Exante
Robinhood
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while Robinhood was established in 2013 and is based in USA. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Robinhood is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Robinhood has 10,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $0 at Robinhood.
| Feature | Exante | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $0 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2013 |
| Country | Malta | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and Robinhood, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Robinhood has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Robinhood does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Robinhood charges deposit fees; Exante does not. Overall, Robinhood scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while Robinhood supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Robinhood supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. Exante edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Exante | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | No | No |
| 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 Robinhood compare. Robinhood runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Robinhood has a video library; Exante does not. Robinhood publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Robinhood integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Robinhood scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Robinhood supports 1 (bank transfer). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Exante | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | No |
| 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. Robinhood offers live chat; Exante does not, making Robinhood easier to reach in real time. Exante offers phone support; Robinhood does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and Robinhood supports 13, giving Robinhood broader global reach. Robinhood scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |