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easyMarkets

8.4/10

Trading212

7.1/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
8/10FeesWinner10/10
10/10WinnerPlatforms9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
7.5/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner8/10
10/10WinnerSupport7/10

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Overview

easyMarkets was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Cyprus, Australia, while Trading212 was established in 2006 and is based in UK. easyMarkets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Trading212 is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. easyMarkets serves 142,500+ clients worldwide; Trading212 has 1,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at easyMarkets and $1 at Trading212.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsTrading212
Min. Deposit$100$1
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC)
Founded20032006
CountryCyprus, AustraliaUK
Clients142,500+1,500,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between easyMarkets and Trading212, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Trading212 has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at easyMarkets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Trading212 scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Trading212 wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsTrading212
Min. Deposit$100$1
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

easyMarkets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Trading212 supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. easyMarkets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsTrading212
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how easyMarkets and Trading212 compare. easyMarkets runs regular live webinars; Trading212 does not. Both provide video tutorials. easyMarkets publishes daily market commentary; Trading212 does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. easyMarkets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. easyMarkets scores higher overall in education and research.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsTrading212
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. easyMarkets accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while Trading212 supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill). easyMarkets uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. Trading212 uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. Trading212 scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Trading212 wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsTrading212
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both easyMarkets and Trading212 offer live chat support. easyMarkets offers phone support; Trading212 does not. Email support is available at both brokers. easyMarkets supports 5 languages and Trading212 supports 13, giving Trading212 broader global reach. easyMarkets scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsTrading212
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesNo
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, German, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and PolishEnglish, German, Netherlands, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Serbian, Norwegian, Swedish, Czech, Romanian, Turkish