Broker comparison

easyMarkets vs.
FxOpen

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Platforms, products and fees side by side.

Updated: October 2026

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Summary

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FxOpen has a higher rating of 3.9/5 compared to easyMarkets (3.8/5). easyMarkets offers 7 instrument types, while FxOpen offers 5. The minimum deposit is lower at FxOpen with 15 $. easyMarkets offers options trading, while the other does not. easyMarkets has been in the market since 2001, making it the more experienced provider.

Innovative CFD broker with dealCancellation and Freeze Rate features

ECN Forex broker with low spreads and PAMM accounts

At a glance

The key differences

Criterion
PlatformsMT4, MT5, easyMarkets App, easyMarkets Web, TradingViewMT4, MT5, TickTrader, TradingView
Product typesForex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto CFDs, Stocks CFDs, OptionsForex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto CFDs
Options tradingYes, Vanilla options on ForexNo
Fee modelfrom 0.7 pips Forex (Web/App), fixed spreads availablefrom 0.0 pips (ECN) + $1.50 commission per lot
Minimum deposit25 $15 $
RegulationCySEC/ASICFCA/ASIC
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Platforms

easyMarkets

MT4, MT5, easyMarkets App, easyMarkets Web, TradingView

FxOpen

MT4, MT5, TickTrader, TradingView

Product types

easyMarkets

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

FxOpen

Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto CFDs

Options trading

easyMarkets

Yes, Vanilla options on Forex

FxOpen

No

Fee model

easyMarkets

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

FxOpen

from 0.0 pips (ECN) + $1.50 commission per lot

Minimum deposit

easyMarkets

25 $

FxOpen

15 $

Regulation

easyMarkets

CySEC/ASIC

FxOpen

FCA/ASIC

More information

easyMarkets

Details

FxOpen

Details

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

Detailed comparison

Comparing fees

Compare total costs, not just the order fee.

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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from 0.0 pips (ECN) + $1.50 commission per lot

Published fee
from 0.0 pips (ECN) + $1.50 commission per lot
Minimum deposit
15 $
Inactivity
$10/quarter after 90 days 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

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Provider information

Product range

ForexCFDsIndicesCommoditiesCrypto CFDsStocks CFDsOptions
ForexCFDsIndicesCommoditiesCrypto CFDs

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Trading platforms

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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MT4 · MT5 · TickTrader · TradingView

FxOpen offers four trading platforms: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, the proprietary TickTrader platform, and TradingView integration. TickTrader is the flagship, offering Level II market depth, advanced order types, and professional charting tools. MT4 and MT5 provide proven functionality with Expert Advisors, while TradingView delivers one of the most modern charting environments in the industry.

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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 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

ECN Forex broker with low spreads and PAMM accounts

  • FCA and ASIC-regulated
  • Very low ECN commissions from $1.50 per lot
  • PAMM accounts for passive investing
  • Platform design could be more modern
  • Limited educational resources

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easyMarkets oder FxOpen?

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easyMarkets3.8
  • Innovative tools like dealCancellation and Freeze Rate
  • Fixed spreads without slippage available
  • Low minimum deposit of just $25
FxOpen3.9
  • FCA and ASIC-regulated
  • Very low ECN commissions from $1.50 per lot
  • PAMM accounts for passive investing
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Your questions

Frequently asked questions

How do fees differ between easyMarkets and FxOpen?
easyMarkets: from 0.7 pips Forex (Web/App), fixed spreads available. FxOpen: from 0.0 pips (ECN) + $1.50 commission per lot. Compare total costs for the specific market, product, currency and order size in the current fee schedule.
Which broker offers more products: easyMarkets or FxOpen?
easyMarkets offers Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto CFDs, Stocks CFDs, Options. FxOpen offers Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto CFDs.
How are easyMarkets and FxOpen regulated?
The broker profiles list CySEC/ASIC for easyMarkets and FCA/ASIC for FxOpen. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is easyMarkets or FxOpen better for beginners?
easyMarkets lists a 25 $ minimum deposit and offers MT4, MT5, easyMarkets App, easyMarkets Web, TradingView. FxOpen lists 15 $ and offers MT4, MT5, TickTrader, TradingView. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
easyMarkets vs FxOpen: Which broker is better overall?
The choice between easyMarkets (3.8/5, 720 reviews) and FxOpen (3.9/5, 580 reviews) depends on your needs. easyMarkets: Innovative CFD broker with dealCancellation and Freeze Rate features. FxOpen: ECN Forex broker with low spreads and PAMM accounts.
How do spreads compare between easyMarkets and FxOpen?
easyMarkets offers typical spreads of EUR/USD from 0.7 pip (Web Platform/MT4), fixed spreads — no slippage. FxOpen offers EUR/USD from 0.0 pip (ECN) + $1.50 per lot per side, 1.2 pip (STP). Tighter spreads reduce trading costs especially for active trading.
Do easyMarkets or FxOpen charge an inactivity fee?
easyMarkets: $25/month after 3 months of inactivity. FxOpen: $10/quarter after 90 days of inactivity.

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