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FxPro vs IG 2026

A detailed head-to-head comparison of FxPro and IG across regulation, trading costs, platforms, and more.

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FxPro

Est. 2006 · Limassol, Cyprus

FCACySECFSCA
77/100
Good
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IG

Est. 1974 · London, United Kingdom

FCAASICBaFin
83.7/100
Excellent

Score Breakdown

RegulationCostsPlatformsAccountsDepositSupportEducation
FxProIG

Category-by-Category Winner

Category
FxPro
IG
Regulation & Trust
85
98
Trading Costs
65
75
Platforms & Tools
85
82
Account Conditions
75
72
Deposit & Withdrawal
82
80
Customer Support
78
82
Education & Research
65
85
Overall Score
77
83.7

Detailed Comparison

Overview

Year Founded
2006
1974
Headquarters
Limassol, Cyprus
London, United Kingdom
Publicly Listed
Top Regulators
FCA, CySEC, FSCA
FCA, ASIC, BaFin
Total Instruments
2,200
17,000

Trading Costs

EUR/USD Spread
1.40 pips
0.60 pips
GBP/USD Spread
1.80 pips
0.90 pips
USD/JPY Spread
1.40 pips
0.70 pips
Min. Deposit
$100
$0
Commission/Lot
$7.00
None
Inactivity Fee
$15 after 6 months
$12/month after 24 months

Platforms & Features

MetaTrader 4
MetaTrader 5
cTrader
TradingView
Copy Trading
API Trading
VPS Hosting
Demo Account
Islamic Account

Instruments

Forex Pairs
70
80
CFD Stocks
2,100
12,000
Indices
29
40
Commodities
18
35
Crypto CFDs
30
11

FxPro vs IG: Our Analysis

Overall Verdict

With an overall score of 83.7/100 vs 77/100, IG edges out FxPro by 6.7 points. This moderate gap suggests IG has an edge in several key areas.

Trading Costs

On the EUR/USD pair, FxPro offers an average spread of 1.40 pips with a $7.00 round-turn commission, while IG comes in at 0.60 pips commission-free. IG offers tighter pricing on EUR/USD. Minimum deposit is $100 at FxPro and $0 at IG.

Regulation & Safety

FxPro holds 5 regulatory licenses with a highest tier of Tier 1 (FCA, CySEC, FSCA), while IG has 6 licenses at Tier 1 (FCA, ASIC, BaFin). IG has more regulatory licenses overall.

Platform Comparison

FxPro offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, FxPro Edge, FxPro Trading Platform — uniquely offering MT5, cTrader, FxPro Edge, FxPro Trading Platform which IG does not have. IG supports MT4, IG Trading Platform, with exclusive access to IG Trading Platform. FxPro provides a wider platform selection.

Who Should Choose Which?

FxPro suits traders who want advanced tools, while IG is better for cost-conscious traders, beginners seeking education, traders who prioritize safety, traders wanting a wide instrument range. Both brokers offer demo accounts, so you can test each before committing real funds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on our testing, IG scores higher overall at 83.7/100 compared to FxPro's 77/100. However, "better" depends on your priorities — FxPro may be superior in specific categories like certain niche features.

IG offers tighter spreads with an average EUR/USD spread of 0.60 pips, compared to 1.40 pips at FxPro. Check our detailed comparison table above for GBP/USD and USD/JPY spreads as well.

IG scores higher for regulation and trust at 98/100, holding licenses from FCA, ASIC, BaFin. FxPro scores 85/100 with FCA, CySEC, FSCA.

For beginners, IG is the stronger choice with an education and research score of 85/100. It offers structured trading courses, webinars, and a free demo account. FxPro scores 65/100 for education.

Yes, there is no restriction on having accounts with both FxPro and IG simultaneously. Many experienced traders maintain accounts with multiple brokers to take advantage of each broker's strengths — for example, using one for its lower spreads on majors and another for its wider instrument range or better platform features.

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Reviewed by

Neil C

Neil C is a financial markets analyst and forex trading specialist with over 10 years of experience evaluating broker platforms, trading conditions, and regulatory frameworks. He has personally tested accounts with dozens of brokers and brings a data-driven methodology to every review.

Last updated: April 2026

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