Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Libertex vs LiteFinance
Where Libertex and LiteFinance differ
| Compare | Libertex ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  LiteFinance |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | €100 | $10 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Options, Crypto, Bonds, MetalsCovers more | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 83% | 81% |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Withdrawal fees depend on payment method | No deposit or withdrawal fees charged by broker |
| Platforms | Libertex, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 | MT4, MT5, CTrader |
| Maximum retail leverage | 1:30 | 1:1000 |
| Stock trade fee | €0 | Not confirmed |
| Inactivity fee | $5 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Regulators (Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)), Investor protection (EU ICS up to EUR 20,000).
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Key differences
- Libertex scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Founded is lower at Libertex: 1997 vs 2005.
- Markets: only Libertex offers Options, Bonds, Metals.
- Platforms: only Libertex offers Libertex, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
- Platforms: only LiteFinance offers MT4, MT5, CTrader.
- Support channels: only Libertex offers Email, Phone.
- Features: only LiteFinance offers Copy trading.
Our verdict on each
Libertex
Libertex suits EU traders who want forex, CFDs, options, crypto and share dealing under a single Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission licence. Stock trades cost €0 on a commission free pricing model, and client protection is stated as EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.
LiteFinance
LiteFinance is a Cyprus regulated broker aimed at beginners, with a minimum deposit of $10, no deposit or withdrawal fees and CySEC oversight on file. It suits retail traders starting small across forex, stocks, CFDs and crypto who want a single account and a demo to practise in.
Score breakdown
| Area | Libertex | LiteFinance |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9Stock trade fee ranks 1 of 161, while the minimum deposit of €100 is high for a first payment. | 9.0HigherEntry at $10 with no deposit or withdrawal fees charged by the broker keeps the opening cost of an account light. |
| Offer | 9.6Higher | 9.0 |
| Trust | 9.0Higher | 8.9 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Libertex | LiteFinance |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 117 of 471 | 144 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 51 of 147 | 63 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 49 of 145 | 61 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 41 of 122 | 53 of 122 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Libertex | LiteFinance |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | CySEC 093/08 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Libertex | LiteFinance |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Crypto, Mobile app, Demo account | Copy trading, Demo account, Mobile app, CryptoCovers more |
| Pricing model | Commission free | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Beginners |
| Legal entity | Indication Investments Ltd | Liteforex (Europe) LTD |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 1997Lower | 2005 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, PhoneCovers more | Chat |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Libertex | LiteFinance | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | €0below the median | Not confirmed | €1 |
| Inactivity fee | $5above the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 83%highest quarter | 81%highest quarter | 72.05% |
Median across 47 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Libertex
Pros
- Stock trades cost €0 under a commission free pricing model
- Markets span stocks, etfs and forex under one regulated entity
- Retail leverage of 1:30 is available for EU clients
Cons
- The minimum deposit of €100 is high next to the brands compared here
- An inactivity fee of $5 applies to dormant accounts
- Retail accounts that lose money run at 83%
LiteFinance
Pros
- CySEC regulation in Cyprus under licence 093/08, with EU investor compensation of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.
- Entry at $10 and no deposit or withdrawal fees charged by the broker keep the cost of starting small.
- The market list, stocks, etfs and forex, puts currency, shares, ETFs, CFDs and crypto on a single account.
Cons
- Support runs on chat alone, so no phone line or email desk is listed for account problems.
- Retail leverage runs to 1:1000, which magnifies a loss long before the balance is gone.
- An entry point of $10 is higher than $0 at CFI and higher than $5 at Vantage.
Who each suits
Libertex
Who it suits
- Traders who want forex, CFDs, options, crypto and shares in a single account
- MetaTrader users who prefer a familiar charting platform
- EU clients who value CySEC oversight and Investor Compensation Scheme cover
Who should look elsewhere
- CFD traders who want a lower entry point, since CFI opens accounts from $0 against €100 here
- Savers who leave balances untouched, because an inactivity fee of $5 applies
- Anyone who needs no cap on retail leverage, since retail leverage stops at 1:30
LiteFinance
Who it suits
- The audience is beginners, so a first account with a small deposit and a demo to learn on fits the profile.
- Retail traders who put safety of the money first, with CySEC oversight and compensation of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 under an EU scheme.
- Copy traders and mobile traders, since copy trading, a demo account, a mobile app and crypto all sit under copy trading, demo account and mobile app.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after a lower entry point than $10: CFI opens at $0.
- Traders who want futures, since stocks, etfs and forex runs wider than the stocks, etfs and forex list here.
- Anyone who needs phone or email support, because contact runs on chat only.
Questions about each
Libertex
What does it cost to trade stocks at Libertex?+
Stock trades are charged at €0 and the pricing model is commission free, so no separate dealing commission is added on top. Withdrawal costs also matter, since Withdrawal fees depend on payment method and the method you choose sets the amount.
What is the minimum deposit to open an account?+
The minimum deposit is €100, which sits above what most of the field asks for a first payment. CFI opens accounts from $0 and Vantage from $5, so anyone starting with a smaller sum is better served elsewhere.
LiteFinance
What is the minimum deposit at LiteFinance?+
You can fund an account from $10, and the broker charges no deposit or withdrawal fees of its own on top. The minimum is a funding floor rather than a charge, so the balance you send is the balance that works. Check it against the size of the first position you want to open, because a small balance caps how much you can hold at once.
Is LiteFinance regulated?+
Yes. Accounts are held under CySEC, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Cyprus licence is listed as 093/08. The regulated entity is Liteforex (Europe) LTD. Confirm the entity named on your own account matches the regulated one before you fund it.
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