Exante
SpreadCo
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while SpreadCo was established in 2005 and is based in London. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while SpreadCo is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; SpreadCo has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $100 at SpreadCo.
| Feature | Exante | SpreadCo |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $100 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2005 |
| Country | Malta | London |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and SpreadCo, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. SpreadCo has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $11700 at Exante). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. SpreadCo charges deposit fees; Exante does not. Overall, SpreadCo scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | SpreadCo |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while SpreadCo supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. SpreadCo supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | SpreadCo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 SpreadCo compare. SpreadCo has a video library; Exante does not. SpreadCo integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Exante does not. Exante maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. SpreadCo scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | SpreadCo |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| 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 SpreadCo supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). SpreadCo uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. SpreadCo scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | SpreadCo |
|---|---|---|
| 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. SpreadCo offers live chat; Exante does not, making SpreadCo easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. SpreadCo scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | SpreadCo |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |