Side-by-side
AvaTrade vs Libertex
Both AvaTrade and Libertex 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 Libertex if you have $10 to start — one of the lowest entry minimums in our list.
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
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.
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.
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