Head-to-head · 2026
IG vs Pepperstone
IG edges it overall with 4.8 versus 4.6, winning 4 of six categories. Pepperstone is cheaper to trade: its lowest-cost account works out at about $8.0 per round-turn lot of EUR/USD versus $9.0 at IG.
Pepperstone
Active traders who want tier-1 regulation and raw pricing
4.6/5
Visit PepperstoneFull review| Feature | IG | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| EUR/USD standard spread | 0.9 pips | 1.1 pips |
| Raw account | No | 0.1 + $7 |
| Cheapest cost per lot | $9.0 | $8.0 |
| Minimum deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Tier-1 regulators | FCA, ASIC, BaFin, MAS, JFSA, FINMA | ASIC, FCA, CySEC, BaFin |
| All regulators | FCA, ASIC, BaFin, MAS, FSCA, JFSA, DFSA, FINMA | ASIC, FCA, CySEC, BaFin, DFSA, CMA (Kenya), SCB (Bahamas) |
| Founded | 1974 | 2010 |
| Currency pairs | 80+ | 90+ |
| Max leverage | 1:30 retail (UK/EU/AU) | 1:500 pro / 1:30 retail |
| Platforms | IG Web, IG App, MT4, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer, TradingView | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, Pepperstone App |
| Copy trading | No | Yes |
| Swap-free accounts | No | Yes |
| US clients | No | No |
Highlighted cells mark the better value where one is clearly better. Data checked October 2026.
Category by category
Costs: IG vs Pepperstone
Pepperstone is cheaper to trade: its lowest-cost account works out at about $8.0 per round-turn lot of EUR/USD versus $9.0 at IG. On its standard, commission-free account IG quotes around 0.9 pips on EUR/USD. On its standard, commission-free account Pepperstone quotes around 1.1 pips on EUR/USD. Only Pepperstone offers a raw-spread account.
Regulation and safety
IG is regulated by FCA, ASIC, BaFin, MAS, FSCA, JFSA, DFSA, FINMA. Pepperstone is regulated by ASIC, FCA, CySEC, BaFin, DFSA, CMA (Kenya), SCB (Bahamas). IG scores higher for trust in our methodology. Both are available in United Kingdom, European Union, Australia and Most other countries. Only IG serves South Africa.
Platforms
Both support MT4, TradingView. IG offers IG Web, IG App, MT4, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer, TradingView; Pepperstone offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, Pepperstone App.
Which should you choose?
Choose IG if…
- fTSE 250 listed, 50 years in business
- huge range of 17,000+ markets
- tight EUR/USD spreads from about 0.6 pips
Choose Pepperstone if…
- razor account with raw spreads and $7 round-turn commission
- fCA, ASIC, CySEC and BaFin regulation
- mT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView
Frequently asked questions
Is IG better than Pepperstone?
IG edges it overall with 4.8 versus 4.6, winning 4 of six categories. Pepperstone is cheaper to trade: its lowest-cost account works out at about $8.0 per round-turn lot of EUR/USD versus $9.0 at IG.
Which is safer, IG or Pepperstone?
IG scores higher for trust (5.0 vs 4.8), with tier-1 regulation from FCA, ASIC, BaFin, MAS, JFSA, FINMA.
Which has the lower minimum deposit?
Both have a $0 minimum deposit.
Do IG and Pepperstone both offer MetaTrader?
IG: MT4. Pepperstone: MT4, MT5.
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