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Head to head
eToro or Plus500? 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.
One of the cleanest mobile CFD apps, on a narrow base: no MetaTrader, no API and little in-house research.
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 3.7 out of 5. eToro is the cheaper of the two: a reference EUR 5,000 stock order costs €0.92 there against €5.00. eToro scores 91 against 83 out of 100 on the group index. Your account's protection depends on its legal entity. Plus500 covers more ground with 9 of 14 asset classes against 8. On platform and app eToro is ahead, 4.2 against 3.9 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 | 3.7 |
| Group index | 91 of 100 | 83 of 100 |
| Best for | Copy tradingCrypto plus stocks in one accountFirst-time investorsFractional investingMobile-first users | Mobile-first CFD tradersBeginners wanting simplicitySmall accounts from USD 100Sharia-compliant swap-free tradingFast account opening |
| Regulation | FCAASICMASSECCySECFSRAMFSAFSAS | FCAASICJFSAMASCIROCFTC/NFACySECFinantsinspektsioonDFSACMA+3 |
| Top-tier licences | 4 | 6 — Better |
| Investor protection | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| Listed group | Yes | Yes |
| Banking licence | No | No |
| Segregated client accounts | Yes | Yes |
| Negative balance protection | Yes | Yes |
| Audited financials | Yes | Yes |
| Disclosed regulatory actions | 1 | 3 |
| Founded | 2007 | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Tel Aviv, IL | Haifa, IL |
| Fees | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Safety & regulation | 4.6 — Better | 4.4 |
| Trading platform | 3.8 — Better | 3.3 |
| Product range | 4.2 — Better | 3.2 |
| Mobile app | 4.6 — Better | 4.4 |
| Research | 3.8 — Better | 2.6 |
| Customer support | 3.2 | 3.6 — Better |
| Deposit & withdrawal | 3.8 | 4.3 — Better |
| Account opening | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Education | 4.3 — Better | 3.0 |
| Reference order EUR 5,000 | €0.92 — Better | €5.00 |
| Minimum deposit | US$50 — Better | US$100 |
| Stocks (per order) | US$1 | in the spread |
| US stocks | US$1 | in the spread |
| ETFs | Free | in the spread |
| Options | Not offered | in the spread |
| Futures | Not offered | in the spread |
| Crypto | 1 % | n/a |
| Bonds (order) | n/a | n/a |
| Funds (order) | n/a | n/a |
| EUR/USD spread | n/a | n/a |
| Index CFD spread | n/a | n/a |
| FX conversion | 0.75 % | 0.7 % — Better |
| Inactivity fee | None — Better | US$10 · after 3 months |
| Custody fee | None | n/a |
| Withdrawal fee | US$5 | free — Better |
| Deposit fee | free | free |
| Overnight financing | n/a | n/a |
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| Asset classes (of 14) | 8 | 9 — Better |
| Exchanges | n/a | n/a |
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Options | No | Yes |
| Futures | No | Yes |
| 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 | Plus500 WebTraderPlus500 mobile appPlus500 Windows Trader |
| Demo account | Yes | Yes |
| Fractional shares | Yes | No |
| Maximum leverage | 1:30 | 1:30 · Pro 1:300 |
| Account opening | Same day to about 3 business days; fully digital with automated ID and address verification | Fully online, typically 10–30 minutes with instant electronic ID verification |
| Account types | Retail accounteToro Club (Silver to Diamond)Professional clientIslamic account | Retail CFD accountProfessional accountSwap-free accountPlus500 InvestPlus500 Futures |
| Payment methods | Bank transferSEPACredit cardDebit cardPayPalSkrillNetellerSofortiDEAL | Bank transferSEPACredit cardDebit cardPayPalSkrillApple PayGoogle Pay |
| Account currencies | USDEURGBPDKK | USDEURGBPAUDCHFSGDPLNCZKNOKSEK |
| 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 by 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; card refunds can take up to 5 |
| Free withdrawals | n/a | n/a |
| Languages | EnglishGermanFrenchSpanishItalianDutchPortuguesePolishArabicRussian+1 | EnglishGermanFrenchItalianSpanishPortugueseDutchPolishCzechSwedish+7 |
| Channels | Live chatTicket system | Live chatEmailWhatsApp |
| Availability | Live chat during market hours, ticket system around the clock; priority routing depends on eToro Club tier | 24/7 live chat |
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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Plus500
One of the cleanest mobile CFD apps, on a narrow base: no MetaTrader, no API and little in-house research.
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