I was just comparing several trading apps with little money, and honestly, there are quite interesting options now. It’s not like before when you needed thousands to get started.

The thing is, I found these five platforms that look solid. MiTrade caught my attention because you can literally open with just $20, and the interface is clean without all that unnecessary noise. It directly integrates TradingView charts, which is well thought out. It already has about 6 million users, so they must be doing something right.

AvaTrade is more for people who already have experience and want to use higher leverage. Founded in 2006, it offers professional accounts and access to MetaTrader 4 and 5. Plus500 is also a veteran and has an absolutely brutal variety of assets—more than 2,800 CFDs. They recently entered the U.S. market with futures.

XM is the one if you want extreme leverage, up to 1:1000, but obviously that comes with high risk. Since 2009, it has positioned itself as sophisticated. And eToro is the classic for copying other traders’ trades—ideal if you’re a beginner and want to learn by observing experienced investors.

What surprises me is that all these best trading apps now have fairly low initial deposits. Tight spreads, and no commissions in many cases. If you’re new, MiTrade seems the most straightforward. If you already know what you’re doing, AvaTrade or XM gives you more flexibility. Plus500 if you’re attracted to the variety of markets. And eToro if you prefer the social system of copying.

The truth is that choosing among these best trading apps depends on your level. Everyone has a demo account, so you can try without risking. The important thing is not to jump in without knowing what you’re doing, because trading always involves risk even if you use the best trading apps available.