Exante
PaxForex
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while PaxForex was established in 2011 and is based in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while PaxForex is regulated by Financial Services Authority (FSA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; PaxForex has 350+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $10 at PaxForex.
| Feature | Exante | PaxForex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $10 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Financial Services Authority (FSA), Registration Number 21973 IBC 2014 1825 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2011 |
| Country | Malta | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 350+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and PaxForex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. PaxForex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $11700 at Exante). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. PaxForex charges deposit fees; Exante does not. Overall, PaxForex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | PaxForex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $10 |
| 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 PaxForex supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. PaxForex supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | PaxForex |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Web, iPad, mac, Desktop, iPhone iOS |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and PaxForex compare. PaxForex runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. PaxForex has a video library; Exante does not. PaxForex publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. PaxForex integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. PaxForex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | PaxForex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| 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 PaxForex supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). PaxForex uniquely supports credit/debit card and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. PaxForex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | PaxForex |
|---|---|---|
| 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. PaxForex offers live chat; Exante does not, making PaxForex easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and PaxForex supports 15, giving PaxForex broader global reach. PaxForex scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | PaxForex |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian,Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian |