Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Exness vs Global Prime
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Exness |  Global Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $10 | $0Lower |
| Markets | Stocks, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Metals | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, MetalsCovers more |
| Regulators | FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, FSCA | Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC), SIPC |
| Investor protection | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 | SIPC up to USD 500,000 |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | no deposit or withdrawal fee | $0 deposit fees |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade App | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 |
| Maximum retail leverage | 1:Unlimited | 1:1000 |
| Stock trade fee | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Inactivity fee | $0 | Not confirmed |
| EUR/USD spread | Not confirmed | 0.1% |
| Account types | Not confirmed | Joint, Corporate |
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Key differences
- Regulators: only Exness offers FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles.
- Regulators: only Global Prime offers Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC), SIPC.
- Founded is lower at Exness: 2008 vs 2010.
- Exness is licensed in 1 more country.
- Minimum deposit is lower at Global Prime: $0 vs $10.
- Markets: only Global Prime offers ETFs.
- Platforms: only Exness offers MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal.
- Platforms: only Global Prime offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
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.
Global Prime
Global Prime is a low-cost broker for traders who already work in a standard terminal and want shares, forex and CFDs in one place. A minimum deposit of $0 and a listed EUR/USD spread of 0.1% keep the running costs down, though leverage of 1:1000 is not for beginners.
Score breakdown
| Area | Exness | Global Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3 | 9.7Higher |
| Offer | 9.6Higher | 9.2 |
| Trust | 9.5Higher | 9.4 |
Sources behind this comparison
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
Global Prime
- globalprime.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- sipc.org: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Exness | Global Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 54 of 471 | 55 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 22 of 147 | 23 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 20 of 145 | 21 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 17 of 122 | 18 of 122 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Exness | Global Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Not confirmed | Demo account, Crypto |
| Pricing model | Commission free, Low fees | Commission free, Low fees |
| Audience | Beginners, Day traders | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Exness (SC) Ltd | TD PRIME SERVICES LLC |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Australia |
| Founded | 2008Lower | 2010 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Exness | Global Prime | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $10below the median | $0below the median | $25 |
| Stock trade fee | $0at the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | $0at the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| EUR/USD spread | Not confirmed | 0.1%lowest quarter | 0.65% |
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.
Global Prime
Pros
- Regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) and SIPC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) and SIPC), so the money sits in a regulated structure.
- One account covers stocks, ETFs, forex, CFDs, crypto and metals (stocks, etfs and forex) on MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 (MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5).
- A demo account is offered, so you can test the terminals before funding, and pricing comes in commission free and low fees variants.
Cons
- Account types run to joint and corporate only, with no ISA, SIPP or IRA listed, so tax wrappers sit elsewhere.
- Leverage of 1:1000 magnifies losses as much as gains, so oversized positions hurt quickly.
- SIPC cover attaches to TD PRIME SERVICES LLC, the US entity, while the brand sits in Australia, so the entity on your account matters.
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.
Global Prime
Who it suits
- Traders who already work in MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5 and want one account for shares, forex, CFDs and crypto.
- Anyone testing a platform first, since a demo account is offered and both joint and corporate accounts sit in the range (joint and corporate).
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for beginners: leverage of 1:1000 turns a wrong position into a fast loss, and the platforms are MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 rather than a simplified app.
- Not for futures traders: eToro lists stocks, etfs and forex, which adds futures that the Global Prime markets list leaves out.
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.
Global Prime
What will it cost me to get started?+
The minimum deposit is $0 and the published deposit charge is $0 deposit fees. What you pay afterwards depends on the account model you pick, either commission-free or low-fee (commission free and low fees), and on the spread you trade through, with an EUR/USD spread of 0.1% listed.
How is my money protected?+
Global Prime is registered with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC), and it appears on the SIPC membership list. The listed investor protection is SIPC up to USD 500,000. That cover belongs to the US entity, so check the legal entity named on your account before you fund it.
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