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In this head to head comparison of Libertex vs Octa, we will compare the trading platforms, mobile apps, range of investments, costs, market research, and more. Let's dive in.
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Libertex and Octa are both private brokers that are not listed on a stock exchange and are not banks. Libertex was founded in 1997, while Octa started in 2011. In terms of regulation, each broker holds 1 Tier-1 license and 1 Tier-2 license, which means both have a mix of highly trusted and trusted oversight.
Based on ForexBrokers.com’s Trust Score scale, Libertex scores 79 out of 99, which falls into the average risk range, while Octa scores 73 out of 99, also in the average risk range. Although Libertex has a slightly higher score, both brokers sit close together when it comes to trust and regulation.
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| Year Founded | 1997 | 2011 |
| Publicly Traded (Listed) | No | No |
| Bank | No | No |
| Tier-1 Licenses | 1 | 1 |
| Tier-2 Licenses | 1 | 1 |
| Tier-3 Licenses | 0 | 0 |
| Tier-4 Licenses | 2 | 1 |
Libertex and Octa both score 4 out of 5 stars for commissions and fees, but Libertex ranks higher overall in this category. ForexBrokers.com places Libertex at #21 out of 36 brokers, while Octa sits at #27 out of 36. For traders focused on price, that gives Libertex a slight edge in the comparison.
Libertex uses a spread-plus-commission setup on forex, with a published recent EUR/USD spread of 0.3 pips and a commission of 5 euros per side on its own platform, or 6 euros per side on MT4 and MT5. It also has a low $10 minimum deposit, a 10 euro inactivity fee only after six months of no activity, and free international wire transfers. For larger accounts, discount tiers can reduce trading fees further, which may appeal to active traders.
Octa has also become more competitive on price and offers no overnight carry costs, but its fees vary by entity and account type. Its EUR/USD average spread is listed at 0.5 pips for the EU entity and 0.9 pips for its foreign entities, though Octa does not provide a date range for these figures. Overall, both brokers are fairly priced, but Libertex appears more transparent and slightly cheaper for many forex traders.
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| Minimum Deposit | $10 | $25 |
| Average spread (EUR/USD) - Standard account | 0.3 | 0.9 |
| All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active | 1.3 | N/A |
| Non-wire bank transfer | Yes | No |
| PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | No |
| Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
| Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
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Libertex offers a wider range of investments than Octa, especially for traders who want more choice across markets. Libertex lists 1,573 tradeable symbols and 46 forex pairs, compared with Octa’s 300 symbols and 35 forex pairs. Both brokers offer forex trading, copy trading, and cryptocurrency CFDs, but neither lets clients buy actual cryptocurrency or U.S.-listed exchange traded shares directly. In short, if variety is a priority, Libertex gives you more markets to choose from.
One area where Octa stands out is access to exchange traded securities on international exchanges, such as shares listed outside the U.S., while Libertex does not offer these. Even so, Libertex still comes out ahead overall for range of investments, with a 4-star rating and a ForexBrokers.com ranking of #25 out of 36 brokers. Octa is rated 3.5 stars and ranks #34, which reflects its smaller product list despite a few useful features.
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| Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) | Yes | Yes |
| Tradeable Symbols (Total) | 1573 | 300 |
| Forex Pairs (Total) | 46 | 35 |
| U.S. Stocks (Shares) | No | No |
| Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) | No | Yes |
| Copy Trading | Yes | Yes |
| Cryptocurrency (Underlying) | No | No |
| Cryptocurrency (CFDs) | Yes | Yes |
| Disclaimers | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). |
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Libertex and Octa both give traders a wide range of platform choices, including a free demo account, web-based trading, Windows desktop downloads, copy trading, MetaTrader 4, and MetaTrader 5. Each also lets users place trades directly from a chart, which can make quick decision-making easier for active traders. In this area, the two brokers are closely matched, and both are rated 4 out of 5 stars for Trading Platforms and Tools.
The main difference is that Octa offers its own in-house trading platform, while Libertex does not. That proprietary platform may appeal to traders who want a broker-built experience alongside the familiar MetaTrader options. Still, Libertex has the stronger ForexBrokers.com ranking in this category, placing #26 out of 36 brokers compared with Octa at #31, suggesting a slight edge for Libertex overall in trading platforms and tools.
| Feature |
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| Virtual Trading (Demo) | Yes | Yes |
| Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform | No | Yes |
| Desktop Platform (Windows) | Yes | Yes |
| Web Platform | Yes | Yes |
| Copy Trading | Yes | Yes |
| MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | Yes | Yes |
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | Yes | Yes |
| Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) | 43 | 30 |
| Charting - Trade From Chart | Yes | Yes |
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Libertex and Octa both make mobile trading easy by offering iPhone and Android apps, along with price alerts for stocks and forex. Each app is rated 4 out of 5 stars for mobile trading, so both provide a solid starting point for traders who want to manage positions on the go. That said, Libertex is ranked higher overall in the Mobile Trading Apps category by ForexBrokers.com, coming in at #27 out of 36 brokers, while Octa is ranked #30.
Where Octa pulls ahead is in charting tools. Its mobile app includes 30 technical studies, trendline drawing, and auto-saving for chart drawings, which can make analysis easier for active traders. Libertex’s app is more limited in this area, with no technical studies, no trendline drawing, and no auto-save for drawings. Libertex does have one convenience advantage, though: watchlist symbol syncing is available, so changes made in the app and online account stay matched, while Octa does not offer that feature.
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| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Apple iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Price Alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Watchlists - Syncing | Yes | No |
| Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies | 0 | 30 |
| Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines | No | Yes |
| Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave | No | Yes |
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Libertex and Octa both give traders access to useful market research, including forex news from major sources and an economic calendar for tracking upcoming global events. Each broker also earns a 4-star Research rating, though Octa is ranked slightly higher overall by ForexBrokers.com, coming in at #24 out of 36 brokers versus Libertex at #25.
The main differences are in the extra tools they provide. Octa stands out for daily market commentary and Autochartist, which can help with technical and fundamental analysis. Libertex, on the other hand, offers Trading Central tools and a sentiment-based trading feature that shows the balance of long and short positions. In short, Octa is stronger for commentary and Autochartist, while Libertex has the edge with Trading Central and sentiment data.
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| Daily Market Commentary (Articles) | No | Yes |
| Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Client sentiment data | Yes | No |
| TipRanks | No | No |
| Acuity Trading | No | No |
| Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
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Libertex and Octa both earn 4 out of 5 stars for education, but Octa gives beginners more to work with. Octa offers forex and CFD learning content, runs monthly educational webinars, and provides at least 10 beginner videos plus 10 advanced videos. Libertex, by comparison, does not meet the minimum for forex or CFD education materials, does not offer monthly webinars, and does not provide 10 beginner or 10 advanced trading videos.
That difference also shows in their Education rankings at ForexBrokers.com: Octa places slightly higher at #32 out of 36 brokers, while Libertex ranks #33. For new traders looking for more step-by-step learning support, Octa is the stronger choice, while Libertex appears more limited in beginner-friendly educational resources.
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| Webinars | No | Yes |
| Videos - Beginner Trading Videos | No | Yes |
| Videos - Advanced Trading Videos | No | Yes |
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After testing 63 of the best forex brokers, our research and account testing finds that Libertex is better than Octa. Libertex finished with an overall rank of #32, while Octa finished with an overall rank of #35.
Libertex is a low-cost CFD broker with one of the deepest crypto lineups we have tested, at 109 crypto CFDs across 1,573 total symbols. Pricing is competitive and MetaTrader 4 and 5 run alongside a clean proprietary platform. Education and research are thin, and the mobile app has no charting indicators.
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Libertex and Octa both let traders access cryptocurrency CFDs, but neither online broker offers the ability to buy actual, delivered cryptocurrency.
Libertex offers a broader range of deposit and withdrawal options than Octa, including ACH/SEPA transfers and PayPal, while both online brokers support Skrill and bank wires.
Please note:
We review each broker’s overall global offering – a “Yes” checkmark in our Compare Tool does not guarantee the availability of any specific features in your country of residence. To verify the availability of any features within your country of residence, please contact the broker directly.
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| Trust Score | 79 | 73 | |
| Year Founded | 1997 | 2011 | |
| Publicly Traded (Listed) | No | No | |
| Bank | No | No | |
| Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). | Yes | Yes | |
| Tier-1 Licenses | 1 | 1 | |
| Tier-2 Licenses | 1 | 1 | |
| Tier-3 Licenses | 0 | 0 | |
| Tier-4 Licenses | 2 | 1 |
| Tier-1 Licenses (Highly Trusted) | Libertex | Octa | |
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| Australia (ASIC Authorised) | No | No | |
| Canada (CIRO Authorised) | No | No | |
| Hong Kong (SFC Authorised) | No | No | |
| Japan (FSA Authorised) | No | No | |
| Singapore (MAS Authorised) | No | No | |
| Switzerland (FINMA Authorised) | |||
| United Kingdom (U.K.) (FCA Authorised) | No | No | |
| USA (CFTC Authorized) | No | No | |
| New Zealand (FMA Authorised) | No | No | |
| Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). | Yes | Yes |
| Tier-2 Licenses (Trusted) | Libertex | Octa | |
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| Kenya (CMA Authorised) | |||
| Israel (ISA Authorised) | No | No | |
| South Africa (FSCA Authorised) | Yes | Yes | |
| UAE (DFSA, FSRA, or CMA Authorised) | No | No | |
| India (SEBI Authorised) | No | No | |
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| Investments | Libertex | Octa | |
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| Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) | Yes | Yes | |
| Tradeable Symbols (Total) | 1573 | 300 | |
| Forex Pairs (Total) | 46 | 35 | |
| U.S. Stocks (Shares) | No | No | |
| Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) | No | Yes | |
| Copy Trading | Yes | Yes | |
| Cryptocurrency (Underlying) | No | No | |
| Cryptocurrency (CFDs) | Yes | Yes | |
| Disclaimers | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). |
| Cost | Libertex | Octa | |
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| Average spread (EUR/USD) - Standard account | 0.3 | 0.9 | |
| All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active | 1.3 | N/A | |
| Inactivity Fee | Yes | No | |
| Order execution: Agency | No | Yes | |
| Order execution: Market Maker | Yes | Yes |
| Funding | Libertex | Octa | |
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| Minimum Deposit | $10 | $25 | |
| PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | No | |
| Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes | |
| Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes | |
| Non-wire bank transfer | Yes | No |
| Trading Platforms | Libertex | Octa | |
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| Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform | No | Yes | |
| Desktop Platform (Windows) | Yes | Yes | |
| Web Platform | Yes | Yes | |
| Copy Trading | Yes | Yes | |
| MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | Yes | Yes | |
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | Yes | Yes | |
| cTrader | No | No |
| Trading Tools | Libertex | Octa | |
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| Virtual Trading (Demo) | Yes | Yes | |
| Price Alerts | Yes | Yes | |
| Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) | 43 | 30 | |
| Charting - Trade From Chart | Yes | Yes | |
| Charts can be saved | No | Yes |
| Mobile Trading | Libertex | Octa | |
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| Android App | Yes | Yes | |
| Apple iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Price Alerts | Yes | Yes | |
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| Mobile Watchlists - Syncing | Yes | No | |
| Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies | 0 | 30 | |
| Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines | No | Yes | |
| Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave | No | Yes | |
| Mobile Research - Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Research | Libertex | Octa | |
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| Daily Market Commentary (Articles) | No | Yes | |
| Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) | Yes | Yes | |
| Autochartist | No | Yes | |
| Trading Central | Yes | No | |
| TipRanks | No | No | |
| Client sentiment data | Yes | No | |
| Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Education | Libertex | Octa | |
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| Webinars | No | Yes | |
| Videos - Beginner Trading Videos | No | Yes | |
| Videos - Advanced Trading Videos | No | Yes |
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