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CMC Markets vs Plus500
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 October 2026 · Reviewed by BrokaBoy Research Team
| Field | CMC Markets | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| BrokaBoy score | 9.3/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Trustpilot rating | Trustpilot 4.2 (3,386 reviews) | Trustpilot 4.2 (19,809 reviews) |
| Listed minimum deposit | $0 | $100 |
| Advertised spread from | 0.0 pips | 0.6 |
| Advertised maximum leverage | 1:30 | 1:30 |
| Regulators | FCA, ASIC, BaFin, MAS | FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS |
| Platforms | Next Generation, MetaTrader 4, CMC Mobile | Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 Mobile |
| Instruments | CFDs, Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto | CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Crypto, Indices |
| Account types | CFD, Professional, Corporate | Retail, Professional |
| Founded | 1989 | 2008 |
| Spread type | Variable spreads from 0.3 pips on major FX pairs. | Fixed-style variable spreads from 0.6 pips, all costs built into the spread. |
| Commission | Commission-free on FX, indices and commodities; share CFDs carry a per-trade commission. | No separate commission on any instrument. |
| Overnight / swap | Holding costs applied nightly on leveraged positions. | Overnight funding charged daily on open leveraged positions. |
| Withdrawals | No withdrawal fee; inactivity fee charged after 12 months of no trading activity. | No withdrawal fee on standard requests; inactivity fee after three months without login. |
Key differences
- CMC Markets has a lower listed minimum deposit ($0 vs $100).
- CMC Markets has the higher BrokaBoy score (9.3/10 vs 7.7/10).
- Both brokers hold licences with FCA, ASIC, MAS.
- Only CMC Markets lists Next Generation, MetaTrader 4, CMC Mobile among its platforms.
- Only Plus500 lists Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 Mobile among its platforms.
- Only CMC Markets lists Commodities among its instruments.
- Only Plus500 lists Stocks among its instruments.
Which should you choose?
- Choose CMC Markets if a lower listed opening deposit is your priority.
- Choose CMC Markets if you want the broader platform list shown in our catalogue (3 vs 2).
- Choose CMC Markets if access to Commodities is essential, and confirm it is available under your entity.
- Choose Plus500 if access to Stocks 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, CMC Markets or Plus500?+
CMC Markets has the lower listed minimum deposit ($0 vs $100). Confirm current terms with each broker.
Are CMC Markets and Plus500 regulated by the same authorities?+
They share FCA, ASIC, MAS. CMC Markets lists FCA, ASIC, BaFin, MAS; Plus500 lists FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS in our catalogue.
Which has the higher BrokaBoy score?+
CMC Markets scores 9.3/10 against 7.7/10. The score is calculated from advertised catalogue data and excludes Trustpilot ratings.
Do CMC Markets and Plus500 support the same platforms?+
No platform is listed by both brokers in our catalogue.
