Exness
z.com
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Overview
Exness was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while z.com was established in 2008 and is based in UK. Exness holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while z.com is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exness serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; z.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Exness and $50 at z.com.
| Feature | Exness | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $50 |
| 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), Financial Services Authority (FSA), Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2008 |
| Country | Cyprus | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exness and z.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exness has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $50 at z.com). z.com charges withdrawal fees while Exness does not, giving Exness an edge for frequent withdrawers. z.com charges deposit fees; Exness does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Exness | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $50 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Exness offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while z.com supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exness | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Desktop,Android,Tablet,iPhone |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exness and z.com 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. z.com scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exness | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
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 z.com supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Exness | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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 z.com 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 | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |