Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Errante vs Markets.com
Where Errante and Markets.com differ
| Compare |  Errante |  Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $50Lower | $100 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Metals | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Bonds, Spread betting |
| Regulators | CySEC, FSA (Seychelles) | CySEC, FCA, FSCA, ASIC |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 40.3% | 72.4% |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 5, TradingView | Web Platform, Mobile App, MT4, MT5 |
| Stock trade fee | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | $10 |
| Currency conversion fee | Not confirmed | 0.6% |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Not confirmed | no deposit or withdrawal fees |
| Maximum retail leverage | 1:1000 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Investor protection (EU ICS up to EUR 20,000).
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Key differences
- Markets.com scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.2.
- Regulators: only Errante offers FSA (Seychelles).
- Regulators: only Markets.com offers FCA, FSCA, ASIC.
- Markets.com is licensed in 2 more countries.
- Minimum deposit is lower at Errante: $50 vs $100.
- Markets: only Errante offers Metals.
- Markets: only Markets.com offers Bonds, Spread betting.
- Platforms: only Errante offers MetaTrader 5, TradingView.
- Platforms: only Markets.com offers Web Platform, Mobile App, MT4.
- Features: only Markets.com offers Demo account, Crypto.
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.
Markets.com
Markets.com suits retail traders who want stocks, forex, cfds, crypto and spread betting under a single account with no commission charged on share dealing. Stock trades carry fees of $0 and the account fee is $0, though the $100 minimum deposit and an inactivity charge of $10 are the figures to weigh.
Score breakdown
| Area | Errante | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Opening balance of $50 compares with $0 at CFI and $5 at Vantage. | 8.9HigherCommission-free model: stock trades at fees of $0, account fee of $0, currency conversion of 0.6%. |
| Offer | 9.2 | 9.7Higher |
| Trust | 9.5 | 9.9Higher |
Feature by feature
| Markets | Errante | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | Yes |
| Bonds | No | Yes |
| Metals | Yes | No |
| Spread betting | No | Yes |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Errante | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | ||
| Australia | Not confirmed | |
| Seychelles | Not confirmed | |
| South Africa | Not confirmed | |
| United Kingdom | Not confirmed | FCA 481853 |
Which one suits you
Pick Errante if minimum deposit matter most.
Pick Markets.com if offer and trust matter most.
A third option
ActivTrades has minimum deposit at $0, against $50 for Errante and $100 for Markets.com.
ActivTrades reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Errante | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 86 of 490 | 40 of 490 |
| Forex brokers | 39 of 147 | 16 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 37 of 145 | 14 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 31 of 122 | 13 of 122 |
| Copy trading platforms | 10 of 37 | 4 of 37 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Errante | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Copy trading, Mobile app | Mobile app, Copy trading, Demo account, CryptoCovers more |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Commission free |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Beginners, Experienced |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Finalto Financial Services Limited |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Errante | Markets.com | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $50above the median | $100above the median | $10 |
| Stock trade fee | Not confirmed | $0at the median | $0 |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | $0at the median | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | $10above the median | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 40.3%lowest quarter | 72.4%above the median | 70.375% |
| Currency conversion fee | Not confirmed | 0.6%above the median | 0.4% |
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.
Markets.com
Pros
- Stock trades carry fees of $0 on a commission-free model, so placing a share trade is not chargeable
- The account fee is $0, which ranks Markets.com at 1 of 138 brands on that measure
- Deposits and withdrawals carry no deposit or withdrawal fees, so moving money on and off the account stays cheap
Cons
- An inactivity charge of $10 catches dormant balances, placing Markets.com at 35 of 56 brands on that measure
- The minimum deposit of $100 is heavy, ranking at 148 of 213 brands, so a smaller opening balance rules it out
- A currency conversion fee of 0.6% sits on top of the commission-free model, so currency trades cost more than the share trades priced at $0
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
Markets.com
Who it suits
- Retail traders who want stocks, forex, cfds, crypto and spread betting inside a single account
- Investors who trade often enough to clear the $100 minimum and steer clear of the $10 inactivity charge
- UK residents who want the account run by Finalto Financial Services Limited under the FCA
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone opening with a small balance, since the $100 minimum deposit compares with a site median of €4.64 while CFI takes $0 and Vantage takes $5
- Long term holders of an idle balance, because an inactivity charge of $10 applies
- Traders who mainly want forex and the lowest way in, since CFI and Vantage set minimum deposits at $0 and $5
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.
Markets.com
Does Markets.com charge commission on shares?+
The pricing model is commission-free, and stock trades carry fees of $0 on the trade itself. Currency conversion of 0.6% and an inactivity charge of $10 sit outside that figure, so regular traders should build both into the running cost.
Is there a monthly or annual account fee?+
Fees run $0 on the account, which ranks Markets.com at 1 out of 138 brands on that measure. Deposits and withdrawals carry no deposit or withdrawal fees as well, so funding the account and taking money back out stay clear of extra charges.
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