What We Do
Compare UK Brokers Side by Side
In our broker comparisons we explore two brokers side by side to determine which is the stronger forex broker or trading platform, helping you make an informed choice. We compare spreads, platforms, fees, educational content and overall experience.
Choosing a UK trading broker is difficult, but our guides are designed to make the world of trading and financial spread betting easier to navigate.
- Spreads and fees
- Platform experience
- Markets available
- Education
- Customer service
- Overall verdict
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Pepperstone Comparisons
7 guides in this section
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Pepperstone vs CMC UK Broker Comparison
CMC offers breadth and depth that Pepperstone cannot quite match, while Pepperstone offers ease of use and down-to-earth customer service that makes getting started a breeze.
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Pepperstone vs City Index UK Broker Comparison
We compare Pepperstone and City Index side by side across platforms, spreads, fees, market access and overall trading experience to see which broker is the stronger choice for UK traders.
VSForex.com vs Pepperstone
Which broker is better for UK traders? It is a close contest: Pepperstone ultimately reigns supreme, but Forex.com provides a serious challenge.
VSVantage Markets vs Pepperstone: UK Broker Comparison
Choosing between Pepperstone and Vantage Markets is tricky. Both brokers are FCA-regulated, highly competitive and aimed at active traders.
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Pepperstone vs IG UK Broker Comparison
Two titans of the trading world collide. Both are excellent and popular with UK traders, but which broker should you choose?
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Pepperstone vs ActivTrades UK Broker Comparison
In our first ‘Broker Clash’, Pepperstone and ActivTrades go head-to-head for UK trading broker supremacy.
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Pepperstone vs SpreadEx UK Broker Comparison
Pepperstone leads for low-cost forex, commodities, platform choice and high-volume trading, while SpreadEx stands out for its mobile experience, broader market range and stock and options trading.
IG Comparisons
4 guides in this section
VSIG vs Vantage Markets
In the battle of IG vs Vantage Markets, you might expect only one result, but Vantage offers highly competitive spreads and performs strongly across almost every category.
VSIG vs City Index UK Broker Comparison
It’s the ‘Battle of the UK Brokers’. IG proves once again why it is one of the leading UK trading brokers, but City Index provides serious competition.
VSIG vs City Index UK Broker Comparison
It’s the ‘Battle of the UK Brokers’. IG proves once again why it is one of the leading UK trading brokers, but City Index provides serious competition.
VSIG vs CMC Markets: Broker Comparison
We compare two heavyweights of the UK trading industry to find out which broker is better based on spreads, platform experience, education and more.
XTB Comparisons
2 guides in this section
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XTB vs Axi: Broker Comparison
Axi and XTB aren’t so much competitors as they are complements. One broker offers spread betting, copy trading and low fees. The other offers ISA investing and an easy-to-use platform. Here’s our verdict.
VSXTB vs IG: Broker Comparison
We compare XTB and IG, two brokers that combine trading with ISA investing. Both have expanded into more holistic platforms, but which one is better?
Vantage Comparisons
1 guide in this section
VSVantage vs ActivTrades UK Broker Comparison
Vantage Markets or ActivTrades? Both have deep educational resources, proprietary platforms and excellent spreads. We compare which is better for UK traders.
Multi-Broker Comparisons
1 guide in this section
VSVSPepperstone, IG or CMC Markets: Which is Better?
In this article we compare three of the top brokers in regulated UK trading: Pepperstone, IG and CMC Markets. We compare their features, platforms and which is best for different kinds of traders.
Alternative Platform Guides
2 guides in this section
Best Trading 212 Alternatives
Trading 212 offers CFD trading, Stocks & Shares ISAs, SIPPs and Cash ISAs. We look at the strongest alternatives for CFD trading, ISA investing and competitive UK accounts.
By James Warwick
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Best Oanda Alternatives
Oanda is a strong platform for UK traders, but if you are looking to switch there are solid alternatives. IG, Pepperstone, XTB, Vantage Markets and CMC are among our top picks.
By James Warwick
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