthetic indices commission-freefrom 0.7 pips Forex (Web/App), fixed spreads available
Minimum deposit5 $25 $
RegulationMFSACySEC/ASIC
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Platforms

Deriv

Deriv Trader, Deriv MT5, Deriv X, Deriv Bot

easyMarkets

MT4, MT5, easyMarkets App, easyMarkets Web, TradingView

Product types

Deriv

CFDs, Forex, Synthetic Indices, Commodities, Crypto CFDs, Stocks CFDs

easyMarkets

Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto CFDs, Stocks CFDs, Options

Options trading

Deriv

Yes, digital options on Deriv Trader

easyMarkets

Yes, Vanilla options on Forex

Fee model

Deriv

from 0.5 pips Forex, synthetic indices commission-free

easyMarkets

from 0.7 pips Forex (Web/App), fixed spreads available

Minimum deposit

Deriv

5 $

easyMarkets

25 $

Regulation

Deriv

MFSA

easyMarkets

CySEC/ASIC

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Deriv

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easyMarkets

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

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Comparing fees

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from 0.5 pips Forex, synthetic indices commission-free

Published fee
from 0.5 pips Forex, synthetic indices commission-free
Minimum deposit
5 $
Spread figure
EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Standard), 0.2 pip (Raw) + $5.00 per lot round turn
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from 0.7 pips Forex (Web/App), fixed spreads available

Published fee
from 0.7 pips Forex (Web/App), fixed spreads available
Minimum deposit
25 $
Inactivity
$25/month after 3 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

CFDsForexSynthetic IndicesCommoditiesCrypto CFDsStocks CFDs
ForexCFDsIndicesCommoditiesCrypto CFDsStocks CFDsOptions

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Trading platforms

Deriv Trader · Deriv MT5 · Deriv X · Deriv Bot

Deriv offers four different platforms: Deriv Trader for simple web trading, Deriv MT5 for professional Forex trading, Deriv X as an advanced multi-asset platform, and Deriv Bot for automated drag-and-drop trading. Each platform is tailored to different trading styles and provides access to various instruments.

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MT4 · MT5 · easyMarkets App · easyMarkets Web · TradingView

easyMarkets offers a broad platform selection: the proprietary easyMarkets web platform and app with exclusive features like dealCancellation and Freeze Rate, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and TradingView integration. The proprietary platform provides fixed spreads and innovative risk management tools, while MT4/MT5 deliver classic trading functionality with Expert Advisors.

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Regulation & security

CySEC/ASIC

Regulatory information

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

Your investor profile

Who might it suit?

Innovative CFD broker with synthetic indices and proprietary platform

  • Over 25 years of experience (formerly Binary.com)
  • Unique synthetic indices available 24/7
  • Very low minimum deposit of just $5
  • Synthetic indices carry special risks
  • Not regulated by FCA or BaFin

Innovative CFD broker with dealCancellation and Freeze Rate features

  • Innovative tools like dealCancellation and Freeze Rate
  • Fixed spreads without slippage available
  • Low minimum deposit of just $25
  • Fixed spreads are wider than variable spreads from other brokers
  • Limited selection of stock CFDs

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Deriv oder easyMarkets?

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Deriv3.7
  • Over 25 years of experience (formerly Binary.com)
  • Unique synthetic indices available 24/7
  • Very low minimum deposit of just $5
easyMarkets3.8
  • Innovative tools like dealCancellation and Freeze Rate
  • Fixed spreads without slippage available
  • Low minimum deposit of just $25
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  • Fees
  • Platform
  • Regulation
  • Matching lessons
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Your questions

Frequently asked questions

How do fees differ between Deriv and easyMarkets?
Deriv: from 0.5 pips Forex, synthetic indices commission-free. easyMarkets: from 0.7 pips Forex (Web/App), fixed spreads available. Compare total costs for the specific market, product, currency and order size in the current fee schedule.
Which broker offers more products: Deriv or easyMarkets?
Deriv offers CFDs, Forex, Synthetic Indices, Commodities, Crypto CFDs, Stocks CFDs. easyMarkets offers Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto CFDs, Stocks CFDs, Options.
How are Deriv and easyMarkets regulated?
The broker profiles list MFSA for Deriv and CySEC/ASIC for easyMarkets. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is Deriv or easyMarkets better for beginners?
Deriv lists a 5 $ minimum deposit and offers Deriv Trader, Deriv MT5, Deriv X, Deriv Bot. easyMarkets lists 25 $ and offers MT4, MT5, easyMarkets App, easyMarkets Web, TradingView. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
Deriv vs easyMarkets: Which broker is better overall?
The choice between Deriv (3.7/5, 1450 reviews) and easyMarkets (3.8/5, 720 reviews) depends on your needs. Deriv: Innovative CFD broker with synthetic indices and proprietary platform. easyMarkets: Innovative CFD broker with dealCancellation and Freeze Rate features.
How do spreads compare between Deriv and easyMarkets?
Deriv offers typical spreads of EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Standard), 0.2 pip (Raw) + $5.00 per lot round turn. easyMarkets offers EUR/USD from 0.7 pip (Web Platform/MT4), fixed spreads — no slippage. Tighter spreads reduce trading costs especially for active trading.
Do Deriv or easyMarkets charge an inactivity fee?
Deriv: no inactivity fee. easyMarkets: $25/month after 3 months of inactivity.

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