Broker Spread Comparison Tool

Compare forex spreads across 20 top brokers and 10 major currency pairs. Find the lowest spread, calculate trading costs, and choose the best broker for your strategy.

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# ▲Broker ▲Type ▲Pair ▲Spread (pips) ▲Cost / Trade ▲VisualGrade ▲
Excellent (< 0.5 pips)
Average (0.5 – 1.5 pips)
Above Average (> 1.5 pips)
ECN Raw spread accounts
STP Straight-through processing
MM Market maker
💡 How to read this table: Spreads shown are typical average spreads in pips during active trading hours. ECN accounts may charge a commission per lot instead of wider spreads. The "Cost / Trade" column estimates total spread cost for a standard lot (100,000 units) trade. Grades reflect spread competitiveness: A = excellent, B = average, C = above average.

How to Choose the Lowest Spread Broker

Spread is one of the most important factors when choosing a forex broker. It represents the difference between the bid and ask price and directly impacts your trading costs. Our broker spread comparison tool helps you find the tightest spreads across 20 major brokers.

ECN vs Standard Accounts

ECN (Electronic Communication Network) accounts typically offer the lowest spreads, often starting from 0.0 pips on major pairs like EUR/USD. However, they usually charge a commission per lot. Standard (STP) accounts have slightly wider spreads but no commission. For high-volume traders, ECN accounts are almost always more cost-effective.

Understanding Spread Costs

For a standard lot (100,000 units), each pip is worth approximately $10 on most major pairs. A 1-pip spread on EUR/USD costs $10 per round-turn trade. If you trade 10 standard lots daily, a 0.5-pip difference in spread saves you $50 per day — over $1,000 per month.

Factors Affecting Spreads

Spreads widen during low liquidity periods (Asian session for non-JPY pairs), major news releases, and market holidays. Always compare spreads during your typical trading hours. ECN brokers may show variable spreads that tighten during high-volume sessions like London-New York overlap.