Both brokers accept Canadian residents. Neither is CIRO-regulated, so there is no CIPF coverage — see each full review for the entity-level details before funding an account.
PU Prime vs Axi at a glance
| PU Prime | Axi | |
| Our 2026 score | 8.9/10 (#3) | 8.8/10 (#4) |
| Founded | 2015 · Melbourne, Australia | 2007 · Sydney, Australia |
| Regulation | ASIC, FSCA, FSA (Seychelles), CMA (Dubai) | FCA (UK), ASIC, DFSA (Dubai), FMA (New Zealand) |
| Minimum deposit | $20 (Cent) · $50 (Standard) · $1,000 (Prime/ECN) | $0 on Standard and Pro accounts |
| Spreads | From 0.0 pips on Prime/ECN (+ $3.50/side); from ~1.3 pips on Cent & Standard | From 0.0 pips on Pro (+ ~$3.50–7/lot commission); markup-only on Standard |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:1000 | Up to 1:500 (international) · 1:30 UK/EU retail |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, PU Prime App, PU WebTrader | MT4, MT5, Axi platform with TradingView |
| Markets | 1,000+ instruments incl. shares, ETFs, bonds, crypto | 220+ CFDs |
| Best for | Best instrument range · diversified traders | Best for regulatory strength and longevity |
Strengths compared
Where PU Prime wins
- 1,000+ instruments spanning shares, ETFs, bonds and crypto vs Axi's 220+ CFD menu
- No deposit, withdrawal or inactivity fees whatsoever
- Copy and social trading built in — Axi has no native equivalent
- Higher leverage ceiling (1:1000 vs 1:500) and a $20 Cent entry tier
Where Axi wins
- Founded 2007 with the longest clean track record on our list (PU Prime dates from 2015)
- UK FCA authorisation — a stronger flagship licence than anything in PU Prime's stack
- No minimum deposit on any account; PU Prime's best pricing needs $1,000
- Free VPS and the Axi Select funded-trader program for systematic traders
Verdict: which should you choose?
Multi-asset traders, bonus hunters and anyone allergic to funding fees should pick PU Prime — it's the more generous, more versatile package. Traders who prize regulatory pedigree, run EAs on a VPS, or are interested in the funded-trader route should pick Axi.
If you can't decide, the deposit question settles it for many: Axi lets you start with literally any amount on a raw-style Pro account, while PU Prime's equivalent tier needs $1,000. Below that threshold, Axi is arguably the better pure-FX deal; above it, PU Prime's breadth starts to justify itself.
For the full breakdown of each broker — regulation entity by entity, current promotions, funding methods and our detailed scoring — read our complete PU Prime review and Axi review.
Ready to open an account?PU Prime 8.9/10 · Axi 8.8/10 — both accept Canadians from low minimum deposits