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FxPro vs Pepperstone 2026

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

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FxPro

Est. 2006 · Limassol, Cyprus

FCACySECFSCA
77/100
Good
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Pepperstone

Est. 2010 · Melbourne, Australia

FCAASICDFSA
88.6/100
Excellent

Score Breakdown

RegulationCostsPlatformsAccountsDepositSupportEducation
FxProPepperstone

Category-by-Category Winner

Category
FxPro
Pepperstone
Regulation & Trust
85
90
Trading Costs
65
94
Platforms & Tools
85
95
Account Conditions
75
88
Deposit & Withdrawal
82
88
Customer Support
78
80
Education & Research
65
75
Overall Score
77
88.6

Detailed Comparison

Overview

Year Founded
2006
2010
Headquarters
Limassol, Cyprus
Melbourne, Australia
Publicly Listed
Top Regulators
FCA, CySEC, FSCA
FCA, ASIC, DFSA
Total Instruments
2,200
1,200

Trading Costs

EUR/USD Spread
1.40 pips
0.10 pips
GBP/USD Spread
1.80 pips
0.40 pips
USD/JPY Spread
1.40 pips
0.30 pips
Min. Deposit
$100
$0
Commission/Lot
$7.00
$7.00
Inactivity Fee
$15 after 6 months
None

Platforms & Features

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

Instruments

Forex Pairs
70
62
CFD Stocks
2,100
1,000
Indices
29
21
Commodities
18
34
Crypto CFDs
30
30

FxPro vs Pepperstone: Our Analysis

Overall Verdict

With an overall score of 88.6/100 vs 77/100, Pepperstone clearly outperforms FxPro by 11.6 points. This is a substantial gap that reflects Pepperstone's stronger performance across multiple categories.

Trading Costs

On the EUR/USD pair, FxPro offers an average spread of 1.40 pips with a $7.00 round-turn commission, while Pepperstone comes in at 0.10 pips with a $7.00 commission. Pepperstone offers tighter pricing on EUR/USD. Minimum deposit is $100 at FxPro and $0 at Pepperstone.

Regulation & Safety

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

Platform Comparison

FxPro offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, FxPro Edge, FxPro Trading Platform — uniquely offering FxPro Edge, FxPro Trading Platform which Pepperstone does not have. Pepperstone supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, with exclusive access to TradingView. Both brokers offer a comparable range of platforms.

Who Should Choose Which?

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on our testing, Pepperstone scores higher overall at 88.6/100 compared to FxPro's 77/100. However, "better" depends on your priorities — FxPro may be superior in specific categories like certain niche features.

Pepperstone offers tighter spreads with an average EUR/USD spread of 0.10 pips, compared to 1.40 pips at FxPro. Check our detailed comparison table above for GBP/USD and USD/JPY spreads as well.

Pepperstone scores higher for regulation and trust at 90/100, holding licenses from FCA, ASIC, DFSA. FxPro scores 85/100 with FCA, CySEC, FSCA.

For beginners, Pepperstone is the stronger choice with an education and research score of 75/100. 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 Pepperstone 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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