AvaTrade
Best regulated education brand ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.3
Partner link pending; strong candidate for dedicated review
AvaTrade vs Interactive Brokers
A side-by-side look at AvaTrade and Interactive Brokers — score, fees, platforms and who each one actually fits best.
Interactive Brokers
Institutional-grade, lowest cost ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.1
Publicly traded (NASDAQ: IBKR), commission-based pricing instead of spread markup. Affiliate program leans institutional — likely needs direct outreach rather than a self-serve signup.
Quick verdict
AvaTrade scores higher overall (4.3 vs 4.1), but a higher score doesn't automatically mean it's the right pick for you.
AvaTrade is the stronger fit for beginners, regulated broker research, copy/social trading options, while Interactive Brokers is built more around serious traders wanting global market access and low commissions.
Regulation: AvaTrade — Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, FSA Japan, FSCA and 5 more - operating since 2006, own AvaSocial copy-trading app. Interactive Brokers — SEC/FINRA (US), FCA (UK) and more.
Minimum deposit: AvaTrade — Often from $100, depending on region. Interactive Brokers — No minimum.
Side by side
AvaTradeInteractive Brokers
Best forBeginners, regulated broker research, copy/social trading optionsSerious traders wanting global market access and low commissions
PlatformsMT4, MT5, AvaTradeGO, WebTrader, copy/social toolsTrader Workstation, IBKR Mobile
RegulationCentral Bank of Ireland, ASIC, FSA Japan, FSCA and 5 more - operating since 2006, own AvaSocial copy-trading appSEC/FINRA (US), FCA (UK) and more
Minimum depositOften from $100, depending on regionNo minimum
AvaTrade strengths
- Strong global brand
- AvaPartner program
- Education-friendly positioning
Interactive Brokers strengths
- Publicly traded broker
- Very low commissions
- Huge global market access
Which one should you pick?
Pick AvaTrade if you're mainly after beginners, regulated broker research, copy/social trading options. It stands out for strong global brand and avaPartner program.
Pick Interactive Brokers if you're mainly after serious traders wanting global market access and low commissions. It stands out for publicly traded broker and very low commissions.
Common questions
AvaTrade vs Interactive Brokers FAQ
Is AvaTrade better than Interactive Brokers?
AvaTrade scores higher in our rating (4.3 vs 4.1), but Interactive Brokers may still be the better fit if you specifically need serious traders wanting global market access and low commissions.
What's the difference in regulation between AvaTrade and Interactive Brokers?
AvaTrade: Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, FSA Japan, FSCA and 5 more - operating since 2006, own AvaSocial copy-trading app. Interactive Brokers: SEC/FINRA (US), FCA (UK) and more.