In this matchup, easyMarkets and Exness contrast pricing models and platform choices, highlighting cost transparency against risk tools.
Exness edges easyMarkets overall due to its higher editorial score. It offers cheaper raw spreads and a lower minimum deposit, while easyMarkets relies on fixed spreads and a proprietary platform.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose easyMarkets if…
Choose easyMarkets for fixed spreads and a no-slippage guarantee on the web platform. The $25 minimum deposit keeps entry affordable and you have access to the dealCancellation feature.
Choose Exness if…
Choose Exness for a $1 minimum deposit and raw spreads from 0.3 pips. It also offers very high leverage up to 2000:1 and instant withdrawals.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
Exness offers tighter spreads from 0.30 pips vs 0.70 pips for easyMarkets, reducing trading costs.
| Editorial score | 3.9/ 5 | 4.4/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 3.9 / 5 | 4.3 / 5▲ |
Pros
Fixed spreads with no-slippage guarantee on web platform
Unique dealCancellation feature to undo losing trades
Very low $25 minimum deposit
CySEC, ASIC regulated
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | easyMarkets | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS) | Pass | Pass |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Fail | Pass |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Pass | Pass |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| MT4/MT5 available | Pass | Pass |
| Proprietary platform | Pass | Fail |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Fail | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Pass |
Exness rates 4.4/5 versus 3.9/5 for easyMarkets. Exness edges ahead on our composite score, though both brokers meet a reasonable standard for most traders.
Exness starts from 0.3 pips, tighter than easyMarkets's 0.7 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
Exness has $1, while easyMarkets requires at least $25. This makes Exness more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both easyMarkets and Exness hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
For beginners, two factors stand out: Exness requires a lower minimum deposit ($1), lowering the barrier to entry, and both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
easyMarkets lists maximum leverage of 400:1, while Exness lists up to 2000:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
Exness charges $3.5 per lot on commission-based accounts. Commission details for easyMarkets are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing.
easyMarkets supports MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4, while Exness supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. easyMarkets has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
Equally matched; both have fund segregation and investor compensation schemes.
Exness wins for active traders due to higher leverage and raw spreads.
Exness is better suited for scalpers: raw/ECN spreads available, tighter spreads from 0.30 pips.
easyMarkets wins for platform choice with a proprietary platform alongside MT4/MT5.
Equally matched; both offer about 200 instruments.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 3.8 / 5 | 4.6 / 5▲ |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.0 / 5 | 4.4 / 5▲ |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 3.9 / 5 | 4.3 / 5▲ |
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| Founded | 2001 | 2008 |
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| Headquarters | Limassol, Cyprus | Limassol, Cyprus |
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| Min Deposit | $25 | $1▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 0.7 pips | 0.3 pips▼ lower |
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| Commission / lot | N/A | $3.5/lot |
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| N/A | 0.65 pips |
| Max Leverage | 400:1▲ higher | 2,000:1 |
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| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerPerfect MoneyCryptoP2P |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerPerfect MoneyCrypto |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC CNV HCMC CySEC MNB | FCA FSCA OJK CySEC |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 Proprietary Web/Mobile MetaTrader 4 | MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 |
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| Active bonuses |
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Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Proprietary trading platform available
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Pros
Near-unlimited leverage on offshore entity
Extremely low $1 minimum deposit on Standard account
Instant withdrawals available 24/7 including weekends
One of the world's highest-volume retail FX brokers
Regulated by top-tier authorities (FCA, ASIC, CySEC)
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Cons
Fixed spreads are wider than ECN variable spread accounts
Proprietary platform feels dated compared to MT4/MT5
Limited research tools
Limited charting capabilities
Cons
Not available to US residents
EU clients face significant leverage restrictions
Unlimited leverage carries extreme risk for inexperienced traders
No proprietary platform
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Score 3.9 / 5
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