Exante
Plus500
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while Plus500 was established in 2008 and is based in Israel. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Plus500 is regulated by Plus500UK Ltd authorized & regulated by the FCA (#509909) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Plus500 has 1,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $100 at Plus500.
| Feature | Exante | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $100 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Plus500UK Ltd authorized & regulated by the FCA (#509909), Plus500CY Ltd authorized & regulated by CySEC (#250/14), Plus500AU Pty Ltd (ACN 153301681), ASIC in Australia AFSL #417727, FMA in New Zealand, FSP #486026 and Authorised Financial Services Provider in South Africa FSP #47546 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2008 |
| Country | Malta | Israel |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 1,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and Plus500, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Plus500 has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Plus500 does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Plus500 applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. Overall, Plus500 scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while Plus500 supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Plus500 supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Plus500 compare. Plus500 runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Plus500 has a video library; Exante does not. Plus500 publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Plus500 integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Plus500 scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Plus500 supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill). Plus500 uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. Plus500 scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Plus500 offers live chat; Exante does not, making Plus500 easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and Plus500 supports 15, giving Plus500 broader global reach. Plus500 scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Polish, Arabic, Hebrew, Danish, Norwegian, Czech, Slovak, Bulgarian and Chinese |