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Evolution Brokers

6/10
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Exness

8.4/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Evolution Brokers was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Belize, while Exness was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Both brokers are regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), among other authorities. Evolution Brokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exness has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $300 at Evolution Brokers and $1 at Exness.

Exness wins this category
FeatureEvolution BrokersExness
Min. Deposit$300$1
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)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)
Founded20082008
CountryBelizeCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Evolution Brokers and Exness, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exness has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $300 at Evolution Brokers). Evolution Brokers charges withdrawal fees while Exness does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Evolution Brokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exness does not. Overall, Exness scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Exness wins this category
FeatureEvolution BrokersExness
Min. Deposit$300$1
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Evolution Brokers 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 Evolution Brokers does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureEvolution BrokersExness
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWEB,Desktop,iPhone,MacMT4, 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 Evolution Brokers and Exness compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Evolution Brokers scores higher overall in education and research.

Evolution Brokers wins this category
FeatureEvolution BrokersExness
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Evolution Brokers 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
FeatureEvolution BrokersExness
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 Evolution Brokers 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
FeatureEvolution BrokersExness
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese