Exness and Global Prime clash on regulation, costs, and execution across MT4/MT5 and MT4/cTrader. The axis of tension centers on minimum deposits, leverage, and withdrawal options.
Exness leads overall with a higher editorial score. It also offers ultra-high leverage and a $1 minimum deposit with instant withdrawals.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose Exness if…
Choose Exness if you want a $1 minimum deposit and 2000:1 leverage.
Choose Global Prime if…
Choose Exness if you value 24/7 instant withdrawals. Choose Global Prime if you value ASIC regulation and true NDD execution. Choose Global Prime if you want raw spreads from 0.0 pips with $7 commission.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
Global Prime offers tighter spreads from 0.00 pips vs 0.30 pips for Exness, reducing trading costs.
| Editorial score | 4.4/ 5 | 4.2/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.3 / 5 | 4.5 / 5▲ |
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)
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Exness | Global Prime |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fail |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Pass | 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 | Fail | Fail |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Fail |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Fail |
The scores are close: Exness rates 4.4/5 and Global Prime rates 4.2/5. Exness has a marginal edge in our scoring, but the difference is small enough that your specific priorities — fees, platforms, or regulatory jurisdiction — should guide the final choice.
Global Prime starts from 0 pips, tighter than Exness's 0.3 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
Exness has $1, while Global Prime requires at least $200. This makes Exness more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both Exness and Global Prime 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.
Exness lists maximum leverage of 2000:1, while Global Prime lists up to 500:1. 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, lower than Global Prime's $7 per lot. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day.
Exness supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while Global Prime supports cTrader, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 4. Exness has exclusive access to MetaTrader 5. Global Prime has exclusive access to cTrader.
Exness wins with multiple top-tier regulators and segregated client funds.
Global Prime earns this for true NDD execution and zero-pip spreads.
Exness is better suited for scalpers: lower commission ($3.5/lot).
Global Prime offers MT4 and cTrader, increasing platform choice.
Exness provides a $1 minimum deposit, simplifying entry for beginners.
Exness offers a broader instrument universe with 200 instruments.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.6 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.4 / 5▲ | 4.2 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.3 / 5▲ | 4.1 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2008 | 2010 |
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| Headquarters | Limassol, Cyprus | Sydney, Australia |
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| Min Deposit | $1▼ lower | $200 |
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| Spreads From | 0.3 pips | 0 pips▼ lower |
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| Commission / lot | $3.5/lot▼ lower | $7/lot |
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| 0.65 pips▼ lower | 0.7 pips |
| Max Leverage | 2,000:1 | 500:1▲ higher |
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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 cardSkrillNetellerPerfect MoneyCryptoP2P | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardPayPalSkrill |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerPerfect MoneyCrypto | Bank transferCredit card |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | FCA FSCA OJK CySEC | ASIC VFSC |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 | cTrader MetaTrader 4 |
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| Active bonuses |
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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
Pros
ASIC regulated with published quarterly execution quality reports
Raw spreads from 0.0 pips with $7 round-turn commission
True NDD execution, no internal position matching
MT4 and cTrader available
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
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
Cons
Not available to US residents
EU clients face significant leverage restrictions
Unlimited leverage carries extreme risk for inexperienced traders
No proprietary platform
Cons
$200 minimum deposit
Limited product range, forex and major CFD classes only
No proprietary platform or copy trading
No investor compensation scheme
No 24/5 live chat
No phone support
Support available in limited languages
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