easyMarkets
Exante
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Overview
easyMarkets was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Cyprus, Australia, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. easyMarkets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. easyMarkets serves 142,500+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at easyMarkets and $11700 at Exante.
| Feature | easyMarkets | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $11700 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA |
| Founded | 2003 | 2011 |
| Country | Cyprus, Australia | Malta |
| Clients | 142,500+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between easyMarkets and Exante, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. easyMarkets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while easyMarkets does not, giving easyMarkets an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, easyMarkets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | easyMarkets | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $11700 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
easyMarkets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Exante supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. easyMarkets supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. easyMarkets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | easyMarkets | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | 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 easyMarkets and Exante compare. easyMarkets runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. easyMarkets has a video library; Exante does not. easyMarkets publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. easyMarkets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. easyMarkets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | easyMarkets | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. easyMarkets accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while Exante supports 1 (bank transfer). easyMarkets uniquely supports credit/debit card and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. easyMarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | easyMarkets | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. easyMarkets offers live chat; Exante does not, making easyMarkets easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. easyMarkets supports 5 languages and Exante supports 2, giving easyMarkets broader global reach. easyMarkets scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | easyMarkets | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, German, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and Polish | English, and Chinese |