Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Exness vs LYNX
Where Exness and LYNX differ
| Compare |  Exness |  LYNX |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $10 | $0Lower |
| Stock trade fee | $0Lower | $5 |
| Inactivity fee | $0 | €5 |
| Markets | Stocks, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Metals | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, Options, Futures, Bonds, Funds |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | no deposit or withdrawal fee | One withdrawal per month free |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade App | LYNX+, Trader Workstation, Trading App |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | €0 |
| Regulators | FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, FSCA | Not confirmed |
| Investor protection | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 | Not confirmed |
| Margin rate | Not confirmed | 7.1% |
| Maximum retail leverage | 1:Unlimited | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Exness scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.3.
- Minimum deposit is lower at LYNX: $0 vs $10.
- Stock trade fee is lower at Exness: $0 vs $5.
- Markets: only Exness offers CFDs, Crypto, Metals.
- Markets: only LYNX offers ETFs, Options, Futures.
- Platforms: only Exness offers MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal.
- Platforms: only LYNX offers LYNX+, Trader Workstation, Trading App.
- Pricing model: only Exness offers Commission free.
- Audience: only Exness offers Beginners, Day traders.
- Audience: only LYNX offers Experienced.
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.
LYNX
LYNX suits experienced traders who want a long list of markets behind the same account. The account fee is €0 and the minimum deposit is $0, so holding costs nothing, while a stock trade fee of $5 makes dealing the cost centre.
Score breakdown
| Area | Exness | LYNX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3Higher | 9.0Costly to trade: stock trade fees rank 139 of 161 and the inactivity fee 34 of 56, against an account fee of €0. |
| Offer | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Trust | 9.5 | Not confirmed |
Feature by feature
| Markets | Exness | LYNX |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | No | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | No |
| Options | No | Yes |
| Futures | No | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | No |
| Bonds | No | Yes |
| Funds | No | Yes |
| Metals | Yes | No |
Where these facts come from
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
LYNX
- brokerchooser.com: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- lynxbroker.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- tradingfinder.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- mygermanfinances.de: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- traderfrancophone.fr: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Exness | LYNX |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 54 of 471 | 74 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 22 of 147 | 31 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 20 of 145 | 29 of 145 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Exness | LYNX |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Not confirmed | Fractional shares, Demo account, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Commission free, Low feesCovers more | Low fees |
| Audience | Beginners, Day traders | Experienced |
| Legal entity | Exness (SC) Ltd | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2008 | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Exness | LYNX | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $10below the median | $0below the median | $25 |
| Stock trade fee | $0at the median | $5highest quarter | $0 |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | €0at the median | €0 |
| Margin rate | Not confirmed | 7.1%below the median | 8.75% |
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.
LYNX
Pros
- Nothing to pay for the account itself: fees run €0 and the minimum deposit is $0.
- The same account covers stocks, etfs and forex, putting shares, funds, bonds and derivatives under one roof.
- Platform choice runs from the LYNX+ terminal to the Trader Workstation and a mobile app, and a demo account with fractional shares comes with it.
Cons
- A stock trade fee of $5 applies to every deal, so frequent dealing raises the bill quickly.
- An inactivity fee of €5 applies, so money left untouched still carries a charge.
- A margin rate of 7.1% means a small deposit can control a much larger position.
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.
LYNX
Who it suits
- Experienced traders: the audience listed is experienced, and the account is priced as a low fee model.
- Anyone who wants stocks, etfs and forex sitting in the same login.
- Traders who want to practise first, with a demo account and fractional shares alongside a mobile app.
Who should look elsewhere
- eToro for occasional share buying: its stock trade fee is $0 against $5 at LYNX, so small repeated deals cost more here.
- Vantage for anyone who must start with a deposit: the minimum deposit there is $5 while LYNX opens at $0.
- CFI for CFD and crypto trading, since its markets run to stocks, etfs and forex while LYNX runs to stocks, etfs and forex.
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.
LYNX
What does LYNX charge to open and hold an account?+
Opening and holding are free: the account fee is €0 and the minimum deposit is $0. Costs appear only when you trade, through a stock trade fee of $5. The account is priced overall as a low fee model rather than a subscription service.
What does a stock trade cost on LYNX?+
A stock trade costs $5 with no account fee on top, and the same account also carries forex, options, futures, bonds and funds. On share dealing alone LYNX sits near the back of the brands compared, at 139 of 161.
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