Eightcap 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 and Raw accounts from $100 on TradingView, MetaTrader 4 and 5 and TradeLocker.
Australian broker with strong platform choice and tight pricing.
| Detail | Eightcap | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | Eightcap Global Limited, SCB Bahamas SIA-F220 · Eightcap International Ltd, FSA Seychelles SD100 · Eightcap International Trading, FSC Mauritius GB25204603 | FCA, ASIC, CySEC and others by entity — confirm which applies to you |
| Minimum Deposit | $100 | No fixed minimum |
| Max Leverage | — | Varies by entity |
| Spread From | Standard from 1.0 pips · Raw from 0.0 pips | From 0.0 pips on Razor |
| Commission | Standard: none (shares excepted) · Raw: $3.50 per standard lot per side in AUD, USD, NZD, SGD or CAD; GBP 2.25; EUR 2.75 | From $3.5 per lot per side |
| Platforms | TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradeLocker | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Account Types | Standard, Raw | Standard, Razor |
| Funding Methods | — | Card, Bank transfer, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller |
| Withdrawal Time | — | 1-3 business days |
| Founded | — | 2010 |
| Countries | — | 170+ |
What the figures say
- Minimum Deposit: Eightcap lists $100; Pepperstone lists No fixed minimum.
- Pepperstone publishes its max leverage (Varies by entity); Eightcap does not state one on the pages we read.
- Spread From: Eightcap lists Standard from 1.0 pips · Raw from 0.0 pips; Pepperstone lists From 0.0 pips on Razor.
- Platforms: Eightcap lists TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradeLocker; Pepperstone lists MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView.
- Account Types: Eightcap lists Standard, Raw; Pepperstone lists Standard, Razor.
- Pepperstone publishes its funding methods (Card, Bank transfer, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller); Eightcap does not state one on the pages we read.
- Pepperstone publishes its withdrawal time (1-3 business days); Eightcap does not state one on the pages we read.
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.
Eightcap: why traders choose it
- 800+ CFD instruments across forex, crypto, shares, commodities and indices
- Raw account: spreads from 0.0 pips and $3.50 per standard lot per side
- Standard account: spreads from 1.0 pips with no commission except on shares
- Scalping permitted on both accounts; trade sizes from 0.01 to 100 lots
- Margin call at 80% and stop-out at 50%
- Seven base currencies: AUD, CAD, EUR, GBP, NZD, SGD, USD
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
Eightcap pros
- TradingView and TradeLocker alongside both MetaTrader versions
- The commission is stated per currency, so there is no conversion surprise
- A 50% stop-out leaves more margin than the 20% common offshore
Eightcap cons
- Leverage is not stated on the account page; it depends on the entity
- The international entities are in the Bahamas, Seychelles and Mauritius; Australian clients are served by a separate company
- Two account types only, with no cent or swap-free variant listed
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 Eightcap
Eightcap offers a Standard account from 1.0 pips with no commission and a Raw account from 0.0 pips with $3.50 per lot per side, both from a $100 minimum, on TradingView, MetaTrader 4 and 5 and TradeLocker. The international entities are regulated in the Bahamas, Seychelles and Mauritius.
About Pepperstone
Pepperstone pairs competitive ECN pricing with the widest platform choice of the major brokers, including TradingView.
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