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Admiral Markets logo

Admiral Markets

8.7/10
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Exness

8.4/10
9/10RegulationWinner10/10
6/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
7.5/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Admiral Markets was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in UK, while Exness was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Admiral Markets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – registration number 595450, while Exness is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Admiral Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exness has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Admiral Markets and $1 at Exness.

Admiral Markets wins this category
FeatureAdmiral MarketsExness
Min. Deposit$200$1
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA) – registration number 595450, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) - license number 201/13, Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) no. 410681, Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) registration number 57026Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CRFIN, The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt f├ó╦å┼í├é┬║r Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), Banque de France, The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), The Commissione Nazionale per le Societ├ó╦å┼í├óÔé¼┬á e la Borsa (CONSOB), Finansinspektionen (FI), Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego (KNF)
Founded20012008
CountryUKCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Admiral Markets and Exness, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exness has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $200 at Admiral Markets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Admiral Markets charges deposit fees; Exness does not. Overall, Exness scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Exness wins this category
FeatureAdmiral MarketsExness
Min. Deposit$200$1
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Admiral Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Exness supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureAdmiral MarketsExness
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Admiral Markets and Exness compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Admiral Markets scores higher overall in education and research.

Admiral Markets wins this category
FeatureAdmiral MarketsExness
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Admiral Markets accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while Exness supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Admiral Markets uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Admiral Markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Admiral Markets wins this category
FeatureAdmiral MarketsExness
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Admiral Markets and Exness offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Admiral Markets supports 22 languages and Exness supports 2, giving Admiral Markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAdmiral MarketsExness
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Cestina, German, Dutch, French, Eesti, Francais, Greek, Latviesu, Lietuviskas, Moldovian, Croatian, Slovenian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Romanian, Ukrainian, and CroatianEnglish, and Chinese