Exante
Skilling
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while Skilling was established in 2016 and is based in Cyprus. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Skilling is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Skilling has 5,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $100 at Skilling.
| Feature | Exante | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $100 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CIF license number 357/18, Financial Services Authority (FSA) under license No. SD042 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2016 |
| Country | Malta | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 5,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and Skilling, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Skilling has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Skilling does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Skilling scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while Skilling supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Skilling supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 Skilling compare. Skilling runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Skilling has a video library; Exante does not. Skilling publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Skilling integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Skilling scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
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 Skilling supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Skilling uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Skilling scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| 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. Skilling offers live chat; Exante does not, making Skilling easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Skilling scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |