Exante
FreshForex
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while FreshForex was established in 2004 and is based in Russia. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while FreshForex is regulated by SVGFSA 20623 IBC 2012 among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; FreshForex has 710,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $1 at FreshForex.
| Feature | Exante | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $1 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | SVGFSA 20623 IBC 2012 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2004 |
| Country | Malta | Russia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 710,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and FreshForex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FreshForex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while FreshForex does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, FreshForex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while FreshForex supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Exante offers a mobile trading app; mobile availability for FreshForex is limited. FreshForex supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. Exante edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Exante | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | No | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | No |
| Android App | Yes | No |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, WEB, desktop | MT4, MT5, Windows, MAC, Linux |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and FreshForex compare. FreshForex runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. FreshForex has a video library; Exante does not. FreshForex publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. FreshForex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
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 FreshForex supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). FreshForex uniquely supports credit/debit card and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. FreshForex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| 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. FreshForex offers live chat; Exante does not, making FreshForex easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and FreshForex supports 1, giving Exante broader global reach. FreshForex scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |