Exante
Markets.com
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while Markets.com was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Markets.com is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Markets.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $250 at Markets.com.
| Feature | Exante | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $250 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2008 |
| Country | Malta | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and Markets.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $250 at Markets.com). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Markets.com does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Markets.com scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $250 |
| 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 Markets.com supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Markets.com supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and Markets.com compare. Markets.com has a video library; Exante does not. Markets.com integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Exante does not. Exante maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Markets.com scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Markets.com supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). Markets.com uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal among the two brokers. Markets.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Markets.com offers live chat; Exante does not, making Markets.com easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and Markets.com supports 14, giving Markets.com broader global reach. Markets.com scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish |