Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Exness vs FXTM
Exness vs FXTM: the differences
| Compare |  Exness | FXTM ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Inactivity fee | $0Lower | $5 |
| Markets | Stocks, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Metals | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Futures, Crypto, Bonds, MetalsCovers more |
| Regulators | FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, FSCACovers more | FCA, CySEC |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | no deposit or withdrawal fee | No deposit fees; withdrawal fees vary by method |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade App | Desktop, Mobile App, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 |
| Maximum retail leverage | 1:Unlimited | 1:2000 |
| Stock trade fee | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 88% |
Same on both: Minimum deposit ($10), 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.
- Exness is licensed in 2 more countries.
- Inactivity fee is lower at Exness: $0 vs $5.
- Markets: only FXTM offers ETFs, Futures, Bonds.
- Platforms: only Exness offers MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal.
- Platforms: only FXTM offers Desktop, Mobile App, MetaTrader 4.
Our verdict on each
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.
FXTM
FXTM suits traders who want forex, CFDs, futures, crypto and shares under one account, with retail leverage of 1:2000 and dual regulation behind the money. Costs are the compromise: entry is light, but support runs on help centre only, and a dormant account is charged rather than left free.
Score breakdown
| Area | Exness | FXTM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3Higher | 9.0Entry costs are light, with a $10 starting deposit and No deposit fees; withdrawal fees vary by method, though dormant accounts pay $5. |
| Offer | 9.6Higher | 9.3 |
| Trust | 9.5 | 9.5 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Exness | FXTM |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 54 of 471 | 68 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 22 of 147 | 30 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 20 of 145 | 28 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 17 of 122 | 24 of 122 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Exness | FXTM |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | ||
| United Kingdom | ||
| Seychelles | Not confirmed | |
| South Africa | FSCA 51024 | Not confirmed |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Exness | FXTM |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Not confirmed | Demo account, Copy trading, Mobile app, Crypto |
| Pricing model | Commission free, Low fees | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Beginners, Day traders | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Exness (SC) Ltd | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2008 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Exness | FXTM | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $10below the median | $10below the median | $25 |
| Stock trade fee | $0at the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | $0at the median | $5above the median | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 88%highest quarter | 72.05% |
Median across 134 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
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.
FXTM
Pros
- One account spans stocks, etfs and forex.
- The FCA and CySEC both appear under FCA and CySEC, with FSCS up to GBP 85,000 for UK clients.
- Trading runs on Desktop, Mobile App and MetaTrader 4, and demo account, copy trading and mobile app adds a demo account and copy trading.
Cons
- Dormant balances are charged $5, a cost active traders never meet.
- Support runs on help centre only.
- Leverage of 1:2000 magnifies losses, and 88% of retail accounts lose money.
Who each suits
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.
FXTM
Who it suits
- Traders who want forex, CFDs, futures, crypto and shares in one place from a $10 start.
- Newcomers who want a demo account and copy trading through demo account, copy trading and mobile app.
- Clients who want regulation in the UK and Cyprus under FCA and CySEC.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants to open with nothing: CFI has a $0 minimum.
- Traders focused on shares, ETFs and crypto rather than bonds and metals: eToro's markets are stocks, etfs and forex.
- Small accounts wanting a cheaper opening: Vantage starts at $5.
Questions about each
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.
FXTM
What does it cost to open and keep an FXTM account?+
Opening an account starts at $10, and the deposit and withdrawal terms read No deposit fees; withdrawal fees vary by method. The fee to watch is the inactivity charge of $5, which bites once an account sits idle, so running costs stay low only while you keep trading.
Is my money protected at FXTM?+
FXTM is regulated by the FCA and CySEC, and the investor protection stated is FSCS up to GBP 85,000. That cover sits with the regulated entity holding the account, so check which one your account is opened with before treating the protection as your own.
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