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Exante

4.3/10
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Roboforex

7.9/10
7/10WinnerRegulation5/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsWinner10/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner7/10
1.5/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner6/10
6/10SupportWinner10/10

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Overview

Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while Roboforex was established in 2009 and is based in Belize. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Roboforex is regulated by RoboForex Ltd is a financial brokerage company regulated by the FSC among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Roboforex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $1 at Roboforex.

Roboforex wins this category
FeatureExanteRoboforex
Min. Deposit$11700$1
RegulationMalta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMARoboForex Ltd is a financial brokerage company regulated by the FSC, license No. 000138/437, reg. number 128.572. Address: 2118 Guava Street, Belama Phase 1, Belize City, Belize.
Founded20112009
CountryMaltaBelize
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and Roboforex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Roboforex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $11700 at Exante). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Overall, Roboforex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Roboforex wins this category
FeatureExanteRoboforex
Min. Deposit$11700$1
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while Roboforex supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Roboforex supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. Roboforex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Roboforex wins this category
FeatureExanteRoboforex
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderNoYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, WEB, desktopMT4, MT5, Mac, 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 Roboforex compare. Roboforex runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Roboforex has a video library; Exante does not. Roboforex publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Roboforex integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Roboforex scores higher overall in education and research.

Roboforex wins this category
FeatureExanteRoboforex
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoNo

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 Roboforex supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). Roboforex uniquely supports credit/debit card and Neteller among the two brokers. Roboforex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Roboforex wins this category
FeatureExanteRoboforex
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardNoYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Roboforex offers live chat; Exante does not, making Roboforex easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and Roboforex supports 13, giving Roboforex broader global reach. Roboforex scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.

Roboforex wins this category
FeatureExanteRoboforex
Live ChatNoYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Indonesian, Malaysian, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Arabic, Thai, Russian, and Ukrainian