eToro
Exante
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Overview
eToro was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Cyprus, UK, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. eToro holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. eToro serves 20,000,000+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $50 at eToro and $11700 at Exante.
eToro
Exante
| Feature | eToro | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $50 | $11700 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA |
| Founded | 2007 | 2011 |
| Country | Cyprus, UK | Malta |
| Clients | 20,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between eToro and Exante, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $50 at eToro). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. eToro applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. Overall, eToro scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | eToro | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $50 | $11700 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
eToro 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. eToro supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. eToro edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | eToro | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | 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 eToro and Exante compare. eToro runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. eToro has a video library; Exante does not. eToro publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. eToro integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. eToro scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | eToro | 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. eToro accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Exante supports 1 (bank transfer). eToro uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. eToro scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | eToro | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| PayPal | Yes | 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. eToro offers live chat; Exante does not, making eToro easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. eToro supports 5 languages and Exante supports 2, giving eToro broader global reach. eToro scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | eToro | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, German, Spanish, French, and Italian | English, and Chinese |