Axi vs Pepperstone
Two brokers, one table. Everything below is taken from what each one publishes on its own site, last read on 2026-09-05. No scores, no ranking.
Standard, Pro and Elite accounts with free setup, leverage to 1000:1 and a funded-trader programme.
Australian broker with strong platform choice and tight pricing.
| Detail | Axi | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | — | FCA, ASIC, CySEC and others by entity — confirm which applies to you |
| Minimum Deposit | Recommended $100 (Standard, Pro) · $25,000 (Elite) | No fixed minimum |
| Max Leverage | Up to 1000:1 | Varies by entity |
| Spread From | Standard: EURUSD from 0.68 pips, gold 16 cents · Pro and Elite: EURUSD from 0 pips, gold 9 cents | From 0.0 pips on Razor |
| Commission | Standard: none · Pro: $4.50 round trip · Elite: $3.50 round trip | From $3.5 per lot per side |
| Platforms | Axi Trading Platform (desktop and mobile), MetaTrader 4, MT4 Multi-Account Manager, MT4 PAMM | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Account Types | Standard, Pro, Elite | Standard, Razor |
| Funding Methods | — | Card, Bank transfer, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller |
| Withdrawal Time | — | 1-3 business days |
| Founded | — | 2010 |
| Countries | — | 170+ |
What the figures say
- Pepperstone publishes its regulation (FCA, ASIC, CySEC and others by entity — confirm which applies to you); Axi does not state one on the pages we read.
- Minimum Deposit: Axi lists Recommended $100 (Standard, Pro) · $25,000 (Elite); Pepperstone lists No fixed minimum.
- Max Leverage: Axi lists Up to 1000:1; Pepperstone lists Varies by entity.
- Commission: Axi lists Standard: none · Pro: $4.50 round trip · Elite: $3.50 round trip; Pepperstone lists From $3.5 per lot per side.
- Account Types: Axi lists Standard, Pro, Elite; Pepperstone lists Standard, Razor.
- Pepperstone publishes its funding methods (Card, Bank transfer, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller); Axi does not state one on the pages we read.
- Pepperstone publishes its withdrawal time (1-3 business days); Axi does not state one on the pages we read.
- Axi also lists Metals.
- Pepperstone also lists Shares.
A figure marked “—” is one that broker does not publish on the pages we could read; it is not a zero. Terms differ by country and change often, so confirm on each site before opening an account.
Axi: why traders choose it
- Standard account: EURUSD from 0.68 pips and gold from 16 cents with no commission
- Pro account: EURUSD from 0 pips and gold from 9 cents with $4.50 round trip
- Elite account for high volume: $3.50 round trip, recommended from $25,000
- Free setup on every account and leverage up to 1000:1
- Eleven account currencies on Standard and Pro, including AUD, CAD, CHF, EUR, GBP, HKD, JPY, NZD, PLN, SGD and USD
- "Get funded" links on each account to Axi's funded-trader programme
Pepperstone: why traders choose it
- TradingView integration for charting and execution in one place
- Razor account offers spreads from 0.0 pips
- No fixed minimum deposit
- Strong regulatory coverage across several regions
- Well regarded customer support
Axi pros
- Round-trip commissions are stated as one number, which is easier to compare than per-side figures
- A route from a live account into a funded programme without leaving the broker
- Their own platform on desktop and mobile as well as MetaTrader 4
Axi cons
- MetaTrader 5, cTrader and TradingView are not on the accounts page
- The regulator for the international entity is not named on the page we read
- Minimums are given as recommendations rather than hard figures
Pepperstone pros
- TradingView trading built in
- Tight Razor spreads
- Broad regulatory footprint
- No minimum deposit requirement
Pepperstone cons
- Commission applies on the tightest account
- Standard account pricing is average
- Instrument list is smaller than some rivals
- Crypto availability depends on region
About Axi
Axi offers Standard, Pro and Elite accounts with free setup and leverage up to 1000:1. Standard is commission-free from 0.68 pips on EURUSD; Pro and Elite price from 0 pips with $4.50 and $3.50 round-trip commissions. Trading runs on Axi's own platform and MetaTrader 4, and each account links to Axi's funded-trader programme.
About Pepperstone
Pepperstone pairs competitive ECN pricing with the widest platform choice of the major brokers, including TradingView.
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