Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Errante vs IC Markets
Where Errante and IC Markets differ
| Compare |  Errante | IC Markets ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $50Lower | $200 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Metals | Stocks, Forex, CFDs, Futures, Crypto, Bonds |
| Regulators | CySEC, FSA (Seychelles) | SIPC |
| Investor protection | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 | SIPC up to USD 500,000 |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 5, TradingView | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, CTrader, TradingView, WebTrader, IC SocialCovers more |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 40.3% | Not confirmed |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Not confirmed | No internal deposit fees |
| Maximum retail leverage | 1:1000 | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Errante scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.0.
- Regulators: only Errante offers CySEC, FSA (Seychelles).
- Regulators: only IC Markets offers SIPC.
- Errante is licensed in 1 more country.
- Minimum deposit is lower at Errante: $50 vs $200.
- Markets: only Errante offers ETFs, Metals.
- Markets: only IC Markets offers Futures, Bonds.
- Platforms: only IC Markets offers MetaTrader 4, CTrader, WebTrader.
- Features: only IC Markets offers Demo account.
Our verdict on each
Errante
Errante suits active traders who want one account spanning equities, currency, contracts for difference, crypto and metals, and who can work with leverage of 1:1000. EU clients sit under CySEC, and the retail loss share of 40.3% runs below the field, though the starting balance is higher than the cheapest accounts around.
IC Markets
IC Markets suits experienced day-traders who want a wide market list and no account fee, and it is a weaker fit if you want to start small. The minimum deposit of $200 is the number most readers will notice, while the inactivity fee of $0 takes that worry away.
Score breakdown
| Area | Errante | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Opening balance of $50 compares with $0 at CFI and $5 at Vantage. | 8.9HigherMinimum deposit of $200 sits above the site median of €4.64, while the inactivity fee is $0. |
| Offer | 9.2 | 9.8Higher |
| Trust | 9.5Higher | 8.6 |
Side by side, item by item
| Markets | Errante | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | No |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Futures | No | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | Yes |
| Bonds | No | Yes |
| Metals | Yes | No |
If neither fits
ActivTrades has minimum deposit at $0, against $50 for Errante and $200 for IC Markets.
ActivTrades reviewSources behind this comparison
Errante
- errante.eu: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- fxscouts.com: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
IC Markets
- ic.com: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- sipc.org: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- hercules-finance.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- fxranking.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Errante | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 86 of 490 | 132 of 490 |
| Forex brokers | 39 of 147 | 57 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 37 of 145 | 55 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 31 of 122 | 48 of 122 |
| Copy trading platforms | 10 of 37 | 13 of 37 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Errante | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Copy trading, Mobile app | Demo account, Copy trading, Mobile appCovers more |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Low fees |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Experienced, Day traders |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | RB INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (USA) LLC |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Errante | IC Markets | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $50above the median | $200highest quarter | $10 |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | $0at the median | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 40.3%lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 70.375% |
Median across 99 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Errante
Pros
- One account covers stocks, etfs and forex, so there is no need to hold positions across separate brokers.
- Protection is listed as EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 for clients of the CySEC entity, which is the EU regulated side.
- Copy trading and a mobile app both sit in copy trading and mobile app, so the phone works as a full route to the account.
Cons
- The opening balance of $50 sits well above $0 at CFI and $5 at Vantage, so small accounts start in the wrong place.
- Leverage of 1:1000 is high for a retail account and it cuts both ways on a losing position.
- Retail accounts here lose money at a rate of 40.3%, below the 70.15% across the field but a real part of the account base.
IC Markets
Pros
- The inactivity fee is $0, and the brand ranks at 1 of 56 brands on that measure.
- Deposit and withdrawal carry no internal fees, so moving money in and out does not add to the cost of a trade.
- You can trade stocks, forex, contracts for differences, futures, crypto and bonds from one account, which is a wider list than eToro's stocks, etfs and forex.
Cons
- The minimum deposit of $200 sits above the site median of €4.64, so the account is less accessible than CFI, where the minimum deposit is $0.
- The brand ranks at 172 of 213 brands on minimum deposit, which puts the entry cost near the expensive end of the list.
- The stated audience is experienced traders and day-traders, so a first-time investor gets less hand-holding than the low-fees brands on the site.
Who each suits
Errante
Who it suits
- Active retail traders who keep positions in several asset classes and prefer one account and one platform set
- EU clients who want a CySEC licence and EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 rather than an offshore only setup
- Copy trading users who want charts, orders and the mobile app in one place, with MetaTrader 5 and TradingView behind the account
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone starting with a small balance, since CFI opens at $0 and Vantage at $5 against Errante's $50
- Traders who want futures in the same account, since eToro covers stocks, etfs and forex and Errante's list does not carry them
- Traders who want a low leverage ceiling, because 1:1000 leaves the sizing decisions entirely with the client
IC Markets
Who it suits
- Experienced day-traders trading forex, contracts for differences, futures and crypto through a single account
- Anyone who trades on several platforms and wants MetaTrader, cTrader, TradingView and a web platform side by side
- Traders who want to hold an account open without paying an inactivity fee
Who should look elsewhere
- First-time investors who want a guided, beginner-led platform, where eToro suits better
- Anyone starting with a small amount, since Vantage opens at a minimum deposit of $5 against $200 here
- Long-term investors building a portfolio of funds or exchange-traded products, which eToro covers with its wider stocks, etfs and forex
Questions about each
Errante
What is the minimum deposit at Errante?+
The minimum deposit is $50. That is a real starting point for an account rather than a token amount, and it sits well above the free entry at CFI, $0, and above Vantage at $5. Anyone funding with a small sum should check whether the broker's own minimum leaves enough room to trade with leverage.
Which regulators licence Errante?+
Errante lists CySEC and FSA (Seychelles). The CySEC licence covers the EU entity and the Seychelles FSA licence covers the offshore entity, so a client should confirm which of the two the account sits with before funding. Both licences sit in different countries, which makes that check worth doing.
IC Markets
What is the minimum deposit to open an IC Markets account?+
The minimum deposit is $200. Set that against the site median of €4.64 to see where the entry point sits, and remember this money is committed before any trade is placed. Readers starting small may prefer a lower floor elsewhere.
Is there an inactivity fee at IC Markets?+
The inactivity fee is $0, so an account can sit open without a charge for being dormant. The brand ranks at 1 of 56 brands on that measure, which makes it one of the strongest results in our data for holding costs.