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Head to head
eToro or Libertex? Fees, regulation, platform and product range compared side by side — with a verdict drawn from the data.
Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged products are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly. Investments can fall in value. Past performance is not an indicator of future results.
One of the most complete copy-trading products in Europe, wrapped in a notably simple broker app - and paid for through conversion charges rather than commissions.
A commission-based CFD broker with a genuinely low entry point, undermined by deposit fees and a disclosed CySEC compliance suspension.
Advertising disclosure: where a partnership is active, we may earn a commission through broker links. The provider’s terms apply. Commissions do not influence our ratings; paid placements are separately labelled as sponsored.
Four decision axes, each derived from the recorded data.
Overall eToro takes it, 4.0 against 3.4 out of 5. The two pricing models cannot be converted like for like; the fee rows in the table carry the detail. eToro scores 91 against 47 out of 100 on the group index. Your account's protection depends on its legal entity. Both cover 8 of 14 asset classes. On platform and app eToro is ahead, 4.2 against 3.6 out of 5. Which one is right depends on which of these axes matters for your trading profile.
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Data as of: 30 Aug 2026
| Criterion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 4.0 — Better | 3.4 |
| Group index | 91 of 100 | 47 of 100 |
| Best for | Copy tradingCrypto plus stocks in one accountFirst-time investorsFractional investingMobile-first users | Transparent-pricing tradersVery small starting balancesCrypto CFD tradersMetaTrader usersCommission-free real shares |
| Regulation | FCAASICMASSECCySECFSRAMFSAFSAS | CySECFSCAFSCVFSC |
| Top-tier licences | 4 — Better | 0 |
| Investor protection | £85,000 — Better | €20,000 |
| Listed group | Yes | No |
| Banking licence | No | No |
| Segregated client accounts | Yes | Yes |
| Negative balance protection | Yes | Yes |
| Audited financials | Yes | Yes |
| Disclosed regulatory actions | 1 | 2 |
| Founded | 2007 | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Tel Aviv, IL | Limassol, CY |
| Fees | 3.4 — Better | 3.0 |
| Safety & regulation | 4.6 — Better | 3.5 |
| Trading platform | 3.8 — Better | 3.7 |
| Product range | 4.2 — Better | 3.4 |
| Mobile app | 4.6 — Better | 3.5 |
| Research | 3.8 — Better | 3.4 |
| Customer support | 3.2 | 3.6 — Better |
| Deposit & withdrawal | 3.8 — Better | 2.8 |
| Account opening | 4.6 — Better | 4.2 |
| Education | 4.3 — Better | 3.2 |
| Reference order EUR 5,000 | €0.92 | Not offered |
| Minimum deposit | US$50 | €10 — Better |
| Stocks (per order) | US$1 | n/a |
| US stocks | US$1 | n/a |
| ETFs | Free | in the spread |
| Options | Not offered | in the spread |
| Futures | Not offered | Not offered |
| Crypto | 1 % | n/a |
| Bonds (order) | n/a | n/a |
| Funds (order) | n/a | n/a |
| EUR/USD spread | n/a | 0.3 pips |
| Index CFD spread | n/a | n/a |
| FX conversion | 0.75 % | n/a |
| Inactivity fee | None — Better | €10 · after 6 months |
| Custody fee | None | n/a |
| Withdrawal fee | US$5 | €1 — Better |
| Deposit fee | free — Better | 2.5 % |
| Overnight financing | n/a | n/a |
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| Asset classes (of 14) | 8 | 8 |
| Exchanges | n/a | n/a |
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Options | No | Yes |
| Futures | No | No |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | Yes |
| Bonds | No | No |
| Funds | No | No |
| Commodities | Yes | Yes |
| Indices | Yes | Yes |
| Warrants | No | No |
| Spread betting | No | No |
| Social trading | Yes | No |
| Platforms | eToro web platformeToro mobile appProCharts | Libertex Web PlatformLibertex Mobile AppMetaTrader 4MetaTrader 5Libertex Invest |
| Demo account | Yes | Yes |
| Fractional shares | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum leverage | 1:30 | 1:30 · Pro 1:600 |
| Account opening | Same day to about 3 business days; fully digital with automated ID and address verification | Around 10 minutes online, verification usually within one business day |
| Account types | Retail accounteToro Club (Silver to Diamond)Professional clientIslamic account | CFD (Retail)Libertex InvestPlatinum / VIP / Exclusive |
| Payment methods | Bank transferSEPACredit cardDebit cardPayPalSkrillNetellerSofortiDEAL | Bank transferSEPACredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerPayPal |
| Account currencies | USDEURGBPDKK | USDEURGBP |
| Deposit time | Instant for cards and e-wallets; 1-3 business days for bank transfer | Instant for cards and e-wallets, 1–3 business days for bank transfer |
| Withdrawal time | Processed within about 1 business day; 2-8 business days to reach the account depending on method | 1–3 business days, e-wallets often same day |
| Free withdrawals | n/a | n/a |
| Languages | EnglishGermanFrenchSpanishItalianDutchPortuguesePolishArabicRussian+1 | EnglishGermanSpanishItalianPortuguesePolishCzechRomanianArabic |
| Channels | Live chatTicket system | EmailLive chatPhone |
| Availability | Live chat during market hours, ticket system around the clock; priority routing depends on eToro Club tier | 24/5 |
Editorial assessment based on the recorded data.
eToro
One of the most complete copy-trading products in Europe, wrapped in a notably simple broker app - and paid for through conversion charges rather than commissions.
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Libertex
A commission-based CFD broker with a genuinely low entry point, undermined by deposit fees and a disclosed CySEC compliance suspension.
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