Exness
OANDA
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Overview
Exness was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while OANDA was established in 1996 and is based in United States, Canada. Exness holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while OANDA is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exness serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; OANDA has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $1.
| Feature | Exness | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2008 | 1996 |
| Country | Cyprus | United States, Canada |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exness and OANDA, 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 | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Exness offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while OANDA supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Exness supports social and copy trading features, which OANDA does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exness | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, OANDA Desktop, OANDA Web, OANDA Mobile |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exness and OANDA compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Exness | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| 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 OANDA supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Exness | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | 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. Both Exness and OANDA offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Exness | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |