Exante
Startrader
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while Startrader was established in 2011 and is based in Hong Kong. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Startrader is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Startrader has 500,000 +. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $50 at Startrader.
| Feature | Exante | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $50 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Saint Vincent and Grenadines (SVG) and Financial Services Authority Seychelles (FSA) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2011 |
| Country | Malta | Hong Kong |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 500,000 + |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and Startrader, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $50 at Startrader). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Overall, Startrader scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $50 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while Startrader supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Exante offers a mobile trading app; mobile availability for Startrader is limited. Startrader supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. Exante edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Exante | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | No | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | No |
| Android App | Yes | No |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, WEB, desktop | MT4, MT5 and Web Trader |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and Startrader compare. Startrader runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Startrader has a video library; Exante does not. Startrader publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Startrader integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Startrader scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Startrader supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). Startrader uniquely supports credit/debit card and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Startrader scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| 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. Startrader offers live chat; Exante does not, making Startrader easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Startrader scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Chinese |