Exante
Zerodha
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while Zerodha was established in 2010 and is based in India. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Zerodha is regulated by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Zerodha has 1,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $0 at Zerodha.
| Feature | Exante | Zerodha |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $0 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Member of the Bombay Stock Exchange |
| Founded | 2011 | 2010 |
| Country | Malta | India |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 1,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and Zerodha, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Zerodha has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Zerodha does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Zerodha charges deposit fees; Exante does not. Overall, Zerodha scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Zerodha |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while Zerodha supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | Zerodha |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Zerodha compare. Zerodha runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Zerodha has a video library; Exante does not. Zerodha publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Zerodha integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Zerodha scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | Zerodha |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Zerodha supports 1 (bank transfer). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Exante | Zerodha |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | No |
| 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. Zerodha offers live chat; Exante does not, making Zerodha easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and Zerodha supports 13, giving Zerodha broader global reach. Zerodha scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Zerodha |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |