Exante
Uphold
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | Exante | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $1 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2013 |
| Country | Malta | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Uphold does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $1 |
| 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 Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Exante edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Exante | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | No | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, WEB, desktop | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and Uphold compare. Uphold runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Uphold has a video library; Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Uphold scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| 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 Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Uphold uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Uphold scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Uphold offers live chat; Exante does not, making Uphold easier to reach in real time. Exante offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving Exante broader global reach. Uphold scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |