Review desk · updated 20 Sep 2026
We open live accounts, fund them, trade and withdraw before we score a broker, exchange or gold dealer.
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Raw Spread BrokersTop score
Best for Active EUR/USD and gold traders who value low all-in cost
Trading Platforms and ToolsTop score
Best for Discretionary forex and gold traders who want serious charts without a broker lock-in
Crypto ExchangesTested
Best for Active spot traders who use Kraken Pro, not the simple app
Raw Spread BrokersTested
Best for Cost-focused scalpers and day traders outside Australia who already use MT4, MT5 or cTrader
Multi-Asset and Social TradingTested
Best for European traders who want CFDs and real ETFs in one simple account
9 reviews · avg 7.6
8 reviews · avg 7.3
Razor pricing pairs raw spreads with $3.50 per lot per side. We priced a round trip on EUR/USD and gold, checked the regulators, and looked at where the low-cost pitch runs out.
Best for Active EUR/USD and gold traders who value low all-in cost
Buying Bitcoin and Ethereum in the simple Coinbase app costs several times what the same order costs on Advanced Trade. We lay out the fee arithmetic and who should still use the easy route.
Best for Beginners who want a regulated name, then Advanced Trade for cost
FTMO charges more than newer rivals for a simulated funded account. We read its rules, fee refund and payout terms to see whether the name still justifies the premium.
Best for Disciplined forex traders who value a proven prop firm over the lowest fee
TradingView's free tier allows two indicators and one chart. We went through every plan, from Essential at $14.95 a month to Ultimate, to find the point where paying stops being optional.
Best for Discretionary forex and gold traders who want serious charts without a broker lock-in
Kraken Pro starts at 0.40% maker and 0.80% taker, falls to zero maker fees at the very top, and publishes proof of reserves. We went through the schedule, the security page and the audit to see who it really suits.
Best for Active spot traders who use Kraken Pro, not the simple app
XM lets you open with $5, offers a $30 no-deposit bonus and a 100% deposit bonus in some regions, and pairs that with wide Standard-account spreads. We weighed the entry price against the real cost of trading.
Best for Small accounts that pick Ultra Low or Zero and ignore the bonuses
