Exante
XTB
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while XTB was established in 2002 and is based in Poland. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while XTB is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; XTB has 250,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $0 at XTB.
| Feature | Exante | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $0 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), FCA number FRN 522157, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CySEC Licence Number: 169/12, Comisi├ó╦å┼í├óÔÇ░┬Ñn Nacional del Mercado de Valores, Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego |
| Founded | 2011 | 2002 |
| Country | Malta | Poland |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 250,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and XTB, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. XTB has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $11700 at Exante). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Overall, XTB scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $0 |
| 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 XTB supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. XTB supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mirror Trader, 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 XTB compare. XTB runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. XTB has a video library; Exante does not. XTB publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. XTB integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. XTB scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 XTB supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). XTB uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. XTB scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| 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. XTB offers live chat; Exante does not, making XTB easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and XTB supports 12, giving XTB broader global reach. XTB scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, and Turkish |