Ayondo
Exante
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Overview
Ayondo was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in London, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. Ayondo holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. Ayondo serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Ayondo and $11700 at Exante.
| Feature | Ayondo | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $11700 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA |
| Founded | 2008 | 2011 |
| Country | London | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayondo and Exante, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ayondo has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $11700 at Exante). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Ayondo applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. Ayondo charges deposit fees; Exante does not. Overall, Ayondo scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $11700 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Ayondo offers cTrader, while Exante supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Ayondo supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. Exante edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Ayondo | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | No | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader | MT4, WEB, desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ayondo and Exante compare. Exante maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Ayondo | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ayondo accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Exante supports 1 (bank transfer). Ayondo uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Ayondo scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Ayondo | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Neither broker offers live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Ayondo | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | No |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Mandarin | English, and Chinese |