Pepperstone vs Vantage
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.
Australian broker with strong platform choice and tight pricing.
A Raw ECN account from $50 with US$3 per side, plus Standard STP, Pro ECN, Cent and Swap Free.
| Detail | Pepperstone | Vantage |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | FCA, ASIC, CySEC and others by entity — confirm which applies to you | Vantage, CIMA Cayman Islands SIBL 1383491 · Vantage Global Limited, VFSC Vanuatu · Vantage FX Pty Ltd, ASIC AR 343547 · UK site run separately by Vantage Global Prime LLP under the FCA |
| Minimum Deposit | No fixed minimum | US$50 (Raw ECN) |
| Max Leverage | Varies by entity | — |
| Spread From | From 0.0 pips on Razor | 0.0 pips (Raw ECN) |
| Commission | From $3.5 per lot per side | Raw ECN: US$3.00 per standard lot per side |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Vantage App, Vantage Web Trading |
| Account Types | Standard, Razor | Standard STP, Raw ECN, Pro ECN, Cent, Swap Free |
| Funding Methods | Card, Bank transfer, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller | — |
| Withdrawal Time | 1-3 business days | — |
| Founded | 2010 | — |
| Countries | 170+ | — |
What the figures say
- Minimum Deposit: Pepperstone lists No fixed minimum; Vantage lists US$50 (Raw ECN).
- Pepperstone publishes its max leverage (Varies by entity); Vantage does not state one on the pages we read.
- Spread From: Pepperstone lists From 0.0 pips on Razor; Vantage lists 0.0 pips (Raw ECN).
- Commission: Pepperstone lists From $3.5 per lot per side; Vantage lists Raw ECN: US$3.00 per standard lot per side.
- Platforms: Pepperstone lists MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView; Vantage lists MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Vantage App, Vantage Web Trading.
- Account Types: Pepperstone lists Standard, Razor; Vantage lists Standard STP, Raw ECN, Pro ECN, Cent, Swap Free.
- Pepperstone publishes its funding methods (Card, Bank transfer, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller); Vantage does not state one on the pages we read.
- Pepperstone publishes its withdrawal time (1-3 business days); Vantage does not state one on the pages we read.
- Pepperstone also lists Crypto.
- Vantage also lists ETFs, Bonds, Gold.
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.
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
Vantage: why traders choose it
- Raw ECN account from a US$50 minimum with spreads from 0.0 and US$3.00 per lot per side
- No deposit fees on the Raw ECN account
- Five account types, including a Cent account and a Swap Free account
- Gold CFDs tradable around the clock, beyond normal market hours
- Bonds and ETFs alongside forex, indices, commodities and shares
- Vantage App and web trading in addition to MetaTrader 4 and 5
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
Vantage pros
- A $50 raw-spread account is unusual; most brokers ask $100 to $200 for that pricing
- The international site states clearly that it is not the FCA-regulated UK business, rather than blurring the two
- Cayman and Australian entities are named with their registration numbers
Vantage cons
- The international entities are in the Cayman Islands and Vanuatu; the FCA and ASIC protections belong to other Vantage companies
- Standard STP and Pro ECN pricing was not on the page we read
- Leverage caps differ sharply by entity and were not stated on this page
About Pepperstone
Pepperstone pairs competitive ECN pricing with the widest platform choice of the major brokers, including TradingView.
About Vantage
Vantage's international site offers Standard STP, Raw ECN, Pro ECN, Cent and Swap Free accounts. The Raw ECN account opens from US$50 with spreads from 0.0 and a US$3.00 per side commission. The international business is regulated in the Cayman Islands and Vanuatu, separately from Vantage's FCA and ASIC entities.
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