XTB vs Plus500: Which Broker Is Better?

XTB scores higher than Plus500 on BrokrRank (4.8 vs 4.4), with lower costs, no minimum deposit and a wider range of markets. Both hold DFSA licences in Dubai and both use their own platforms rather than MetaTrader.

How do XTB and Plus500 compare?

	XTB	Plus500
BrokrRank score	4.8	4.4
Regulation & safety (35%)	4.8	5.0
Trading costs (25%)	4.8	3.8
Platforms (15%)	4.4	3.9
Asset selection (15%)	4.9	4.1
Account opening (10%)	5.0	4.6
Minimum deposit	$0	$100
Commission per lot (raw account)	None (spread only)	None (spread only)
UAE licence	DFSA (DIFC)	DFSA (DIFC)
Key regulators	FCA, DFSA, CySEC	FCA, ASIC, MAS, DFSA, CySEC (#250/14)
Platforms	xStation 5	Plus500 Proprietary Platform (Web and Mobile)
Instruments	5,800+	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, XTB or Plus500?

XTB scores 4.8 for costs in our ratings against 3.8 for Plus500. Both are spread-only for CFDs with no separate commission, so the difference comes from spreads and other fees.

Are XTB and Plus500 regulated in the UAE?

Yes, both. XTB MENA Limited (ref. F006316) and Plus500AE Ltd (ref. F005651) are licensed by the DFSA in the DIFC and endorsed to serve retail clients.

Which platform is easier to use?

Both run their own platforms: xStation 5 at XTB and the Plus500 web and mobile app. Plus500 is the simpler of the two, while xStation 5 offers more analysis tools. Neither supports MetaTrader.

XTB

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Plus500

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81% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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