JustMarkets vs XTB (2026): regulation, platforms and costs compared

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Data refreshed 25 Sep 2026 · Compiled by David Ispiryan

JustMarkets

Trust rank #25 · Editorial rating 9 / 10 · Founded 2012

JustMarkets is a forex and CFD broker offering broad market access on MetaTrader platforms with multiple account options and flexible conditions. It provides education, market insights, and multilingual support in a straightforward,…

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XTB

Trust rank #7 · Founded 2002

XTB is a forex and CFD broker offering a proprietary platform, broad instrument coverage, and integrated research and education. It is regulated in multiple jurisdictions.

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JustMarkets (Mauritius, founded 2012) holds 3 regulatory licences (FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, SVGFSA), offers MT4, MT5 and sits in our low-fee bracket. XTB (Poland, founded 2002) holds 5 regulatory licences (DFSA, FCA, FSCA, IFSC, KNF), 1 of them tier-1, offers Proprietary and sits in our low-fee bracket. The two overlap in 46 countries; JustMarkets is available in 180 countries where XTB is not, and XTB in 2 where JustMarkets is not.

Verdict at a glance

  • JustMarkets leads on platform choice, instrument range and country coverage.
  • XTB leads on trust rank, track record, regulatory coverage and tier-1 licences.
  • Level on fee level.

Scored on 8 measurable dimensions where both brokers have verified data. Dimensions missing for either side are excluded rather than guessed. This is a data summary, not a recommendation.

JustMarkets vs XTB: side-by-side data

CriteriaJustMarketsXTB
Editorial rating9 / 10Not verified
Trust rank#25#7
Founded20122002
HeadquartersMauritiusPoland
RegulatorsFSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, SVGFSADFSA, FCA, FSCA, IFSC, KNF
Broker typeECN, STPMarket Maker
PlatformsMT4, MT5Proprietary
InstrumentsCommodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Indices, MetalsCommodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Indices
Countries accepted226 countries48 countries
Fee levelLowLow
Trading typesCFD Trading, Spot TradingCFD Trading
Best-for use casesCopy Trading, Retail TradingProfessional Trading, Retail Trading

Highlighted cells mark the stronger value where a direction is objectively better (e.g. more licences, lower fees). "Not verified" means the field is not yet in our catalogue for that broker — we never fill gaps with estimates.

Pros

JustMarkets

  • High leverage up to 1:3000
  • Raw spread accounts with 0.0 pip spreads
  • Multiple account types: Cent, Standard, Pro, Raw
  • MT4/MT5 platform support
  • Copy trading available

XTB

  • Tier-1 multi-jurisdiction regulation
  • Proprietary xStation 5 platform with advanced charting and one-click trading
  • Official xAPI for algorithmic trading and data access
  • Competitive FX spreads with commission-free Standard account
  • Publicly listed broker with audited financials

Cons

JustMarkets

  • Offshore regulation (Seychelles FSA, Mauritius FSC)
  • No top-tier licenses (no FCA/ASIC/NFA)
  • No investor compensation scheme on offshore entities
  • Negative balance protection not consistent across entities
  • Limited platform choice (MT4/MT5 only)

XTB

  • No MetaTrader 5 support
  • No guaranteed stop-loss orders (GSLOs)
  • Inactivity fee after prolonged inactivity
  • Withdrawal fees for small amounts below minimum threshold
  • No integrated social/copy trading

Key features

JustMarkets

  • MT4 and MT5 platforms
  • Wide range of forex crypto indices commodities and stocks CFDs
  • Raw spread ECN accounts
  • Leverage up to 3000 to 1
  • Copy trading platform
  • Negative balance protection and segregated client funds

XTB

  • Multi asset CFD trading Forex Indices Commodities Shares ETFs Crypto
  • Real stock and ETF investing zero commission up to monthly cap
  • xStation 5 proprietary platform advanced charting sentiment and risk tools
  • Publicly listed broker segregated client funds and negative balance protection
  • Tier one regulation including FCA and KNF
  • Extensive education research and market news resources

Country availability: JustMarkets vs XTB

Available at both (46): Angola, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritania, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain and 6 more.

Only JustMarkets (180): Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Burkina Faso and 155 more.

Only XTB (2): Canada, United Kingdom.

Availability reflects the countries each broker declares it serves. Local rules change; confirm on the broker's own site before signing up.

JustMarkets vs XTB: common questions

Which broker is more regulated, JustMarkets or XTB?

XTB holds more regulatory licences: JustMarkets (FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, SVGFSA) versus XTB (DFSA, FCA, FSCA, IFSC, KNF). Tier-1 licences: JustMarkets 0, XTB 1.

Which trading platforms do JustMarkets and XTB offer?

JustMarkets offers MT4, MT5; XTB offers Proprietary.

Which has lower fees, JustMarkets or XTB?

Both sit in the same fee bracket (low) in our catalogue; compare the spreads and commission rows above for detail.

Which is older, JustMarkets or XTB?

XTB is the older of the two, founded in 2002; JustMarkets was founded in 2012.

Are JustMarkets and XTB available in the same countries?

They overlap in 46 countries. JustMarkets is additionally available in 180 countries (Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Anguilla and 174 more) and XTB in 2 countries (Canada, United Kingdom).

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