Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Capital.com vs Exness
Where Capital.com and Exness differ
| Compare |  Capital.com |  Exness |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | £20 | $10 |
| Inactivity fee | £0 | $0 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Bonds, Spread betting | Stocks, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Metals |
| Regulators | FCA, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, FSCACovers more |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Free deposits and withdrawals | no deposit or withdrawal fee |
| Platforms | Web platform, Mobile app, MT4, TradingView | MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade App |
| Maximum retail leverage | 1:30 | 1:Unlimited |
| Account fee | £0 | Not confirmed |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 65% | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Stock trade fee ($0), Investor protection (FSCS up to GBP 85,000).
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Key differences
- Exness scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.3.
- Regulators: only Exness offers FSA Seychelles, FSCA.
- Founded is lower at Exness: 2008 vs 2016.
- Exness is licensed in 2 more countries.
- Markets: only Capital.com offers ETFs, Bonds, Spread betting.
- Markets: only Exness offers Metals.
- Platforms: only Capital.com offers Web platform, Mobile app, TradingView.
- Platforms: only Exness offers MT5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade App.
Our verdict on each
Capital.com
Capital.com suits traders who want one account across shares, forex, CFDs, crypto and bonds without a monthly or inactivity charge. UK clients sit under FCA regulation with FSCS protection of FSCS up to GBP 85,000. The minimum deposit of £20 is the only cost barrier, above CFI at $0.
Exness
Exness suits beginners and day traders who want to place stock trades without a dealing charge, with a stock trade fee of $0 and an inactivity fee of $0. Regulators listed are the FCA, CySEC, the FSA Seychelles and the FSCA, with FSCS up to GBP 85,000 stated for UK clients.
Score breakdown
| Area | Capital.com | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2Account fee of £0, stock trade fee of $0 and no inactivity charge, with free deposits and withdrawals. | 9.3Higher |
| Offer | 9.5 | 9.6Higher |
| Trust | 9.1 | 9.5Higher |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Capital.com | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 65 of 471 | 54 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 28 of 147 | 22 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 26 of 145 | 20 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 22 of 122 | 17 of 122 |
Feature by feature
| Markets | Capital.com | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | No |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | Yes |
| Bonds | Yes | No |
| Metals | No | Yes |
| Spread betting | Yes | No |
Licences and countries
| Country | Capital.com | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | CySEC HE 354252 Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) MiCA CASP 984500C46B3B7B69Y904 | |
| United Kingdom | FCA 793714 | |
| Seychelles | Not confirmed | |
| South Africa | Not confirmed | FSCA 51024 |
What we checked
Capital.com
- capital.com: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- investingreviews.co.uk: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- esma.europa.eu: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- forexrev.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- sashares.co.za: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Exness
- brokerchampion.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- brokeranalysis.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- e-trading.cn.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- exness.org: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- newyorkcityservers.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Capital.com | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Demo account, Mobile app | Not confirmed |
| Pricing model | Commission free, Low fees | Commission free, Low fees |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Beginners, Day traders |
| Legal entity | CAPITAL VAULT LTD | Exness (SC) Ltd |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Cyprus |
| Founded | 2016 | 2008Lower |
| Support channels | Chat, Help centre | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Capital.com | Exness | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | $0at the median | $0at the median | $0 |
| Account fee | £0at the median | Not confirmed | £0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 65%lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 72.05% |
Median across 91 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Capital.com
Pros
- No account fee at all, which puts it joint first on that measure in our data (£0).
- No inactivity charge, also joint first in our data, so an unused balance is not quietly billed (£0).
- Stock trades cost $0 under a commission-free model.
Cons
- The minimum deposit of £20 is far higher than CFI, which asks for $0.
- Support runs on chat and help centre, so there is no phone line for questions about a leveraged position.
- Retail accounts lose 65% of money, and the market is open around the clock.
Exness
Pros
- A $0 stock trade fee, with the pricing model read as commission-free and low-fee.
- An inactivity fee of $0, so a dormant balance is not billed.
- Deposits and withdrawals carry no charge, so moving money costs nothing.
Cons
- Retail leverage is listed at 1:Unlimited, and 70.15% of retail accounts on this site lose money.
- Regulators listed include the FSA Seychelles and the FSCA alongside the FCA and CySEC, so the entity behind an account can differ by market.
- The market list, stocks, forex and cfds, stops short of ETFs and futures, so share investors wanting those should look elsewhere.
Who each suits
Capital.com
Who it suits
- Traders who want shares, forex, CFDs, crypto and bonds in one account
- UK residents who want FSCS protection alongside a CySEC regulated entity
- People who keep a balance and would otherwise pay inactivity fees
Who should look elsewhere
- eToro, if you want a social platform with copy trading
- Vantage, if you would rather start from a smaller deposit of $5
Exness
Who it suits
- Beginners and day traders, the audiences the brand names.
- Traders who want a $0 stock trade fee and an inactivity fee of $0 on the same account.
- Desktop and mobile users who want to trade across MT4, MT5 and Exness Terminal.
Who should look elsewhere
- CFI, where the minimum deposit is $0.
- Vantage, with a minimum deposit of $5.
- eToro, which also covers ETFs and futures beyond the markets listed here.
Questions about each
Capital.com
What is the minimum deposit at Capital.com?+
The minimum deposit is £20 in the UK. That is higher than CFI at $0 and Vantage at $5. Clients who want a smaller opening balance may prefer a rival on that measure.
What does it cost to open and hold an account?+
There is no account fee, so the account costs £0. There is also no inactivity charge, at £0. Both rank the brand joint first on our data, so an unused balance is not billed.
Exness
What does Exness charge to buy a stock?+
Share dealing runs at a stock trade fee of $0, and the pricing model is listed as commission-free and low-fee. On this site's stock trade fee ranking Exness sits at 1 of 161, so the per-trade cost sits at the cheap end of the brands compared. Deposits and withdrawals carry no charge either.
Does Exness charge an inactivity fee?+
The inactivity fee is $0, so a dormant account is not billed for sitting still. Exness ranks 1 of 56 on this measure, at the top of the table of brands compared. Some rivals charge for unused accounts, so this saves money for anyone who opens an account and leaves it quiet for a while.
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