
Exante
pro finance service
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while pro finance service was established in 2017 and is based in Geneva. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while pro finance service is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; pro finance service has 150,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $250 at pro finance service.
| Feature | Exante | pro finance service |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $250 |
| 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-F296 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2017 |
| Country | Malta | Geneva |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 150,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and pro finance service, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $250 at pro finance service). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. pro finance service applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. pro finance service charges deposit fees; Exante does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Exante | pro finance service |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while pro finance service 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 | pro finance service |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 pro finance service compare. pro finance service runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. pro finance service has a video library; Exante does not. pro finance service publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. pro finance service integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. pro finance service scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | pro finance service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 pro finance service supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). pro finance service uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. pro finance service scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | pro finance service |
|---|---|---|
| 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. pro finance service offers live chat; Exante does not, making pro finance service easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and pro finance service supports 8, giving pro finance service broader global reach. pro finance service scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | pro finance service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |