Ayondo
Plus500
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Overview
Ayondo was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in London, while Plus500 was established in 2008 and is based in Israel. Ayondo holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Plus500 is regulated by Plus500UK Ltd authorized & regulated by the FCA (#509909) among others. Ayondo serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Plus500 has 1,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Ayondo and $100 at Plus500.
| Feature | Ayondo | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Plus500UK Ltd authorized & regulated by the FCA (#509909), Plus500CY Ltd authorized & regulated by CySEC (#250/14), Plus500AU Pty Ltd (ACN 153301681), ASIC in Australia AFSL #417727, FMA in New Zealand, FSP #486026 and Authorised Financial Services Provider in South Africa FSP #47546 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2008 |
| Country | London | Israel |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 1,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayondo and Plus500, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ayondo has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Plus500). Ayondo charges withdrawal fees while Plus500 does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Ayondo charges deposit fees; Plus500 does not. Overall, Ayondo scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Ayondo offers cTrader, while Plus500 supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Plus500 edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Ayondo | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | No | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ayondo and Plus500 compare. Plus500 runs regular live webinars; Ayondo does not. Plus500 has a video library; Ayondo does not. Plus500 publishes daily market commentary; Ayondo does not. Plus500 integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Ayondo does not. Plus500 maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Plus500 scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ayondo | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ayondo accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Plus500 supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill). Plus500 uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. Plus500 scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Ayondo | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Plus500 offers live chat; Ayondo does not, making Plus500 easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ayondo supports 2 languages and Plus500 supports 15, giving Plus500 broader global reach. Plus500 scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Mandarin | English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Polish, Arabic, Hebrew, Danish, Norwegian, Czech, Slovak, Bulgarian and Chinese |