Broker comparison

Octa vs.
Orbex

Which broker fits your needs?

Platforms, products and fees side by side.

Updated: October 2026

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Summary

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Octa has a higher rating of 3.8/5 compared to Orbex (3.7/5). The minimum deposit is lower at Octa with 25 $. On spreads, Octa offers EUR/USD from 0.6 pip (typical), no commissions — spread only, while Orbex offers EUR/USD from 1.5 pip (Standard), 0.1 pip (Ultra/ECN) + $7.00 per lot round turn.

CySEC-regulated Forex broker with copy trading and competitive conditions

CySEC-regulated Forex and CFD broker with focus on education and analysis

At a glance

The key differences

Criterion
PlatformsMT4, MT5, OctaTraderMT4, Orbex App
Product typesForex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto CFDs, Stocks CFDsForex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Crypto CFDs
Options tradingNoNo
Fee modelfrom 0.6 pips Forex, no commissionfrom 0.0 pips (Raw account) + $5 commission per lot
Minimum deposit25 $200 $
RegulationCySECCySEC
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Platforms

Octa

MT4, MT5, OctaTrader

Orbex

MT4, Orbex App

Product types

Octa

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

Orbex

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

Options trading

Octa

No

Orbex

No

Fee model

Octa

from 0.6 pips Forex, no commission

Orbex

from 0.0 pips (Raw account) + $5 commission per lot

Minimum deposit

Octa

25 $

Orbex

200 $

Regulation

Octa

CySEC

Orbex

CySEC

More information

Orbex

Details

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

Detailed comparison

Comparing fees

Compare total costs, not just the order fee.

from 0.6 pips Forex, no commission

Published fee
from 0.6 pips Forex, no commission
Minimum deposit
25 $
Spread figure
EUR/USD from 0.6 pip (typical), no commissions — spread only
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from 0.0 pips (Raw account) + $5 commission per lot

Published fee
from 0.0 pips (Raw account) + $5 commission per lot
Minimum deposit
200 $
Spread figure
EUR/USD from 1.5 pip (Standard), 0.1 pip (Ultra/ECN) + $7.00 per lot round turn
See terms at provider

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

Check the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.

Provider information

Product range

ForexCFDsIndicesCommoditiesCrypto CFDsStocks CFDs
ForexCFDsIndicesCommoditiesStocks CFDsCrypto CFDs

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Trading platforms

MT4 · MT5 · OctaTrader

Octa offers three trading platforms: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and the proprietary OctaTrader platform. OctaTrader is the core product with integrated copy trading and modern design. MT4 and MT5 provide classic trading functionality with Expert Advisors and comprehensive charting tools. All platforms support commission-free trading.

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MT4 · Orbex App

Orbex offers MetaTrader 4 and a mobile Orbex app as trading platforms. MT4 delivers proven functionality with Expert Advisors, comprehensive charting tools, automated trading, and backtesting features. The Orbex app enables mobile access with real-time quotes, account management, and push notifications for market movements.

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Regulation & security

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

Your investor profile

Who might it suit?

CySEC-regulated Forex broker with copy trading and competitive conditions

  • CySEC-regulated with EU deposit protection
  • Commission-free trading
  • Proprietary OctaTrader platform with copy trading
  • Spreads wider than with ECN brokers
  • Limited research and analysis tools

CySEC-regulated Forex and CFD broker with focus on education and analysis

  • CySEC-regulated with EU deposit protection
  • Extensive educational resources and daily analyses
  • ECN execution on Raw account
  • Minimum deposit of $200
  • Only MT4 available, no MT5 or cTrader

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Your questions

Frequently asked questions

How do fees differ between Octa and Orbex?
Octa: from 0.6 pips Forex, no commission. Orbex: from 0.0 pips (Raw account) + $5 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: Octa or Orbex?
Octa offers Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto CFDs, Stocks CFDs. Orbex offers Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Crypto CFDs.
How are Octa and Orbex regulated?
The broker profiles list CySEC for Octa and CySEC for Orbex. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is Octa or Orbex better for beginners?
Octa lists a 25 $ minimum deposit and offers MT4, MT5, OctaTrader. Orbex lists 200 $ and offers MT4, Orbex App. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
Octa vs Orbex: Which broker is better overall?
The choice between Octa (3.8/5, 1200 reviews) and Orbex (3.7/5, 440 reviews) depends on your needs. Octa: CySEC-regulated Forex broker with copy trading and competitive conditions. Orbex: CySEC-regulated Forex and CFD broker with focus on education and analysis.
How do spreads compare between Octa and Orbex?
Octa offers typical spreads of EUR/USD from 0.6 pip (typical), no commissions — spread only. Orbex offers EUR/USD from 1.5 pip (Standard), 0.1 pip (Ultra/ECN) + $7.00 per lot round turn. Tighter spreads reduce trading costs especially for active trading.

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