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FIG 01 — HEAD TO HEAD

IG logoIGvsInteractive BrokersInteractive Brokers logo

IG is regulated by FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FINMA, MAS, BaFin, DFSA with spreads from 0.6 pips and a $0 minimum deposit, while Interactive Brokers is regulated by SEC, FINRA, FCA, ASIC, MAS, CBI, CIRO, SFC, SEBI, JFSA with spreads from 0.2 pips and a $0 minimum deposit.

Verified against each broker's site · Aug 2026. Spreads and terms shift often — always confirm current terms on the broker's own site before trading.

FIG 02 — SPECIFICATIONS

IG versus Interactive Brokers
SpecIGInteractive Brokers
Rating8.48.3
Trustpilot4.0 (9,700)3.5 (5,100)
RegulationFCA, ASIC, CySEC, FINMA, MAS, BaFin, DFSASEC, FINRA, FCA, ASIC, MAS, CBI, CIRO, SFC, SEBI, JFSA
Min deposit$0$0
Spreads from0.6 pips0.2 pips
CommissionNone (spread-only on CFDs)From 0.20 bp of trade value (tiered)
Max leverage1:30 (retail) / higher (pro)1:50 (US) / 1:30 (UK/EU)
PlatformsIG Web/Mobile, MT4, ProRealTime, L2 DealerTrader Workstation, IBKR Mobile, GlobalTrader, WebTrader, API
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FIG 03 — VERDICT

8.4
IG
vs
8.3
Interactive Brokers

IG scores higher on our published methodology (8.4 vs 8.3 out of 10).

  • · IG has the stronger Trustpilot standing (4.0)
  • · Interactive Brokers runs the tighter spreads (from 0.2 pips)
  • · Interactive Brokers supports more trading platforms (Trader Workstation, IBKR Mobile, GlobalTrader, WebTrader, API)
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