Head-to-Head Comparison

Octa vs Swissquote Capital

Complete side-by-side comparison based on verified data from official sources. See which broker offers better trading conditions for your needs.

Octa

CySEC

Est. 2011

Score

2:2

Swissquote Capital

CySEC

Est. 1996

Quick Summary

Octa (established 2011) and Swissquote Capital (established 1996) are both regulated forex and CFD brokers. Swissquote Capital offers tighter spreads starting from 0 pips, compared to Octa's 0.6 pips. Both brokers offer similar maximum leverage of 500:1. Octa has a lower minimum deposit requirement of $25.

Trading Conditions

Feature

Octa

Swissquote Capital

Min. Spread

0.6 pips

0 pips

Min. Deposit

$25

$1000

Max Leverage

500:1

30:1

Execution

STP

Hybrid

Instruments

300+

400+

Founded

2011

1996

Headquarters

Cyprus

Regulation & Licensing

Octa

CySEC(372/18)

Cyprus

IBC(2023-00092)

Saint Lucia

MISA(HY00623410)

Comoros

Swissquote Capital

CySEC(422/22)

Cyprus

Platforms & Features

Feature

Octa

Swissquote Capital

Platforms

OctaTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5

MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Advanced Trader

Copy Trading

VPS Hosting

Neg. Balance Protection

Islamic Account

Demo Account

Server Infrastructure

Metric

Octa

Swissquote Capital

Total Servers

Total Endpoints

Countries

Hosting Providers

Google Cloud

Amazon/AWS, Iptp LLC, M247 LTD

Account Types

Octa

OctaTrader

Spread: 0.6 pipsMin: $25Lev: 500:1

MetaTrader 5

Spread: 0.6 pipsMin: $25Lev: 500:1

Swissquote Capital

Standard

Spread: 1.7 pipsMin: $1000Lev: 30:1

Premium

Spread: 1.4 pipsMin: $10000Lev: 30:1

Prime

Spread: 1.1 pipsMin: $50000Lev: 30:1

Professional

Spread: 0 pipsMin: $10000Lev: 500:1Comm: $5/lot

Verdict: Octa vs Swissquote Capital

Based on our verified data analysis, both brokers are evenly matched across our comparison criteria. Your choice should depend on your specific trading priorities.

Choose Swissquote Capital if you prioritize the tightest possible spreads. Choose Octa for a lower entry barrier.

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Risk Warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.