AvaTrade vs Plus500: Which Broker Is Better?

AvaTrade and Plus500 are close on BrokrRank (4.5 vs 4.4) and both score top marks for regulation. AvaTrade offers MetaTrader and copy trading; Plus500 keeps things simple with its own platform. In the UAE, AvaTrade is licensed in Abu Dhabi (ADGM FSRA) and Plus500 in Dubai (DFSA).

How do AvaTrade and Plus500 compare?

	AvaTrade	Plus500
BrokrRank score	4.5	4.4
Regulation & safety (35%)	5.0	5.0
Trading costs (25%)	3.8	3.8
Platforms (15%)	4.9	3.9
Asset selection (15%)	4.0	4.1
Account opening (10%)	4.6	4.6
Minimum deposit	$100	$100
Commission per lot (raw account)	None (spread only)	None (spread only)
UAE licence	FSRA (ADGM)	DFSA (DIFC)
Key regulators	CBI, FSCA, ASIC, ADGM – FSRA, JFSA, ISA	FCA, ASIC, MAS, DFSA, CySEC (#250/14)
Platforms	MT4, MT5, AvaTrade, WebTrader, AvaSocial	Plus500 Proprietary Platform (Web and Mobile)
Instruments	n/a	2,800+ Instruments

Scores follow our rating methodology. Conditions are taken from each broker's published documents and can change; check the broker's site before opening an account.

Which is cheaper, AvaTrade or Plus500?

Both score 3.8 for costs in our ratings and both are spread-only, so neither has a clear cost advantage. Compare spreads on your specific markets.

How are they regulated in the UAE?

AvaTrade holds an ADGM FSRA licence through Ava Trade Middle East Limited (FSP 190018). The FSRA attached conditions on offering OTC derivatives to retail clients, so ask AvaTrade which products you can access. Plus500AE Ltd holds a DFSA licence (ref. F005651) endorsed for retail clients.

Which has better platforms?

AvaTrade scores 4.9 for platforms against 3.9 for Plus500, thanks to MT4, MT5, its own web platform and the AvaSocial copy trading app. Plus500 offers only its own platform.

AvaTrade

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