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Every platform on this list is run by an established company with a public head office, apps on both major app stores and a support team you can actually reach. We compared them on everyday points only: company background, reach, apps, languages, support and learning material.
The ranking is an editorial judgement. It rewards a long history, a broad international presence, strong apps and good support, and we note where a platform is weaker. We did not open accounts for this list; everything below comes from company websites and public sources, listed at the bottom and checked in October 2026.
The ten at a glance
| Rank# | Platform | Since | Based in | Stands out for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | eToro | 2007 | Bnei Brak, Israel; publicly listed in the US | Best for community |
| 2 | AvaTrade | 2006 | Dublin, Ireland | Best for guided learning |
| 3 | XTB | 2002 | Warsaw, Poland; publicly listed in Warsaw | Best for customer support |
| 4 | Pepperstone | 2010 | Melbourne, Australia | Best for app choice |
| 5 | BlackBull | 2014 | Auckland, New Zealand | Best for round-the-clock support |
| 6 | Eightcap | 2009 | Melbourne, Australia | Best for live chat |
| 7 | XM | 2009 | Limassol, Cyprus | Best for multilingual service |
| 8 | Libertex | 1997 (group); platform since 2015 | Limassol, Cyprus (European company) | Best for a simple app |
| 9 | Plus500 | 2008 | Haifa, Israel; publicly listed in London | Best for languages |
| 10 | IG | 1974 | London, United Kingdom; publicly listed in London | Best for a long track record |
How we ranked them
- Track record: how long the company has existed and whether it is publicly listed.
- Reach: offices, countries served and published customer numbers.
- Apps: an own app for iOS and Android and a full web version.
- Languages: how many languages the website, apps and support cover.
- Support: hours, channels and whether a phone line or live chat exists.
- Learning and community: free courses, webinars and places to discuss ideas with other members.
The top ten in detail
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1. eToro
Best for community
- Since
- 2007
- Based in
- Bnei Brak, Israel; publicly listed in the US
- Reach
- Customers in 75+ countries; 4 million+ customer accounts (June 2026)
- Languages
- Website in about 20 languages, learning hub in 11
- Apps
- iOS, Android and web
- Support
- Help centre and contact channels inside the platform
eToro started in 2007 in Tel Aviv and is run today from Bnei Brak near Tel Aviv, with teams in Limassol, London, Sydney and Abu Dhabi.1,3 Since May 2025 it has been a publicly listed company in the United States.3 It serves customers in more than 75 countries and reported more than four million customer accounts for June 2026.1,2
What sets eToro apart is its community. A social feed, introduced in 2010, lets members post updates, discuss ideas and follow other members.1 The web version dates from 2009 and the mobile app from 2012.1 Since 2021 the eToro Academy has offered more than 3,000 learning resources in 11 languages.1 Off-screen, the name appears on the shirts of football clubs in England, France and Germany and, from 2026, on the cars of the Alpine Formula One team.3
Highlights
- Large, active community with a built-in social feed
- Apps for iOS and Android plus a full web version
- Free learning hub with thousands of articles and videos
Worth knowing: There is no published phone line; questions go through the help centre and the contact channels inside the platform.
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2. AvaTrade
Best for guided learning
- Since
- 2006
- Based in
- Dublin, Ireland
- Reach
- Offices in Dublin, Sydney, Milan, Tokyo and more; about 450 employees
- Languages
- Multilingual website and support
- Apps
- AvaTradeGO for iOS and Android, plus web
- Support
- Weekdays, in several languages
AvaTrade was founded in 2006 and has its head office in Dublin, Ireland.4,5 From there the company has built a network of local offices, among them Sydney, Milan and Tokyo, with further teams in Chile, Mexico, Mongolia, Poland and South Africa.4 Around 450 people work for the company.5
The AvaTradeGO app for iOS and Android has been around since 2017 and sits next to the web version.6 Newcomers get a free learning hub, AvaAcademy, with more than 200 lessons, short videos and quizzes.7 The support team works in several languages on weekdays.8
Highlights
- Local offices on four continents
- Own mobile app since 2017
- Free structured learning programme with quizzes
Worth knowing: Support is available on weekdays only.
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3. XTB
Best for customer support
- Since
- 2002
- Based in
- Warsaw, Poland; publicly listed in Warsaw
- Reach
- 2.9 million+ customers; offices in 12+ countries
- Languages
- Support in 18 languages
- Apps
- xStation app for iOS and Android, plus web
- Support
- Monday to Friday by email, chat and phone
XTB began in Warsaw in 2002 and has used its current name since 2009.9,10 It has been a publicly listed company in Warsaw since 2016 and, by its own count, serves more than 2.9 million customers from offices in over a dozen countries on three continents, with more than 1,000 employees.9
The company builds its own software: the xStation web app and a mobile app for iOS and Android.9 A knowledge base with articles and videos is open to everyone.9 Support is available Monday to Friday by email, chat and phone in 18 languages.9 XTB is also known for its celebrity ambassadors: Zlatan Ibrahimović since 2024, before him José Mourinho, Iker Casillas and Conor McGregor.9
Highlights
- Support in 18 languages
- Own web and mobile apps
- Publicly listed company with a two-decade history
Worth knowing: Support runs Monday to Friday only.
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4. Pepperstone
Best for app choice
- Since
- 2010
- Based in
- Melbourne, Australia
- Reach
- 900,000+ customers; offices on four continents
- Languages
- Local sites in several languages
- Apps
- Own app for iOS and Android, web, plus third-party apps
- Support
- Live chat and contact page
Pepperstone was started in Melbourne in 2010 and now counts more than 900,000 customers.11 It has offices in Melbourne, London, Düsseldorf, Dubai, Limassol, Nassau and Nairobi.12
There is an own app for iOS and Android alongside a web version, and the company also supports several well-known third-party apps.11 It publishes guides and webinars for newcomers and is the global partner of the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team.11
Highlights
- Own app for iOS and Android plus third-party choices
- Offices on four continents
- Formula One partnership and regular webinars
Worth knowing: Support hours are not published on the company's about page; use the contact page for your country.
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5. BlackBull
Best for round-the-clock support
- Since
- 2014
- Based in
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Reach
- Customers from 180+ countries
- Languages
- English website
- Apps
- Own apps plus third-party apps, web and mobile
- Support
- 24/7, also on WhatsApp and Telegram
BlackBull was founded in Auckland, New Zealand, in 2014 by Michael Walker and Selwyn Loekman and still has its head office there.13 The company says it has served tens of thousands of customers from more than 180 countries.13
Support is available around the clock, seven days a week, and the company is also present on WhatsApp and Telegram.13 Besides its own apps it works with the common third-party apps on web and mobile.13 A free learning section is published under the BlackBull Academy name.14
Highlights
- 24/7 support
- Present on WhatsApp and Telegram
- Younger company with a stated reach of 180+ countries
Worth knowing: A younger and smaller company than most on this list, with its head office far from Europe.
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6. Eightcap
Best for live chat
- Since
- 2009
- Based in
- Melbourne, Australia
- Reach
- Group companies in Australia, the UK, Cyprus and the Bahamas
- Languages
- Multilingual support team
- Apps
- Third-party apps on web, desktop and mobile
- Support
- Live chat 24 hours a day on weekdays
Eightcap comes from Melbourne, where it was founded in 2009.15 Today it is a group with companies in Australia, the United Kingdom, Cyprus and the Bahamas.16
The company relies on well-known third-party apps on web, desktop and mobile rather than on software of its own.16 A multilingual support team answers via live chat 24 hours a day on weekdays, and a knowledge hub with guides is open to all.16
Highlights
- Live chat 24 hours a day on weekdays
- Multilingual support team
- Works with widely used third-party apps
Worth knowing: Support runs 24 hours on weekdays but not at weekends.
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7. XM
Best for multilingual service
- Since
- 2009
- Based in
- Limassol, Cyprus
- Reach
- Customers from 190+ countries
- Languages
- Support in around 30 languages
- Apps
- Own app for iOS and Android, plus third-party apps
- Support
- Live chat, email and phone
XM was founded in 2009 and is run from Limassol, Cyprus.17 By its own account it has customers from more than 190 countries.17,18
Service is its strong point: support is offered in around 30 languages by live chat, email and phone.18 The company runs its own app for iOS and Android next to third-party apps and is known for frequent online webinars and in-person seminars in several languages.18,19
Highlights
- Support in around 30 languages
- Own app plus third-party apps
- Regular webinars and seminars
Worth knowing: The company publishes very large customer numbers that we could not verify independently.
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8. Libertex
Best for a simple app
- Since
- 1997 (group); platform since 2015
- Based in
- Limassol, Cyprus (European company)
- Reach
- Customers in 120+ countries
- Languages
- Multilingual website
- Apps
- Own app for iOS and Android, plus web
- Support
- Online help centre and chat
Libertex is the brand of a group that has been active since 1997; the Libertex platform itself launched in 2015.20 Its European company is based in Limassol, Cyprus, and the group counts customers in more than 120 countries.21,22
The app for iOS and Android is built to be simple, and a web version exists as well.20 The brand is a partner of the Kick Sauber Formula One team and earlier worked with footballer James Rodríguez as its ambassador.20,22
Highlights
- Group history going back to 1997
- Simple, app-first design
- Formula One partnership
Worth knowing: Not available in some countries; the company's own site shows whether your country is served.
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9. Plus500
Best for languages
- Since
- 2008
- Based in
- Haifa, Israel; publicly listed in London
- Reach
- Customers in 50+ countries
- Languages
- Apps in 32 languages
- Apps
- iOS, Android, web and Windows
- Support
- Online support through the app and website
Plus500 was founded in 2008 in Haifa, Israel, by six graduates of the Technion and has been a publicly listed company in London since 2013.23,24
The company built its web version in 2010, its iOS app in 2011 and its Android app in 2012; the apps run in 32 languages and, according to the company, are among the highest-rated in their category on both app stores.23,24 Its customers come from more than 50 countries.24 Sports fans know the name from the Chicago Bulls, Legia Warsaw and BSC Young Boys, and from Atlético Madrid between 2015 and 2022.23
Highlights
- Apps in 32 languages
- Publicly listed company
- Major sports sponsorships
Worth knowing: Customer numbers are not published on the company's about page.
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10. IG
Best for a long track record
- Since
- 1974
- Based in
- London, United Kingdom; publicly listed in London
- Reach
- About 820,000 active customers (mid-2025); offices on four continents
- Languages
- Local websites in several languages
- Apps
- Own app for iOS and Android, web, plus third-party apps
- Support
- Around the clock by phone, WhatsApp and live chat
IG is the veteran of this list: founded in London in 1974 by Stuart Wheeler, publicly listed in London and today employing about 2,350 people.25,26 It operates in the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the United States and counted roughly 820,000 active customers in mid-2025.26
Support is available around the clock, with only a short break from Friday night to Saturday morning, by phone, WhatsApp and live chat.25 IG Academy offers courses and webinars for beginners and advanced users.25 The company has its own app for iOS and Android and a web version, and since 2024 its name is on the IG Arena in Nagoya, Japan.25,26
Highlights
- Five decades of history
- Near-24/7 support by phone, WhatsApp and chat
- Structured courses via IG Academy
Worth knowing: With offices on four continents, local availability of some features varies by country.
Questions and answers
How did you pick these ten?
We looked for established companies with a public head office, apps on both major app stores, a reachable support team and a long track record. The ranking reflects history, reach, apps, languages, support and learning material. It is an editorial judgement, not a measurement.
Are the links on this page paid?
No. Every link goes to the company's normal homepage. We receive nothing for clicks, and no company has paid to be listed or ranked.
Did you open accounts for this list?
No. All facts come from company websites and public sources, listed at the bottom of this page and checked in October 2026.
Why is a platform I know missing?
The list is limited to ten, and we only include companies whose basic facts we could confirm from public sources. We revisit the list regularly.
What should I check before choosing one?
Whether the company serves your country, whether its app is available in your language, how you can reach its support team, and what its help centre says about registration and identity checks.
Sources
- eToro: About eToro (company history, languages, Academy)
- eToro: second-quarter 2026 results, company announcement of 11 August 2026
- Wikipedia: eToro (founding, head office, listing, sponsorships)
- AvaTrade: About AvaTrade (founding year, Dublin head office, offices)
- Wikipedia: AvaTrade (history, employees)
- PR Newswire, November 2017: AvaTrade introduces the AvaTradeGO app
- DL News (company announcement): AvaTrade launches AvaAcademy
- AvaTrade blog: support languages and hours
- XTB: About us (customers, countries, employees, support, ambassadors)
- iocharts.io: Introducing XTB (founded in Warsaw in 2002)
- Pepperstone: Who we are (founding, customers, apps, Formula One)
- Wikipedia: Pepperstone (office locations)
- BlackBull: About us (founding, founders, reach, support)
- BlackBull Academy (learning section)
- CB Insights: Eightcap company profile (founded 2009, Melbourne)
- Eightcap: About us (group companies, apps, support hours)
- Kariera.gr: XM company profile (founded 2009, Cyprus, reach)
- CFI.co, 2017: XM support in thirty languages
- FXStreet: XM company page (XM app)
- Wikipedia: Libertex (group history, platform launch, apps, ambassador)
- PitchBook: Libertex Group overview (Limassol office, 120+ countries)
- Sauber Group: partner page Libertex
- Wikipedia: Plus500 (founding, listing, apps, languages, sponsorships)
- Plus500: About Plus500 (languages, countries, app ratings)
- IG: About us (support hours and channels, IG Academy, apps)
- Wikipedia: IG Group (founding, employees, customers, IG Arena)
This list is general information based on company websites and public sources, checked on 23 October 2026. We did not open accounts. Company details, apps, languages and support hours change, so check the company's own website before you decide.