Side-by-side
AvaTrade vs FxPro
Both AvaTrade and FxPro are licensed brokers — but each is stronger in different areas. We compare spreads and commissions, regulators and licences, leverage and trading platforms.
In short. Choose AvaTrade if you are AU or EU retail and want CBI + ASIC double cover with 20 years of operating history. Choose FxPro if you are EU or UK retail and want double tier-1 cover (FCA + CySEC) at one broker.
Pros and cons
AvaTrade
Pros
- ✓Regulated in 6 jurisdictions
- ✓1,450+ CFDs
- ✓Copy trading via DupliTrade
Cons
- ✕Spread-only pricing at 0.9 pip = ~$9/lot round-turn — wider than ECN/Raw brokers at similar volume
- ✕Inactivity fee $50 per 3 months of inactivity + $100 annual admin fee after 12 months
- ✕Not available in 20 jurisdictions including US, UK, Belgium, New Zealand, India, Russia/Belarus, Lebanon, and OFAC-sanctioned countries
FxPro
Pros
- ✓Four diversified regulators (FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB) with 18+ years operating history
- ✓cTrader / Raw: ~0.3 typical spread + $7 round-turn ≈ $10/lot — transparent ECN pricing
Cons
- ✕MT4/MT5 Standard accounts are spread-only at ~1.2 typical pips — only use cTrader or Raw if you want commission-based pricing
- ✕FCA entity only for UK clients; non-UK retail routes to CySEC or offshore SCB
- ✕Inactivity fee $15/month after 6 months of inactivity
- ✕Does not accept US, Iran, or Canada residents (broker states other restrictions exist but does not enumerate)
Who should choose which
Choose AvaTrade if:
- ✓You are AU or EU retail and want CBI + ASIC double cover with 20 years of operating history
- ✓You prefer spread-only pricing with no commission math — 0.9 pip typical is stable at ~$9/lot round-turn
- ✓You're into copy trading — DupliTrade integration is the strongest of our brokers
- ✓You want 1,400+ CFDs across forex, indices, stocks, commodities in one account
- ✓You have $100+ and want a straightforward single-tier account (not Standard vs Raw)
Choose FxPro if:
- ✓You are EU or UK retail and want double tier-1 cover (FCA + CySEC) at one broker
- ✓You day-trade or scalp and open a cTrader or Raw Spread account — ~$10/lot round-turn is competitive with ECN-focused peers
- ✓You want native-currency settlement in CHF, PLN, AUD, or ZAR — the widest fiat-wallet range in our list
- ✓You have $100+ to start and value operating history (20 years, publicly-listed parent)
- ✓You want crypto funding (BTC, ETH, USDT) alongside cards and bank transfers
AvaTrade vs FxPro comparison: fees, licences, platforms
Verdict at a glance
AvaTrade leads
- AvaTrade
- ahead on 2 dimensions
- FxPro
- ahead on 1 dimension
- Tied
- 2 tied
Cost per lot
AvaTrade: $9.00/lot, FxPro: $10.00/lot. Lower at AvaTrade.
Minimum deposit
AvaTrade: $100, FxPro: $100. Smaller minimum at AvaTrade.
Maximum leverage
AvaTrade: 1:400, FxPro: 1:500. Higher leverage at FxPro.
Regulator and licence
AvaTrade: ASIC, FSCA, CBI, BVI, FxPro: FCA, CySEC, SCB, FSCA. Equivalent regulator coverage.
Trading platforms
AvaTrade: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, DupliTrade, FxPro: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Edge. Same platform selection.
Frequently asked
Which is better — AvaTrade or FxPro?+
Across our 5 dimensions: AvaTrade leads in 2, FxPro in 1, ties: 2. Overall verdict: AvaTrade. Full breakdown below.
Which broker has lower fees?+
Cost-per-lot in our calculation: AvaTrade — $9.00, FxPro — $10.00. Lower at AvaTrade.
Which is better for beginners?+
Minimum deposit: AvaTrade — $100, FxPro — $100. Easier onboarding at AvaTrade.
What trading platforms do they offer?+
AvaTrade: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, DupliTrade. FxPro: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Edge.
Who regulates each broker?+
AvaTrade: ASIC, FSCA, CBI, BVI. FxPro: FCA, CySEC, SCB, FSCA.
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