Eightcap vs Pepperstone: costs, regulation and platforms compared
For a standard lot of EUR/USD, Eightcap costs $10.00 all-in and Pepperstone $8.00 in the EU; Eightcap ranks #6 and Pepperstone #1 of 7 ranked brokers there.
For a standard lot of EUR/USD, Eightcap costs $10.00 all-in and Pepperstone $8.00 in the UK; Eightcap ranks #4 and Pepperstone #1 of 8 ranked brokers there.
For a standard lot of EUR/USD, Eightcap costs $10.00 all-in and Pepperstone $8.00 in Australia; Eightcap ranks #4 and Pepperstone #1 of 8 ranked brokers there.
For a standard lot of EUR/USD, Eightcap costs $10.00 all-in and Pepperstone $8.00 in other countries; Eightcap ranks #7 and Pepperstone #1 of 13 ranked brokers there.
| Measure | Eightcap | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| BrokersNest score and rank | 73.92/100 · #6 of 7 in the EU | 91.78/100 · #1 of 7 in the EU (higher score) |
| All-in cost per lot (EUR/USD) | $10.00 | $8.00 (lower cost) |
| Typical spread + commission | 1 pips, no commission (Standard) | 0.1 pips + $7.00 commission (Razor) |
| Minimum deposit | $100 | No minimum (recommended $200) |
| Max. leverage (retail) | 1:30 | 1:30 |
| Regulator and entity | Eightcap EU Ltd · CySEC 246/14 | Pepperstone EU Limited · CySEC 388/20 |
| Platforms | MT4 · MT5 · TradingView · TradeLocker (selected regions) | MT4 · MT5 · cTrader · TradingView · Pepperstone Platform |
| Instruments | 800+ | 1,300+ |
| Hedging | Available | Available |
| Scalping | Available | Available |
| Demo account | 30 days | Unlimited |
| Withdrawal payout | 1 business day | 1 business day |
| Data verified | 21 Sep 2026 | 21 Sep 2026 |
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| Measure | Eightcap | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| BrokersNest score and rank | 73.92/100 · #4 of 8 in the UK | 91.78/100 · #1 of 8 in the UK (higher score) |
| All-in cost per lot (EUR/USD) | $10.00 | $8.00 (lower cost) |
| Typical spread + commission | 1 pips, no commission (Standard) | 0.1 pips + $7.00 commission (Razor) |
| Minimum deposit | $100 | No minimum (recommended $200) |
| Max. leverage (retail) | 1:30 | 1:30 |
| Regulator and entity | Eightcap Group Ltd · FCA 921296 | Pepperstone Limited · FCA 684312 |
| Platforms | MT4 · MT5 · TradingView · TradeLocker (selected regions) | MT4 · MT5 · cTrader · TradingView · Pepperstone Platform |
| Instruments | 800+ | 1,300+ |
| Hedging | Available | Available |
| Scalping | Available | Available |
| Demo account | 30 days | Unlimited |
| Withdrawal payout | 1 business day | 1 business day |
| Data verified | 21 Sep 2026 | 21 Sep 2026 |
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| Measure | Eightcap | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| BrokersNest score and rank | 73.92/100 · #4 of 8 in Australia | 91.78/100 · #1 of 8 in Australia (higher score) |
| All-in cost per lot (EUR/USD) | $10.00 | $8.00 (lower cost) |
| Typical spread + commission | 1 pips, no commission (Standard) | 0.1 pips + $7.00 commission (Razor) |
| Minimum deposit | $100 | No minimum (recommended $200) |
| Max. leverage (retail) | 1:30 | 1:30 |
| Regulator and entity | Eightcap Pty Ltd · ASIC 391441 | Pepperstone Group Limited · ASIC 414530 |
| Platforms | MT4 · MT5 · TradingView · TradeLocker (selected regions) | MT4 · MT5 · cTrader · TradingView · Pepperstone Platform |
| Instruments | 800+ | 1,300+ |
| Hedging | Available | Available |
| Scalping | Available | Available |
| Demo account | 30 days | Unlimited |
| Withdrawal payout | 1 business day | 1 business day |
| Data verified | 21 Sep 2026 | 21 Sep 2026 |
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| Measure | Eightcap | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| BrokersNest score and rank | 73.92/100 · #7 of 13 globally | 91.78/100 · #1 of 13 globally (higher score) |
| All-in cost per lot (EUR/USD) | $10.00 | $8.00 (lower cost) |
| Typical spread + commission | 1 pips, no commission (Standard) | 0.1 pips + $7.00 commission (Razor) |
| Minimum deposit | $100 | No minimum (recommended $200) |
| Max. leverage (retail) | 1:30 | 1:400 |
| Regulator and entity | Eightcap Global Ltd · SCB | Pepperstone Markets Limited · SCB · DFSA · CMA |
| Platforms | MT4 · MT5 · TradingView · TradeLocker (selected regions) | MT4 · MT5 · cTrader · TradingView · Pepperstone Platform |
| Instruments | 800+ | 1,300+ |
| Hedging | Available | Available |
| Scalping | Available | Available |
| Demo account | 30 days | Unlimited |
| Withdrawal payout | 1 business day | 1 business day |
| Data verified | 21 Sep 2026 | 21 Sep 2026 |
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Eightcap or Pepperstone?
Which is cheaper, Eightcap or Pepperstone?
All-in cost per standard lot of EUR/USD (spread plus commission): in the EU, Eightcap $10.00 and Pepperstone $8.00; in the UK, Eightcap $10.00 and Pepperstone $8.00; in Australia, Eightcap $10.00 and Pepperstone $8.00; in other countries, Eightcap $10.00 and Pepperstone $8.00.
Are Eightcap and Pepperstone regulated in the UK, EU or Australia?
Eightcap is regulated in the UK (FCA 921296), the EU (CySEC 246/14) and Australia (ASIC 391441). Pepperstone is regulated in the UK (FCA 684312), the EU (CySEC 388/20) and Australia (ASIC 414530).
Which has the lower minimum deposit, Eightcap or Pepperstone?
Minimum deposit at Eightcap: $100. At Pepperstone: No minimum (recommended $200).
How do Eightcap and Pepperstone score in the BrokersNest rankings?
Eightcap scores 73.92/100 and Pepperstone 91.78/100 under our published method.