Startrader vs XTB
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Limited data: Startrader has 5 and XTB has 7 of 12 comparable fields verified (we need 7 each for a full comparison). Treat this page as incomplete.
Key differences
- XTB has a stronger best regulator (Tier 1) than Startrader (Tier 2).
- Only Startrader lists: FSCA, FSA (Seychelles), FSC (Mauritius).
- Only XTB lists: FSC (Belize), KNF, FCA, CNMV, CySEC.
- Startrader offers MT4, MT5; XTB does not list them.
- Startrader confirms copy trading; XTB does not confirm it on its site.
- XTB confirms a swap-free account; Startrader does not confirm it on its site.
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| Field | Startrader | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Score | Provisional (limited data) | 79.5/100 |
| Regulators | FSCA, FSA (Seychelles), FSC (Mauritius) | FSC (Belize), KNF, FCA, CNMV, CySEC |
| Founded | Not verified | Not verified |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, ProprietaryIncludes STAR Web Trading and STAR Copy. | ProprietaryxStation 5 web and mobile. |
| Minimum deposit | Not verified | None"No minimum deposit". |
| Raw commission / side (advertised) | Not verified | Not verified |
| Spread from, no-commission account (advertised) | Not verified | 0.50Generic minimum CFD spread; not pair-specific. |
| Measured EUR/USD spread | Not yet tested | Not yet tested |
| Max. leverage | Not verified | 1:500CFD instruments. |
| Copy trading | YesSTAR Copy / Copy Trade. | Not confirmed |
| Swap-free / Islamic | Not confirmed | YesSwap-free for specific periods and not all products. |
| Deposit methods | Not verified | Not verified |
| Restricted-country list | 3 listed (partial)Partial list; FATF blacklist jurisdictions also excluded; Hong Kong residents "not targeted". | 1 listed (partial)Site "not intended" for Brazil; no full list found. |
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Sources for each value are on the individual broker pages. Data verified 11 Oct 2026.
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