Exness
FreshForex
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Overview
Exness was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while FreshForex was established in 2004 and is based in Russia. Exness holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while FreshForex is regulated by SVGFSA 20623 IBC 2012 among others. Exness serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; FreshForex has 710,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $1.
| Feature | Exness | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $1 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CRFIN, The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt f├ó╦å┼í├é┬║r Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), Banque de France, The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), The Commissione Nazionale per le Societ├ó╦å┼í├óÔé¼┬á e la Borsa (CONSOB), Finansinspektionen (FI), Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego (KNF) | SVGFSA 20623 IBC 2012 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2004 |
| Country | Cyprus | Russia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 710,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exness and FreshForex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $1. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Exness | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Exness offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while FreshForex supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Exness offers a mobile trading app; mobile availability for FreshForex is limited. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Exness edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Exness | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | No |
| Android App | Yes | No |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, Windows, MAC, Linux |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exness and FreshForex compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Exness integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); FreshForex does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. FreshForex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exness | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Exness accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while FreshForex supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). FreshForex uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. FreshForex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exness | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | 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. Both Exness and FreshForex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exness supports 2 languages and FreshForex supports 1, giving Exness broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Exness | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |