Exante
OANDA
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while OANDA was established in 1996 and is based in United States, Canada. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while OANDA is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; OANDA has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $1 at OANDA.
| Feature | Exante | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $1 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2011 | 1996 |
| Country | Malta | United States, Canada |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and OANDA, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. OANDA has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while OANDA does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, OANDA scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $1 |
| 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 OANDA 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 | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| 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, OANDA Desktop, OANDA Web, OANDA Mobile |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and OANDA compare. OANDA runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. OANDA has a video library; Exante does not. OANDA publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. OANDA integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. OANDA scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| 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 OANDA supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). OANDA uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. OANDA scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| 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. OANDA offers live chat; Exante does not, making OANDA easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. OANDA scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |