Side-by-side review

IC Markets Vantage Markets

Detailed comparison of IC Markets and Vantage Markets on costs, regulation, platforms and features. Last updated July 2026.

IC Markets leads with a score of 8.9/10 vs 8.5/10. Vantage Markets has a lower minimum deposit ($50). See the full breakdown below.

IC Markets 8.9/10
Vantage Markets 8.5/10
Min deposit $200 · $50
Spread from 0.00 · 0.00 pips
Regulation
1 · 0 regulators
IC Markets vs Vantage Markets — see details below.
Trading costs
Equivalent or unavailable
Compare spreads, commission and minimum deposit.
Platforms
3 · 4 platforms
Vantage Markets supports more platforms.
Overall score
IC Markets leads
Based on FX ReviewLab ratings.
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IC Markets
8.9 /10 Regulated
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Vantage Markets
8.5 /10 Regulated
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General info
Founded
2007
2009
Headquarters
Sydney, Australia
Sydney, Australia
Status
Regulated
Regulated
FX ReviewLab score
8.90 / 10Better
8.50 / 10
Trustpilot
4.8 ★ (53,000)Better
4.3 ★ (3,000)
Regulation & safety
Regulators
CySEC
— None on record
Trading conditions
Min deposit
$200
$50Better
Max leverage
1:1000
1:2000
Spread from
0.00 pips
0.00 pips
Commission / lot
$3.50
Platforms & products
Platforms
MT4MT5cTrader
MT4MT5TradingViewVantage App
Account types
StandardECNVIP
Standard STPRAW ECNPro ECN
Instruments
ForexCFDsCryptoCommodities
ForexCFDsStocksIndicesCommoditiesETFsCrypto
Features
Demo account
Yes
Yes
Islamic account
YesBetter
No
Copy trading
YesBetter
No
Deposits & withdrawals
Payment methods

Frequently asked questions: IC Markets vs Vantage Markets

Which is better, IC Markets or Vantage Markets?

IC Markets scores higher in our review (8.9/10 vs 8.5/10), but the best choice depends on your priorities — compare their regulation, spreads, leverage and platforms below before deciding.

Is IC Markets regulated?

IC Markets is regulated by no regulator on record.

Is Vantage Markets regulated?

Vantage Markets is regulated by no regulator on record.

Which has the lower minimum deposit, IC Markets or Vantage Markets?

Vantage Markets has the lower minimum deposit (IC Markets: $200 vs Vantage Markets: $50).

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