Trading212 vs. Plus500

Trading212 and Plus500 present their proprietary trading platforms to traders, both omitting the well-known MT4. While both brokers cater well to manual trading strategies, the absence of MT4 is notable.

Trading212 provides an appealing offer for equity traders with smaller portfolios, while Plus500 shines with its options contracts. Both brokers offer commission-based trading, but the overall pricing environment is more competitive at Plus500.

Trading212 expanded its client-base notable over the past two years, growing to more than 1.5 million and assets exceeding €3.5 billion. It also has client deposit insurance up to €1 million, offering better protection than most competitors. Plus500 continues to grow as a publicly listed company in the UK and ranks as one of the most trusted brokers globally.

We have conducted an in-depth review of Trading212 and Plus500 to determine which one presents the better overall choice and which traders will benefit the most at either broker.

• Features and Platforms
• Available Markets
• Typical Spreads and Fees
• Security and Trust
• Trading212 vs. Plus500 - Verdict

Features and Platforms

Features & Platforms	Plus 500 (visit site)	Trading 212 (visit site)
Headquarter:	Israel, UK	UK, Bulgaria
Established :	2008	2006
Retail Loss Rate:	82.0%	70.0%
Regulation:
Minimum Deposit:	$100	$1
Demo Account:
Managed Account:
Islamic Account:
Inactivity Fee	$10 monthly after three months
Deposit Fee:		0.70% (after total deposits of £2,000)
Withdrawal Fee	Third-Party	Third-Party
Funding Methods:	5	12
MT4:
MT5:
cTrader:
Proprietary Platform:
Automated Trading:
Social / Copy Trading:
MT4/MT5 Add-ons:
Guaranteed Stop Loss:
Negative Balance Protection:
Bonuses and Promotions:
Unique Feature One:	Broad asset selection	Fractional share dealing
Unique Feature Two:	User-friendly trading platform	AutoInvest and Pies
Broker Offers:	See what Plus500 offers 82% of retail CFD accounts lose money	See what Trading212 offers .

Noteworthy:

Neither broker supports algorithmic trading but presents a user-friendly manual alternative including a sentiment indicator.

Available Markets

Trading212 does not offer cryptocurrencies but has direct share dealing on more than 10,000 global equities. UK traders also get tax-free ISA accounts. The Plus500 maximum retail leverage depends on the regulatory jurisdiction, where the Seychelles unit offers the easiest trading conditions. It also features options contracts, supporting more complex strategies.

Typical Spreads and Fees

Trading212 advertises commission-free trading but does not disclose spreads, while swap rates are five times higher compared to other brokers. Trading212 does not levy an inactivity fee, which exists at Plus500. Plus500 has a currency conversion fee of up to 0.7% that will be applied if the currency is different from the trader's account currency. Third-party processor fees apply.