Exante
freetrade
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while freetrade was established in 2016 and is based in United Kingdom. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while freetrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; freetrade has 890,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $0 at freetrade.
| Feature | Exante | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $0 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2016 |
| Country | Malta | United Kingdom |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 890,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and freetrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. freetrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while freetrade does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, freetrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while freetrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. freetrade supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. freetrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Exante | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | No | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, WEB, desktop | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and freetrade compare. freetrade runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. freetrade has a video library; Exante does not. freetrade publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. freetrade integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. freetrade scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Exante accepts 1 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer), while freetrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). freetrade uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. freetrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. freetrade offers live chat; Exante does not, making freetrade easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and freetrade supports 8, giving freetrade broader global reach. freetrade scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |