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eToro 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 | eToro | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| BrokaBoy score | 7.3/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Trustpilot rating | Trustpilot 4.1 (31,994 reviews) | Trustpilot 4.2 (19,809 reviews) |
| Listed minimum deposit | $50 | $100 |
| Advertised spread from | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Advertised maximum leverage | 1:30 | 1:30 |
| Regulators | FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS, FSA | FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS |
| Platforms | eToro Platform, eToro Mobile | Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 Mobile |
| Instruments | Stocks, Crypto, Forex, ETFs, Commodities | CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Crypto, Indices |
| Account types | Retail, Professional | Retail, Professional |
| Founded | 2007 | 2008 |
| Spread type | All-in variable spreads from 1.0 pips - the spread is the primary cost. | Fixed-style variable spreads from 0.6 pips, all costs built into the spread. |
| Commission | No separate commission on stock or ETF positions; CFD costs sit in the spread. | No separate commission on any instrument. |
| Overnight / swap | Overnight and weekend fees apply to leveraged CFD positions. | Overnight funding charged daily on open leveraged positions. |
| Withdrawals | Flat withdrawal fee applies, with a minimum withdrawal amount and USD conversion where relevant. | No withdrawal fee on standard requests; inactivity fee after three months without login. |
Key differences
- eToro has a lower listed minimum deposit ($50 vs $100).
- Plus500 has the higher BrokaBoy score (7.7/10 vs 7.3/10).
- Both brokers hold licences with FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS.
- Only eToro lists eToro Platform, eToro Mobile among its platforms.
- Only Plus500 lists Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 Mobile among its platforms.
- Only eToro lists ETFs, Commodities among its instruments.
- Only Plus500 lists CFDs, Indices among its instruments.
Which should you choose?
- Choose eToro if a lower listed opening deposit is your priority.
- Choose eToro if access to ETFs 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, eToro or Plus500?+
eToro has the lower listed minimum deposit ($50 vs $100). Confirm current terms with each broker.
Are eToro and Plus500 regulated by the same authorities?+
They share FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS. eToro lists FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS, FSA; Plus500 lists FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS in our catalogue.
Which has the higher BrokaBoy score?+
Plus500 scores 7.7/10 against 7.3/10. The score is calculated from advertised catalogue data and excludes Trustpilot ratings.
Do eToro and Plus500 support the same platforms?+
No platform is listed by both brokers in our catalogue.
