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OANDA vs eToro

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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OANDA
Est. 1996 · New York, USA
8.6
VS
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eToro
Est. 2007 · Tel Aviv, Israel
8.5

Quick Verdict

OANDA
2 categories won
Tied
3 categories
eToro
2 categories won

OANDA scores higher overall at 8.6/10 vs 8.5/10.

Score Comparison

OverallOANDA wins
OANDA8.6
eToro8.5
Fees & CostsOANDA wins
OANDA8.3
eToro7.5
PlatformsTie
OANDA8.5
eToro8.5
RegulationeToro wins
OANDA9.2
eToro9.3
ExecutionOANDA wins
OANDA8.8
eToro7.8
SupportTie
OANDA8.0
eToro8.0
EducationTie
OANDA8.5
eToro8.5
InstrumentseToro wins
OANDA7.8
eToro9.2

Trading Conditions

ConditionOANDAeToro
Min DepositNone$50
EUR/USD Spread0.6 pips average1.0 pips
CommissionNone (Standard), varies (Core Pricing)None (spread-only)
Leverage (Retail)30:130:1
Leverage (Pro)200:1400:1
Swap-FreeNoNo
Withdrawal FeeFree$5 per withdrawal

Platform Comparison

OANDA Platforms

  • OANDA Platform
  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • TradingView
Account Types:

Standard, Core Pricing, Premium

eToro Platforms

  • eToro Platform
  • eToro App
Account Types:

Retail, Professional, Corporate

Regulation & Safety

OANDA Regulation

FCAUKASICAustraliaNFAUSA
ESMA CompliantYes
Neg. Balance ProtectionYes
Segregated FundsYes
Compensation Scheme

FSCS up to GBP 85,000 (UK entity)

eToro Regulation

CySECCyprusFCAUKASICAustralia
ESMA CompliantYes
Neg. Balance ProtectionYes
Segregated FundsYes
Compensation Scheme

ICF up to EUR 20,000

Overall Verdict

WinnerOANDA8.6

OANDA takes the overall win with a score of 8.6 vs 8.5, winning 2 out of 7 individual categories compared to eToro's 2.

In terms of costs, OANDA also leads on fees. On the regulatory front, OANDA though eToro has a regulatory edge.

Choose OANDA if you prioritise its strengths in the categories where it leads. Choose eToro if you value the specific areas where it scores higher, such as regulation and instruments.

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.