IC Markets
Top global candidate ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★4.8
Active partner program; confirm the available legal entity and trading conditions for your country.
IC Markets vs IG
A side-by-side look at IC Markets and IG — score, fees, platforms and who each one actually fits best.
IG
Global #1 by trust score ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.5
Ranked #1 overall by ForexBrokers.com for 8 years running; Tier-1 regulated in 8 jurisdictions. No partner relationship yet — affiliate terms need checking before promoting.
Quick verdict
IC Markets scores higher overall (4.8 vs 4.5), but a higher score doesn't automatically mean it's the right pick for you.
IC Markets is the stronger fit for low-spread trading, scalping, MT4/MT5/cTrader workflows, while IG is built more around long track record, broad market access, institutional-grade trust.
Regulation: IC Markets — ASIC (335692), CySEC (362/18), FSA Seychelles (SD018) - operating since 2007. IG — FCA, ASIC and 6 more Tier-1 regulators.
Minimum deposit: IC Markets — Commonly from $200, depending on entity. IG — No minimum (varies by country).
Side by side
IC MarketsIG
Best forLow-spread trading, scalping, MT4/MT5/cTrader workflowsLong track record, broad market access, institutional-grade trust
PlatformsMT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingViewIG platform, MT4, ProRealTime
RegulationASIC (335692), CySEC (362/18), FSA Seychelles (SD018) - operating since 2007FCA, ASIC and 6 more Tier-1 regulators
Minimum depositCommonly from $200, depending on entityNo minimum (varies by country)
IC Markets strengths
- Raw spread model
- Deep platform choice
- Strong partner program
IG strengths
- Highest trust score in the industry
- 8 Tier-1 regulators
- Founded 1974
Which one should you pick?
Pick IC Markets if you're mainly after low-spread trading, scalping, MT4/MT5/cTrader workflows. It stands out for raw spread model and deep platform choice.
Pick IG if you're mainly after long track record, broad market access, institutional-grade trust. It stands out for highest trust score in the industry and 8 Tier-1 regulators.
Common questions
IC Markets vs IG FAQ
Is IC Markets better than IG?
IC Markets scores higher in our rating (4.8 vs 4.5), but IG may still be the better fit if you specifically need long track record, broad market access, institutional-grade trust.
What's the difference in regulation between IC Markets and IG?
IC Markets: ASIC (335692), CySEC (362/18), FSA Seychelles (SD018) - operating since 2007. IG: FCA, ASIC and 6 more Tier-1 regulators.