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Degiro

7.4/10
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Exness

8.4/10
9/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Degiro was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Netherlands, while Exness was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Degiro holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Exness is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Degiro serves 600,000+ clients worldwide; Exness has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Degiro and $1 at Exness.

Exness wins this category
FeatureDegiroExness
Min. Deposit$0$1
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), The Dutch Central Bank (DNB)Cyprus 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)
Founded19342008
CountryNetherlandsCyprus
Clients600,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Degiro and Exness, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Degiro has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $1 at Exness). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureDegiroExness
Min. Deposit$0$1
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Degiro offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Exness supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Exness supports social and copy trading features, which Degiro does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureDegiroExness
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4MT4, 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 Degiro and Exness compare. Exness runs regular live webinars; Degiro does not. Both provide video tutorials. Exness publishes daily market commentary; Degiro does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Exness maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Exness scores higher overall in education and research.

Exness wins this category
FeatureDegiroExness
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Degiro accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Exness supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureDegiroExness
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Degiro and Exness offer 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.

Tied
FeatureDegiroExness
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese