Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Axi vs Trading 212
Where Axi and Trading 212 differ
| Compare |  Axi | Trading 212 ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $5 | £1 |
| Inactivity fee | $10 | £0 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, CryptoCovers more | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Axi Trading Platform | Trading 212 App, Web Platform |
| Stock trade fee | Not confirmed | £0 |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | £0 |
| Regulators | Not confirmed | Financial Conduct Authority, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Investor protection | Not confirmed | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 67.24% | Not confirmed |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | commission-free deposits and withdrawals | Not confirmed |
| Account types | Not confirmed | ISA, SIPP, Joint |
| Maximum retail leverage | 1:30 | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Trading 212 scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.0.
- Founded is lower at Trading 212: 2006 vs 2007.
- Markets: only Axi offers Crypto.
- Platforms: only Axi offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Axi Trading Platform.
- Platforms: only Trading 212 offers Trading 212 App, Web Platform.
- Features: only Trading 212 offers Fractional shares, Demo account.
Our verdict on each
Axi
Axi is a low-cost multi-asset broker for retail traders who want forex, CFDs, stocks, ETFs and crypto in one account with a small entry deposit. Funding is commission-free deposits and withdrawals, and the entry cost of $5 suits people starting with modest sums.
Trading 212
Trading 212 suits UK and European beginners who want flat costs: a stock trade fee of £0, an account fee of £0 and an ISA, SIPP and joint account. Forex and CFDs share the same menu, so the easy entry is the reason to look closer, not to trade heavily.
Score breakdown
| Area | Axi | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9Minimum deposit of $5, an inactivity fee of $10, and commission-free deposits and withdrawals keep entry costs low. | 9.3HigherCharges sit at the floor: £0 on a trade, £0 on the account, £0 when idle. |
| Offer | 9.0 | 9.2Higher |
| Trust | 9.1 | 9.5Higher |
Feature by feature
| Markets | Axi | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | No |
Choosing between them
Pick Axi if markets matter most.
Pick Trading 212 if cost and trust matter most.
What we checked
Axi
- axi-solaris.com: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- forex92.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- tradingfinder.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Trading 212
- en.wikipedia.org: 13 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- esma.europa.eu: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Axi | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 134 of 471 | 83 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 57 of 147 | 35 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 55 of 145 | 33 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 46 of 122 | 27 of 122 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Axi | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Mobile app | Fractional shares, Demo account, Mobile appCovers more |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Commission free |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Beginners |
| Legal entity | Solaris EMEA Ltd | Trading 212 Markets Ltd |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Cyprus |
| Founded | 2007 | 2006Lower |
| Support channels | Help centre | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Axi | Trading 212 | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | Not confirmed | £0at the median | £0 |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | £0at the median | £0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 67.24%below the median | Not confirmed | 72.05% |
Median across 47 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Axi
Pros
- A minimum deposit of $5 keeps the entry point low
- Access to stocks, etfs and forex from a single account
- Trading platforms include MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and Axi Trading Platform, plus mobile app
Cons
- An inactivity fee of $10 applies to dormant accounts
- Support runs on help centre only
- Retail accounts that lose money stand at 67.24%
Trading 212
Pros
- Nothing to pay for holding or for going quiet: the account fee reads £0 and the inactivity fee reads £0.
- Trading shares costs £0, the same stock trade fee eToro lists at $0, so the trade price is not the reason to move.
- The entry of £1 sits under the $5 Vantage asks for, which matters for a first transfer.
Cons
- The market list pairs shares and ETFs with forex and CFDs in stocks, etfs and forex, so a platform aimed at beginners, beginners, also carries leveraged products.
- The fee sheet is the easy part: retail accounts lose money at 70.15% across the brokers compared, and a £0 trade cost does not remove that risk.
- The money side runs through Trading 212 Markets Ltd in Cyprus, registered with the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission as MiCA CASP 21380045KC28948FNE32, so a UK saver is dealing with a Cyprus entity alongside the UK one.
Who each suits
Axi
Who it suits
- Traders who hold forex, CFDs, shares, ETFs and crypto together
- Retail investors who want a small starting deposit
- MetaTrader users who prefer their own charting environment
Who should look elsewhere
- People wanting phone or live chat help, since support is help centre only
- Long term investors who would be hit by an inactivity fee of $10
- Beginners who should weigh that 67.24% of retail accounts lose money
Trading 212
Who it suits
- Beginners and small regular investors who want a low bar to entry, since the minimum deposit is £1 and the app and demo account in fractional shares, demo account and mobile app support a cautious start.
- UK and European savers who care about holding cost, because the account fee of £0 and the inactivity fee of £0 leave the account free to sit and free to open.
- Savers who want a tax-wrapped and shared holding together, since isa, sipp and joint covers an ISA, a SIPP and a joint account under one provider.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for forex and CFD traders who want a deeper market list: Trading 212 stops at stocks, etfs and forex, while eToro and Vantage cover more of the leveraged side.
- Not for anyone who needs a no-cost opening: CFI takes a minimum deposit of $0 against the £1 asked here.
- Not for savers who want a bigger spread of wrappers: the account range is listed as isa, sipp and joint, which does not stretch to every tax-sheltered account type.
Questions about each
Axi
What is the minimum deposit at Axi?+
The minimum deposit is $5, which sits below the site median of €4.64. That low entry point suits retail investors who want to fund an account in small steps rather than commit a large sum up front.
What markets can I trade on Axi?+
One account covers stocks, etfs and forex. That mix lets retail investors move between currencies, indices, shares, ETFs and crypto without opening separate accounts at different brokers.
Trading 212
What is the minimum deposit to open a Trading 212 account?+
The published minimum deposit is £1, low enough to open and fund in one step. That entry sits under the €4.64 level seen across the brokers compared here, and under the $5 Vantage asks for, so a small first transfer is enough to get going.
Does Trading 212 charge for keeping an account open or leaving it idle?+
The account fee reads £0 and the inactivity fee reads £0, so neither holding the account nor letting it sit dormant is billed on the published sheet. The €10 inactivity level across the brokers compared sits well above that floor, which is where dormant-account charges usually show up.
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