Head-to-head · 2026
eToro vs Plus500
eToro edges it overall with 4.2 versus 4.0, winning 4 of six categories. eToro is cheaper to trade: its lowest-cost account works out at about $10.0 per round-turn lot of EUR/USD versus $13.0 at Plus500.
| Feature | eToro | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| EUR/USD standard spread | 1.0 pips | 1.3 pips |
| Raw account | No | No |
| Cheapest cost per lot | $10.0 | $13.0 |
| Minimum deposit | $50 | $100 |
| Tier-1 regulators | FCA, CySEC, ASIC | FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS |
| All regulators | FCA, CySEC, ASIC, FSRA (ADGM), MFSA | FCA, CySEC, ASIC, FMA, FSCA, MAS, DFSA, FSA (Seychelles) |
| Founded | 2007 | 2008 |
| Currency pairs | 50+ | 60+ |
| Max leverage | 1:30 retail | 1:30 retail |
| Platforms | eToro Web, eToro App | Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 App |
| Copy trading | Yes | No |
| Swap-free accounts | Yes | No |
| US clients | No | No |
Highlighted cells mark the better value where one is clearly better. Data checked October 2026.
Category by category
Costs: eToro vs Plus500
eToro is cheaper to trade: its lowest-cost account works out at about $10.0 per round-turn lot of EUR/USD versus $13.0 at Plus500. On its standard, commission-free account eToro quotes around 1.0 pips on EUR/USD. On its standard, commission-free account Plus500 quotes around 1.3 pips on EUR/USD. Neither offers a separate raw-spread account.
Regulation and safety
eToro is regulated by FCA, CySEC, ASIC, FSRA (ADGM), MFSA. Plus500 is regulated by FCA, CySEC, ASIC, FMA, FSCA, MAS, DFSA, FSA (Seychelles). Plus500 scores higher for trust in our methodology. Both are available in United Kingdom, European Union, Australia and Most other countries. Only Plus500 serves South Africa.
Platforms
They share no common platforms. eToro offers eToro Web, eToro App; Plus500 offers Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 App.
Which should you choose?
Choose eToro if…
- market-leading copy trading
- very easy to use for beginners
- stocks, ETFs, crypto and forex in one account
Choose Plus500 if…
- publicly listed and widely regulated
- very simple, fast web and mobile platform
- guaranteed stop orders available
Frequently asked questions
Is eToro better than Plus500?
eToro edges it overall with 4.2 versus 4.0, winning 4 of six categories. eToro is cheaper to trade: its lowest-cost account works out at about $10.0 per round-turn lot of EUR/USD versus $13.0 at Plus500.
Which is safer, eToro or Plus500?
Plus500 scores higher for trust (4.7 vs 4.5), with tier-1 regulation from FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS.
Which has the lower minimum deposit?
eToro has the lower minimum at $50, compared with $100.
Do eToro and Plus500 both offer MetaTrader?
eToro: no MetaTrader. Plus500: no MetaTrader.
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