Exante
Twine
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while Twine was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Twine is regulated by Unregulated among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Twine has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $100 at Twine.
| Feature | Exante | Twine |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $100 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2011 | 2008 |
| Country | Malta | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and Twine, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Twine has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $11700 at Exante). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Twine applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. Overall, Twine scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Twine |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while Twine supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Twine supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | Twine |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | iPhone,iPad,Android,Tablet |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and Twine compare. Twine runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Twine has a video library; Exante does not. Twine publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Twine integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Twine scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | Twine |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Twine supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Twine uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Twine scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | Twine |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Twine offers live chat; Exante does not, making Twine easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Twine scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Twine |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |