Updated October 14, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Just2Trade vs Plus500
Facts checked September 26, 2026.
Where Just2Trade and Plus500 differ
| Compare | Just2Trade ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Markets | Stocks, Forex, CFDs, Options, Futures, Bonds | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, Options, Crypto |
| Regulators | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | Financial Conduct Authority, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission |
| Investor protection | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, CQG, Sterling Trader Pro | Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 Mobile App |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 81% |
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Key differences
- Regulators: only Just2Trade offers Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
- Regulators: only Plus500 offers Financial Conduct Authority, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Plus500 is licensed in 1 more country.
- Markets: only Just2Trade offers CFDs, Futures, Bonds.
- Markets: only Plus500 offers ETFs, Crypto.
- Platforms: only Just2Trade offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, CQG.
- Platforms: only Plus500 offers Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 Mobile App.
Our verdict on each
Just2Trade
Just2Trade describes Open API access for integrating third-party trading programs and a demo account for exploring market trading.
Plus500
Plus500 suits UK and European retail traders who want one account covering stocks, etfs and forex in a single app. The UK arm is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, with FSCS up to GBP 85,000 behind UK balances and costs charged per trade rather than as a flat account fee.
Score breakdown
| Area | Just2Trade | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Offer | 9.7Higher | 9.3 |
| Trust | 8.6 | 9.5Higher |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Just2Trade | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 360 of 471 | 57 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 123 of 147 | 25 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 121 of 145 | 23 of 145 |
| Options trading platforms | 86 of 103 | 15 of 103 |
Pick Just2Trade if, pick Plus500 if
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Every fact side by side
| Fact | Just2Trade | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Not confirmed | Demo account, Mobile app |
| Legal entity | Lime Trading (CY) Ltd | Plus500UK Ltd |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Chat, Email, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Just2Trade | Plus500 | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 81%highest quarter | 72.05% |
Median across 47 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Just2Trade
Pros
- Open API integrations and a demo account are documented
- The UK service restriction is explicit
Cons
- Lime Trading (CY) Ltd no longer serves the UK market or UK-resident investors
Plus500
Pros
- Costs are charged per trade, with no account fee listed
- UK protection stands at FSCS up to GBP 85,000
- One account spans stocks, etfs and forex in the same app
Cons
- Losses run high at 81% of retail accounts
- Support runs on chat, email and help centre only, with no phone line
- Retail loss of 81% tops the site median of 70.15%
Who each suits
Just2Trade
Who it suits
- Users reviewing the documented Just2Trade platform tools.
Plus500
Who it suits
- UK retail traders wanting one app for several asset classes
- First-time traders who can practise on the demo account
- Traders who prefer one platform over several brokers
Who should look elsewhere
- Long-term investors wanting ISA or SIPP style accounts
- Traders wanting CFDs or futures, absent from stocks, etfs and forex
- Traders who want a phone line rather than chat, email and help centre
Questions about each
Plus500
What does Plus500 cost to trade?+
Plus500 charges per trade rather than a flat account fee, and no account fee is listed for the brand. Retail loss figures sit high at 81%, so costs per trade matter more than an annual charge.
Is Plus500 regulated in the UK?+
Yes. The UK arm trades as Plus500UK Ltd and is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under 509909. A Cyprus entity is separately authorised by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission under 250/14.
What protection do I get on my money?+
UK customer balances are covered by the scheme stated as FSCS up to GBP 85,000, which is the compensation cap the brand lists. The Cyprus entity is authorised separately, so the cover quoted here applies to the UK arm.
Which markets can I trade on Plus500?+
The listed markets are stocks, etfs and forex, so shares, ETFs, forex, options and crypto all sit in one account. The platform runs on Plus500 WebTrader and Plus500 Mobile App, which pairs a web trader with a mobile app.
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