A side by side comparison of Swissquote and ThinkMarkets on regulation, spreads, platforms, minimum deposit and our independent scores, so you can pick the right broker for how you trade.
Overall, ThinkMarkets scores higher in our review (83 vs 82 out of 100). ThinkMarkets has the tighter typical EUR/USD spread, which suits scalpers and high-frequency traders. ThinkMarkets has the lower minimum deposit, so it is easier to start with. Both are regulated by recognised authorities.
| Swissquote | ThinkMarkets | |
|---|---|---|
| MSP Score | 82/100 (B) | 83/100 (B) |
| Reputation score | 86/100 | 72/100 |
| Regulation | FINMA, FCA, DFSA | FCA, ASIC, CySEC |
| Founded | 1996 | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Gland, Switzerland | London, UK (co-HQ Melbourne, Australia) |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Advanced Trader, TradingView | MT4, MT5, TradingView, ThinkTrader |
| MetaTrader 5 (MSP-ready) | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum deposit | $1000 | $0 |
| Typical EUR/USD spread | 1.3 pips | 0.1 pips |
| Execution | ECN-STP | No dealing desk (STP/ECN) |
| Products | CFD, Invest / real shares, Futures, Options, Real crypto | CFD, Spread Betting |
| Min deposit currency funding | Card, Bank transfer | Card, Bank transfer, PayPal |
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ThinkMarkets scores higher overall in our review (83/100 vs 82/100), but the better choice depends on what you value. ThinkMarkets has tighter spreads. ThinkMarkets has a lower minimum deposit. Compare the full table above to pick the right one for you.
ThinkMarkets has the tighter typical EUR/USD spread of the two, though final costs depend on your account type and any commission. Check current spreads on each broker's site.
Yes, both offer MetaTrader 5, so MSP runs on either.
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