Side-by-side comparisons

See how the platforms we review stack up against each other on the metrics that matter.

0.0 pips
Tightest EUR/USD spread
Interactive Brokers Pro tier (commission-based)
$0
Lowest minimum deposit
Interactive Brokers, no minimum to open
33
Most countries served
Interactive Brokers global market access

Spread on EUR/USD (pips)

Lower is better. Live spreads measured during European trading hours, March 2026.

Interactive Brokers
0.2 pips
Plus500
0.8 pips
eToro
1.0 pips
Industry average
1.4 pips

Crypto buy/sell spread

Total cost of one buy + one sell on a $1,000 BTC trade.

Kraken Pro
$5
Coinbase Advanced
$12
eToro
$20
PayPal Crypto
$50

Brokers & trading platforms

Broker Score Min. deposit Fees Regulation
eToro 4.6 / 5 $50 0% stock commission CySEC, FCA, ASIC, FinCEN Visit →
Plus500 4.4 / 5 $100 Spreads only, no commission FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS, FSA Visit →
Interactive Brokers 4.8 / 5 $0 From $0 (IBKR Lite) SEC, FCA, FINRA, IIROC Visit →