Head-to-head · 2026
IG vs tastyfx
IG edges it overall with 4.8 versus 4.4, winning 5 of six categories. tastyfx 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.
| Feature | IG | tastyfx |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| EUR/USD standard spread | 0.9 pips | 0.8 pips |
| Raw account | No | No |
| Cheapest cost per lot | $9.0 | $8.0 |
| Minimum deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Tier-1 regulators | FCA, ASIC, BaFin, MAS, JFSA, FINMA | CFTC, NFA |
| All regulators | FCA, ASIC, BaFin, MAS, FSCA, JFSA, DFSA, FINMA | CFTC, NFA |
| Founded | 1974 | 2019 |
| Currency pairs | 80+ | 80+ |
| Max leverage | 1:30 retail (UK/EU/AU) | 1:50 majors (US rules) |
| Platforms | IG Web, IG App, MT4, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer, TradingView | tastyfx Web, tastyfx App, MT4, TradingView, ProRealTime |
| Copy trading | No | No |
| Swap-free accounts | No | No |
| US clients | No | Yes |
Highlighted cells mark the better value where one is clearly better. Data checked October 2026.
Category by category
Costs: IG vs tastyfx
tastyfx 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 tastyfx quotes around 0.8 pips on EUR/USD. Neither offers a separate raw-spread account.
Regulation and safety
IG is regulated by FCA, ASIC, BaFin, MAS, FSCA, JFSA, DFSA, FINMA. tastyfx is regulated by CFTC, NFA. IG scores higher for trust in our methodology. These brokers do not serve the same markets: IG accepts clients from United Kingdom, European Union, Australia, South Africa, Most other countries, while tastyfx accepts clients from United States.
Platforms
Both support MT4, ProRealTime, TradingView. IG offers IG Web, IG App, MT4, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer, TradingView; tastyfx offers tastyfx Web, tastyfx App, MT4, TradingView, ProRealTime.
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 tastyfx if…
- backed by IG Group, a publicly listed global broker
- eUR/USD spreads from about 0.8 pips with no commission
- tradingView, MT4 and ProRealTime support
Frequently asked questions
Is IG better than tastyfx?
IG edges it overall with 4.8 versus 4.4, winning 5 of six categories. tastyfx 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 tastyfx?
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 tastyfx both offer MetaTrader?
IG: MT4. tastyfx: MT4.
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