Exante
Pepperstone
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while Pepperstone was established in 2010 and is based in Australia. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Pepperstone is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Pepperstone has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $200 at Pepperstone.
| Feature | Exante | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $200 |
| 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-F217 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2010 |
| Country | Malta | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and Pepperstone, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $200 at Pepperstone). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Pepperstone does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Pepperstone applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. Overall, Pepperstone scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $200 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while Pepperstone supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Pepperstone supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. Exante edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Exante | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| 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 Pepperstone compare. Pepperstone runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Pepperstone has a video library; Exante does not. Pepperstone publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Pepperstone integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Pepperstone scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pepperstone supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Pepperstone uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Pepperstone scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Pepperstone offers live chat; Exante does not, making Pepperstone easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and Pepperstone supports 8, giving Pepperstone broader global reach. Pepperstone scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |