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Admirals vs Plus500

Head-to-head comparison of fees, platforms, regulation, and trading conditions to help you choose the right EU broker in 2026.

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Admirals
Est. 2001 · Tallinn, Estonia
8.4
VS
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Plus500
Est. 2008 · Haifa, Israel
8.1

Quick Verdict

Admirals
4 categories won
Tied
2 categories
Plus500
1 categories won

Admirals scores higher overall at 8.4/10 vs 8.1/10.

Score Comparison

OverallAdmirals wins
Admirals8.4
Plus5008.1
Fees & CostsTie
Admirals8.0
Plus5008.0
PlatformsAdmirals wins
Admirals8.5
Plus5007.5
RegulationPlus500 wins
Admirals9.0
Plus5009.3
ExecutionAdmirals wins
Admirals8.3
Plus5008.0
SupportAdmirals wins
Admirals8.5
Plus5007.5
EducationAdmirals wins
Admirals9.0
Plus5006.5
InstrumentsTie
Admirals8.5
Plus5008.5

Trading Conditions

ConditionAdmiralsPlus500
Min Deposit€25€100
EUR/USD Spread0.0 pips (Zero), 0.5 pips (Trade)0.8 pips typical
Commission$3.00 per lot per side (Zero), None (Trade)None (spread-only)
Leverage (Retail)30:130:1
Leverage (Pro)500:1300:1
Swap-FreeYesNo
Withdrawal FeeFree (2 per month, then EUR 1)Free

Platform Comparison

Admirals Platforms

  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • MetaTrader Supreme Edition
  • SteamTrader
Account Types:

Trade.MT4, Trade.MT5, Zero.MT4, Zero.MT5, Invest.MT5

Plus500 Platforms

  • Plus500 Platform
  • Plus500 App
Account Types:

Retail, Professional

Regulation & Safety

Admirals Regulation

CySECCyprusFCAUKEFSAEstonia
ESMA CompliantYes
Neg. Balance ProtectionYes
Segregated FundsYes
Compensation Scheme

ICF up to EUR 20,000

Plus500 Regulation

CySECCyprusFCAUKASICAustralia
ESMA CompliantYes
Neg. Balance ProtectionYes
Segregated FundsYes
Compensation Scheme

ICF up to EUR 20,000

Overall Verdict

WinnerAdmirals8.4

Admirals takes the overall win with a score of 8.4 vs 8.1, winning 4 out of 7 individual categories compared to Plus500's 1.

In terms of costs, both brokers are evenly matched on fees. On the regulatory front, Admirals though Plus500 has a regulatory edge.

Choose Admirals if you prioritise its strengths in the categories where it leads. Choose Plus500 if you value the specific areas where it scores higher, such as regulation.

CFD Risk Warning

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

This website is for informational purposes only. The content does not constitute investment advice. Trading leveraged products carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. EU retail leverage limits apply (ESMA): up to 30:1 on major FX pairs, 20:1 on minor FX, 20:1 on major indices, 10:1 on commodities, 5:1 on equities, 2:1 on crypto.