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Overview
Bulbrokers was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. Bulbrokers holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA), while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. Bulbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bulbrokers and $11700 at Exante.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $11700 |
| Regulation | Financial Services Authority (FSA) | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA |
| Founded | 2000 | 2011 |
| Country | Bulgaria | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bulbrokers and Exante, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bulbrokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Bulbrokers does not, giving Bulbrokers an edge for frequent withdrawers. Bulbrokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. Overall, Bulbrokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $11700 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Bulbrokers offers MT5, cTrader, while Exante supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Exante edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, WEB, desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bulbrokers and Exante compare. Exante maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | 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. Bulbrokers accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Exante supports 1 (bank transfer). Bulbrokers uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Bulbrokers scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | 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. Bulbrokers offers live chat; Exante does not, making Bulbrokers easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Bulbrokers scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |