Head-to-head · 2026
tastyfx vs OANDA
tastyfx edges it overall with 4.4 versus 4.3, winning 2 of six categories. OANDA is cheaper to trade: its lowest-cost account works out at about $6.0 per round-turn lot of EUR/USD versus $8.0 at tastyfx.
| Feature | tastyfx | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| EUR/USD standard spread | 0.8 pips | 1.4 pips |
| Raw account | No | 0.1 + $5 |
| Cheapest cost per lot | $8.0 | $6.0 |
| Minimum deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Tier-1 regulators | CFTC, NFA | CFTC, NFA, FCA, ASIC, CIRO, MAS |
| All regulators | CFTC, NFA | CFTC, NFA, FCA, ASIC, CIRO, MAS, JFSA |
| Founded | 2019 | 1996 |
| Currency pairs | 80+ | 68+ |
| Max leverage | 1:50 majors (US rules) | 1:50 majors (US) |
| Platforms | tastyfx Web, tastyfx App, MT4, TradingView, ProRealTime | OANDA Web, OANDA App, MT4, TradingView |
| Copy trading | No | No |
| Swap-free accounts | No | No |
| US clients | Yes | Yes |
Highlighted cells mark the better value where one is clearly better. Data checked October 2026.
Category by category
Costs: tastyfx vs OANDA
OANDA is cheaper to trade: its lowest-cost account works out at about $6.0 per round-turn lot of EUR/USD versus $8.0 at tastyfx. On its standard, commission-free account tastyfx quotes around 0.8 pips on EUR/USD. On its standard, commission-free account OANDA quotes around 1.4 pips on EUR/USD. Only OANDA offers a raw-spread account.
Regulation and safety
tastyfx is regulated by CFTC, NFA. OANDA is regulated by CFTC, NFA, FCA, ASIC, CIRO, MAS, JFSA. Both score the same for trust. Both are available in United States. Only OANDA serves United Kingdom, European Union, Canada, Australia, Most other countries.
Platforms
Both support MT4, TradingView. tastyfx offers tastyfx Web, tastyfx App, MT4, TradingView, ProRealTime; OANDA offers OANDA Web, OANDA App, MT4, TradingView.
Which should you choose?
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
Choose OANDA if…
- no minimum deposit and flexible position sizing
- long track record and multiple tier-1 licences
- popular REST API for automated trading
Frequently asked questions
Is tastyfx better than OANDA?
tastyfx edges it overall with 4.4 versus 4.3, winning 2 of six categories. OANDA is cheaper to trade: its lowest-cost account works out at about $6.0 per round-turn lot of EUR/USD versus $8.0 at tastyfx.
Which is safer, tastyfx or OANDA?
Both score 4.8/5 for trust and regulation.
Which has the lower minimum deposit?
Both have a $0 minimum deposit.
Do tastyfx and OANDA both offer MetaTrader?
tastyfx: MT4. OANDA: MT4.
Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly. Between roughly 60% and 89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs, depending on the provider. Consider whether you understand how they work and can afford to lose your money. Read the full risk warning.