Pepperstone takes it, 3 criteria to 0.
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?
Pepperstone scores higher on every criterion where the pair differ: regulation (8.5 to 7.6), platform (9.0 to 6.6) and trader reviews (6.4 to 6.0).
| Criterion | Pepperstone | Interactive Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | 8.5 | 7.6 |
| Fees | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Platform | 9.0 | 6.6 |
| Support | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Trader reviews | 6.4 | 6.0 |
| Trust score | 7.9 | 7.1 |
How do the facts compare?
| Pepperstone | Interactive Brokers | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 | 1977 |
| Headquarters | not disclosed | US |
| Minimum deposit | $10 | USD 0.00 |
What is Pepperstone best at?
- ASIC AFSL 414530 is confirmed for Pepperstone Group Limited
- CySEC licence 388/20 is confirmed
- Six named entities are linked across five jurisdictions
What is Interactive Brokers best at?
- FCA licence 208159, Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited, confirmed on register
- CBI licence C423427, Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited, confirmed on register
- ASIC licence AFSL 453554, Interactive Brokers Australia, confirmed on register
Full detail, licence tables and the evidence behind every number: read the Pepperstone review and the Interactive Brokers review. Scores are recomputed daily and this page updates with them.
FAQ
Is Pepperstone regulated more strongly than Interactive Brokers?
Pepperstone scores better on regulation, 8.5 of 10 to 7.6. The licence detail lives in each full review.
Which has better fees, Pepperstone or Interactive Brokers?
They score level on fees, 9.0 of 10 each. The full cost breakdown is in each review.
So which broker is safer?
Pepperstone is the safer pick here, scoring 7.9 of 10 against Interactive Brokers’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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