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Eightcap 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 | Eightcap | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| BrokaBoy score | 8.6/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Trustpilot rating | Trustpilot 4.1 (3,898 reviews) | Trustpilot 4.2 (19,809 reviews) |
| Listed minimum deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Advertised spread from | 0.0 pips | 0.6 |
| Advertised maximum leverage | 1:500 | 1:30 |
| Regulators | CySEC, SCB, FCA, ASIC | FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView | Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 Mobile |
| Instruments | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks, Crypto | CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Crypto, Indices |
| Account types | Standard, Raw | Retail, Professional |
| Founded | 2009 | 2008 |
| Spread type | Variable | Fixed-style variable spreads from 0.6 pips, all costs built into the spread. |
| Commission | Varies by account type | No separate commission on any instrument. |
| Overnight / swap | Overnight swap charges apply on positions held past rollover. | Overnight funding charged daily on open leveraged positions. |
| Withdrawals | Most withdrawal methods are free; third-party fees may apply. | No withdrawal fee on standard requests; inactivity fee after three months without login. |
Key differences
- Eightcap has the higher BrokaBoy score (8.6/10 vs 7.7/10).
- Both brokers hold licences with CySEC, FCA, ASIC.
- Only Eightcap lists MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView among its platforms.
- Only Plus500 lists Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 Mobile among its platforms.
- Only Eightcap lists Commodities among its instruments.
- Only Plus500 lists CFDs among its instruments.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Eightcap if you want the broader platform list shown in our catalogue (3 vs 2).
- Choose Eightcap if access to Commodities is essential, and confirm it is available under your entity.
- Choose Plus500 if access to CFDs 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, Eightcap or Plus500?+
Both list the same minimum deposit of $100. Confirm current terms with each broker.
Are Eightcap and Plus500 regulated by the same authorities?+
They share CySEC, FCA, ASIC. Eightcap lists CySEC, SCB, FCA, ASIC; Plus500 lists FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS in our catalogue.
Which has the higher BrokaBoy score?+
Eightcap scores 8.6/10 against 7.7/10. The score is calculated from advertised catalogue data and excludes Trustpilot ratings.
Do Eightcap and Plus500 support the same platforms?+
No platform is listed by both brokers in our catalogue.
