CMC Markets vs Plus500 — Which Is Better for You?

Compare CMC Markets and Plus500 to find the right broker for you.

Written by

Carlos Mendez (MBA, CFA Level II)

Senior Financial Analyst

Published: Oct 16, 2025

Updated: Sep 30, 2025

Reviewed by

Editorial Team

Editor

Quick Verdict

Choose CMC Markets for advanced charting, research tools, and spread betting (UK); choose Plus500 for simplicity and guaranteed stops.

Broker	Pros	Cons
CMC Markets See Review →	Award-winning proprietary Next Generation platform Excellent charting with 115+ technical indicators Competitive spreads on 12,000+ instruments Extensive research and market analysis Strong FCA and ASIC regulation Pattern recognition scanner and trading ideas	Inactivity fee (£10/month after 12 months) CFDs and spread betting only (no real stocks outside UK) Spread betting only available to UK/Ireland residents Minimum deposit varies by country Complex platform may overwhelm beginners
Plus500 See Review →	No commission on CFD trades, only spreads Clean and intuitive trading interface Wide range of CFD instruments (2,800+) Guaranteed stop loss orders available Strong regulation (FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS) Demo account with $40,000 virtual funds	CFDs only - no real stocks or assets Limited research and educational resources Inactivity fee ($10/month after 3 months) No MetaTrader support Customer support could be more responsive