Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Dodl vs Exness
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Dodl |  Exness |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | £25 | $10 |
| Stock trade fee | £0 | $0 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Funds | Stocks, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Metals |
| Regulators | Financial Conduct Authority | FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, FSCA |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | free deposits and withdrawals | no deposit or withdrawal fee |
| Platforms | Dodl app | MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade App |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.75% | Not confirmed |
| Account types | ISA, SIPP, Lisa | Not confirmed |
| Maximum retail leverage | Not confirmed | 1:Unlimited |
| Interest on cash | 3.8% | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Investor protection (FSCS up to GBP 85,000).
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Key differences
- Exness scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.8.
- Regulators: only Dodl offers Financial Conduct Authority.
- Regulators: only Exness offers FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles.
- Exness is licensed in 3 more countries.
- Markets: only Dodl offers ETFs, Funds.
- Markets: only Exness offers Forex, CFDs, Crypto.
- Platforms: only Dodl offers Dodl app.
- Platforms: only Exness offers MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal.
- Audience: only Exness offers Day traders.
Our verdict on each
Dodl
Dodl is an AJ Bell app aimed at UK beginners who want to sidestep dealing costs entirely. Stock trades cost £0 and cash earns 3.8%, so the saving comes from the fee-free model rather than from a richer market list.
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 | Dodl | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9 | 9.3Higher |
| Offer | 9.2Stock trade fee of £0 across isa, sipp and lisa, plus free deposits and withdrawals, undercuts priced platforms. | 9.6Higher |
| Trust | 8.6 | 9.5Higher |
What we checked
Dodl
- dodl.co.uk: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- help.dodl.co.uk: 3 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
How they place
| Ranking | Dodl | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 176 of 471 | 54 of 471 |
| Brokers for beginners | 47 of 88 | 18 of 88 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Dodl | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Mobile app | Not confirmed |
| Pricing model | Commission free, Low fees | Commission free, Low fees |
| Audience | Beginners | Beginners, Day tradersCovers more |
| Legal entity | AJ Bell | Exness (SC) Ltd |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Cyprus |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2008 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Dodl | Exness | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | $0at the median | $0 |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.75%highest quarter | Not confirmed | 0.45% |
| Interest on cash | 3.8%highest quarter | Not confirmed | 3% |
Median across 43 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Dodl
Pros
- Stock trades cost £0, the lowest stock trade fee recorded in this comparison
- free deposits and withdrawals means moving money in and out adds nothing to a portfolio
- Cash held with the account earns interest of 3.8% while you save for a purchase
Cons
- Cash interest of 3.8% is a variable rate, so the return on uninvested money can move
- Dealing runs on Dodl app only, which suits casual investors less well than a desktop platform
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, so there is no phone line for urgent account problems
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
Dodl
Who it suits
- UK beginners opening a first stocks, ETFs and funds portfolio
- Investors who want dealing fees at £0 and want to keep cash earning 3.8%
- Savers setting aside money in an ISA, SIPP or LISA before investing
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders who need a desktop dealing platform, because dealing sits on Dodl app
- Anyone wanting phone support, since help runs on email, chat and help centre
- Investors who trade often in foreign currency, where 0.75% charges apply
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.
Country by country
| Country | Dodl | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Dodl
What does it cost to buy shares at Dodl?+
A stock trade costs £0, which is the figure that stands out on this platform. The pricing model is commission-free rather than low-fee, so dealing is designed to cost nothing. Money in and out is also free deposits and withdrawals, so a transfer adds nothing extra. The one charge to watch is 0.75% on currency conversion when you buy shares priced outside sterling.
Is my money protected at Dodl?+
Dodl is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and eligible balances are covered by FSCS up to GBP 85,000. That protection is a stated limit on a claim to the firm, not a promise that investments cannot fall in value. The company operating the app is AJ Bell, so the account sits with an established UK provider rather than an offshore entity.
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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