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AvaTrade vs Libertex
AvaTrade vs Libertex — Direct comparison across cost, regulation, leverage, platforms and operating history.
Tracked byBrokerlist Editorial · Independent review teamUpdated
In short. Choose AvaTrade if you are AU or EU retail and want CBI + ASIC double cover with 20 years of operating history. Choose Libertex if you have $10 to start — one of the lowest entry minimums in our list.
AvaTrade vs Libertex comparison: fees, licences, platforms
Verdict at a glance
Libertex leads
- AvaTrade
- ahead on 2 dimensions
- Libertex
- ahead on 3 dimensions
Cost per lot
AvaTrade: $9.00/lot, Libertex: $5.00/lot. Lower at Libertex.
Minimum deposit
AvaTrade: $100, Libertex: $10. Smaller minimum at Libertex.
Maximum leverage
AvaTrade: 1:400, Libertex: 1:999. Higher leverage at Libertex.
Regulator and licence
AvaTrade: ASIC, FSCA, CBI, BVI, Libertex: SVG FSA. Stronger licensing at AvaTrade.
Trading platforms
AvaTrade: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, DupliTrade, Libertex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Libertex Platform. Wider platform choice at AvaTrade.
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
Libertex
Pros
- ✓$10 minimum + Forex Club heritage (founded 1997) — long operating history
- ✓MT4/MT5 plus proprietary Libertex platform — multi-platform offering for different trader preferences
Cons
- ✕Offshore SVG (St. Vincent & the Grenadines) registration only — no tier-1 (FCA/ASIC) or EU (CySEC) oversight
- ✕Typical EUR/USD spread ranges 0.3–0.7 pip depending on liquidity — broker does not publish a single typical figure
- ✕Inactivity fee $10/month triggers after ~90 days of inactivity
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 Libertex if:
- ✓You have $10 to start — one of the lowest entry minimums in our list
- ✓You prefer a proprietary platform that's simpler than MT4/MT5 for a first-time trader
- ✓You value 28 years of operating history (via Forex Club parent, founded 1997)
- ✓You want strong local EU funding methods (SOFORT, iDEAL, Giropay, Przelewy24) at a broker that understands European banking
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Frequently asked
Which is better — AvaTrade or Libertex?+
Across our 5 dimensions: AvaTrade leads in 2, Libertex in 3, ties: 0. Overall verdict: Libertex. Full breakdown below.
Which broker has lower fees?+
Cost-per-lot in our calculation: AvaTrade — $9.00, Libertex — $5.00. Lower at Libertex.
Which is better for beginners?+
Minimum deposit: AvaTrade — $100, Libertex — $10. Easier onboarding at Libertex.
What trading platforms do they offer?+
AvaTrade: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, DupliTrade. Libertex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Libertex Platform.
Who regulates each broker?+
AvaTrade: ASIC, FSCA, CBI, BVI. Libertex: SVG FSA.