Exante
Libertex
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while Libertex was established in 2012 and is based in Cyprus. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Libertex is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) with CIF Licence number 164/12 among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Libertex has 2,200,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $117 at Libertex.
| Feature | Exante | Libertex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $117 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) with CIF Licence number 164/12 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2012 |
| Country | Malta | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 2,200,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and Libertex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Libertex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $117 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Libertex does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Libertex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Libertex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $117 |
| 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 Libertex supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Libertex supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | Libertex |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | No | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, WEB, desktop | MT4, MT5, Duplitrade, Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and Libertex compare. Libertex has a video library; Exante does not. Libertex publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Libertex integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Exante maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Libertex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | Libertex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| 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 Libertex supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Libertex uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Libertex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | Libertex |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Libertex offers live chat; Exante does not, making Libertex easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and Libertex supports 9, giving Libertex broader global reach. Libertex scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Libertex |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, German, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese |