CMC Markets edges it on the overall score.
A TrueBroker comparison puts two brokers on the same scale: trust scores out of 10, built from regulation, fees, platform, support and verified trader reviews, recomputed daily.
Where does each broker win?
On the five criteria, CMC Markets scores higher on regulation (6.8 to 5.5) and support (6.5 to 5.5), while Easy Markets scores higher on platform (8.3 to 7.3) and trader reviews (7.4 to 6.7).
| Criterion | CMC Markets | Easy Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | 6.8 | 5.5 |
| Fees | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Platform | 7.3 | 8.3 |
| Support | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| Trader reviews | 6.7 | 7.4 |
| Trust score | 7.3 | 7.1 |
How do the facts compare?
| CMC Markets | Easy Markets | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 | not disclosed |
| Headquarters | GB | not disclosed |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum | $25 (Standard account) |
| Maximum leverage | 1:200 | 1:2000 |
What is CMC Markets best at?
- FCA licences 173730, 170627 and 948126 confirmed on the register (UK)
- BaFin licence 154814 confirmed on the register (Germany)
- ASIC licences AFSL 238054 and 246381 confirmed on the register (Australia)
What is Easy Markets best at?
- CySEC licence 079/07 confirmed on the register for Easy Forex Trading Ltd
- ASIC licence 246566 confirmed, held by easyMarkets Pty Ltd since 2004
- FSCA FSP 54018 confirmed as authorised for EF Worldwide (Pty) Ltd
Full detail, licence tables and the evidence behind every number: read the CMC Markets review and the Easy Markets review. Scores are recomputed daily and this page updates with them.
FAQ
Is CMC Markets regulated more strongly than Easy Markets?
CMC Markets scores better on regulation, 6.8 of 10 to 5.5. The licence detail lives in each full review.
Which has better fees, CMC Markets or Easy Markets?
They score level on fees, 9.0 of 10 each. The full cost breakdown is in each review.
So which broker is safer?
CMC Markets is the safer pick here, scoring 7.3 of 10 against Easy Markets’s 7.1 on regulation, fees, platform, support and verified trader reviews. Both brokers are re-scored daily and this comparison updates with them.
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