IG Trading Platform vs Kraken Pro

IG Trading Platform9.2Visit Kraken Pro9.0Visit

Higher score IG Trading Platform #1 in Trading Platforms 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit IG Trading

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Kraken Pro #2 in Trading Platforms 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Kraken Pro

• IG Trading Platform fits best

  Multi-asset traders wanting broad market access

• Kraken Pro fits best

  Crypto traders seeking advanced tools and broad reach

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Side by side

Feature	IG Trading Platform 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Kraken Pro 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	9.0
Ranking	#1 in Trading Platforms	#2 in Trading Platforms
Best for	Multi-asset traders wanting broad market access	Crypto traders seeking advanced tools and broad reach
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Android, iOS	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Docs	Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	2FA	ISO 27001, SOC 2, 2FA
Integrations	5 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features IG Trading Platform 4/4 · Kraken Pro 4/4
Advanced order types	✓	✓
Technical charting	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Paper trading	✓	✓
Specs
Asset classes	forex, shares, indices, cryptocurrencies, commodities, bonds, interest rates, options, sectors	Cryptocurrencies, stocks, ETFs, margin, futures, derivatives, stablecoins and fiat currencies
Markets	17, 000+ markets; specific countries and exchanges depend on instrument and account	190+ countries; availability and products vary by region
Our review
Pros	Access to 17,000+ markets across multiple asset classes TradingView, MetaTrader and ProRealTime integrations Demo trading, alerts, charts and configurable stop orders	1,400+ crypto pairs with spot, margin and derivatives trading 100+ chart indicators, advanced orders and customizable dashboards Web, mobile and API access across 190+ countries
Cons	Trading costs may include spreads, commissions, funding and data fees Instrument and market availability varies by account and region iOS may use a progressive web app where no native app is available	Product and market availability varies by region Maker-taker fees vary by product, volume and region Stocks and ETFs require eligibility; Prop evaluations have a one-time fee
Our verdict	IG Trading Platform is a broker-connected service for researching, placing and managing trades across web and mobile. It supports forex, shares, indices, cryptocurrencies, commodities, bonds, interest rates, options and sectors, with… Read the review →	Kraken Pro is Kraken’s advanced trading platform for active cryptocurrency traders and eligible investors in stocks and ETFs. It brings spot trading across 1,400+ crypto pairs together with margin, derivatives, staking, portfolio tracking,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• IG Trading Platform — where it wins

  • Access to 17,000+ markets across multiple asset classes
  • TradingView, MetaTrader and ProRealTime integrations
  • Demo trading, alerts, charts and configurable stop orders

  Where it doesn't

  • Trading costs may include spreads, commissions, funding and data fees
  • Instrument and market availability varies by account and region
  • iOS may use a progressive web app where no native app is available

• Kraken Pro — where it wins

  • 1,400+ crypto pairs with spot, margin and derivatives trading
  • 100+ chart indicators, advanced orders and customizable dashboards
  • Web, mobile and API access across 190+ countries

  Where it doesn't

  • Product and market availability varies by region
  • Maker-taker fees vary by product, volume and region
  • Stocks and ETFs require eligibility; Prop evaluations have a one-time fee

• IG Trading Platform9.2/10 · Free plan

  A multi-asset trading platform with 17,000+ markets, demo trading and third-party platform access.

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• Kraken Pro9.0/10 · Free plan

  A free, feature-rich platform for crypto traders needing advanced execution and broad market reach.

  Visit Kraken ProFull verdict →