Exante
global prime
BrokerDataNet earns affiliate commission from brokers listed on this site. This does not affect our ratings or editorial independence.
Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while global prime was established in 2018 and is based in United Kingdom. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while global prime is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; global prime has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $250 at global prime.
| Feature | Exante | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $250 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F249 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2018 |
| Country | Malta | United Kingdom |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and global prime, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $250 at global prime). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. global prime charges deposit fees; Exante does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Exante | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while global prime supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| 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 global prime compare. global prime has a video library; Exante does not. global prime integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Exante does not. Exante maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. global prime scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| 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 global prime supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). global prime uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. global prime scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| 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. global prime offers live chat; Exante does not, making global prime easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and global prime supports 8, giving global prime broader global reach. global prime scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |