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Axi vs Vantage Markets
A field-by-field comparison based on the current BrokaBoy catalogue. Check current pricing and the regulated entity on each broker's website before deciding.
Some figures on this page are taken from broker-published information and have not yet been checked against current terms. Confirm details on the broker's website.
Last updated: 4 September 2026 · Reviewed by BrokaBoy Research Team
| Field | Axi | Vantage Markets |
|---|---|---|
| BrokaBoy score | 9.1/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Trustpilot rating | Trustpilot 4.1 (7,586 reviews) | Trustpilot 4.4 (14,731 reviews) |
| Listed minimum deposit | $100 | $50 |
| Advertised spread from | 0.0 pips | 0.0 pips |
| Advertised maximum leverage | 1:1000 (entity dependent) | Up to 1:500 (entity dependent) |
| Regulators | ASIC, FCA, DFSA | ASIC, FCA, FSCA, VFSC |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Axi Copy Trading, TradingView | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, ProTrader, Vantage App |
| Instruments | Forex, Commodities, Indices, Stocks, Crypto | Forex, Commodities, Indices, Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Crypto |
| Account types | Standard, Pro, Elite | Standard STP, Raw ECN, Pro ECN |
| Founded | 2007 | 2009 |
| Spread type | Variable; raw pricing on Pro and Elite accounts | Variable; raw interbank pricing on ECN accounts |
| Commission | About $3.50 per lot per side on Pro; none on Standard | About $3 per lot per side on Raw ECN; none on Standard STP |
| Overnight / swap | Overnight swap applies; Islamic accounts available on approval | Overnight financing applies to positions held past rollover; swap-free options available |
| Withdrawals | No Axi withdrawal fee on most methods; intermediary bank charges may apply | No broker fee on standard withdrawals; bank and card processors may charge |
Key differences
- Vantage Markets has a lower listed minimum deposit ($50 vs $100).
- Axi has the higher BrokaBoy score (9.1/10 vs 8.9/10).
- Both brokers hold licences with ASIC, FCA.
- Only Axi lists Axi Copy Trading among its platforms.
- Only Vantage Markets lists ProTrader, Vantage App among its platforms.
- Only Vantage Markets lists ETFs, Bonds among its instruments.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Vantage Markets if a lower listed opening deposit is your priority.
- Choose Vantage Markets if you want the broader platform list shown in our catalogue (5 vs 4).
- Choose Vantage Markets if access to ETFs is essential, and confirm it is available under your entity.
- Choose the broker whose regulated entity covers your country and provides the protections you need; confirm this on the regulator's register.
Frequently asked questions
Which has the lower minimum deposit, Axi or Vantage Markets?+
Vantage Markets has the lower listed minimum deposit ($50 vs $100). Confirm current terms with each broker.
Are Axi and Vantage Markets regulated by the same authorities?+
They share ASIC, FCA. Axi lists ASIC, FCA, DFSA; Vantage Markets lists ASIC, FCA, FSCA, VFSC in our catalogue.
Which has the higher BrokaBoy score?+
Axi scores 9.1/10 against 8.9/10. The score is calculated from advertised catalogue data and excludes Trustpilot ratings.
Do Axi and Vantage Markets support the same platforms?+
Both list MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView. Vantage Markets lists more platforms overall.
