Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Exness vs Markets.com
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Exness |  Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $10Lower | $100 |
| Inactivity fee | $0Lower | $10 |
| Markets | Stocks, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Metals | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Bonds, Spread betting |
| Regulators | FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, FSCA | CySEC, FCA, FSCA, ASIC |
| Investor protection | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | no deposit or withdrawal fee | no deposit or withdrawal fees |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade App | Web Platform, Mobile App, MT4, MT5 |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 72.4% |
| Currency conversion fee | Not confirmed | 0.6% |
| Maximum retail leverage | 1:Unlimited | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Stock trade fee ($0).
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Key differences
- Markets.com scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.4.
- Regulators: only Exness offers FSA Seychelles.
- Regulators: only Markets.com offers ASIC.
- Minimum deposit is lower at Exness: $10 vs $100.
- Inactivity fee is lower at Exness: $0 vs $10.
- Markets: only Exness offers Metals.
- Markets: only Markets.com offers ETFs, Bonds, Spread betting.
- Platforms: only Exness offers Exness Terminal, Exness Trade App.
- Platforms: only Markets.com offers Web Platform, Mobile App.
- Pricing model: only Exness offers Low fees.
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.
Markets.com
Markets.com suits retail traders who want stocks, forex, cfds, crypto and spread betting under a single account with no commission charged on share dealing. Stock trades carry fees of $0 and the account fee is $0, though the $100 minimum deposit and an inactivity charge of $10 are the figures to weigh.
Score breakdown
| Area | Exness | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3Higher | 8.9Commission-free model: stock trades at fees of $0, account fee of $0, currency conversion of 0.6%. |
| Offer | 9.6 | 9.7Higher |
| Trust | 9.5 | 9.9Higher |
Feature by feature
| Markets | Exness | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | No | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | Yes |
| Bonds | No | Yes |
| Metals | Yes | No |
| Spread betting | No | Yes |
Licences and countries
| Country | Exness | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | ||
| South Africa | FSCA 51024 | |
| United Kingdom | FCA 481853 | |
| Australia | Not confirmed | |
| Seychelles | Not confirmed |
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
Markets.com
- markets.com: 6 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- tradingfinder.com: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- wecomparebrokers.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- commodity.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- investingreviews.co.uk: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Exness | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 45 of 490 | 40 of 490 |
| Forex brokers | 19 of 147 | 16 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 17 of 145 | 14 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 15 of 122 | 13 of 122 |
| Brokers for beginners | 18 of 88 | 14 of 88 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Exness | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Not confirmed | Mobile app, Copy trading, Demo account, Crypto |
| Pricing model | Commission free, Low feesCovers more | Commission free |
| Audience | Beginners, Day traders | Beginners, Experienced |
| Legal entity | Exness (SC) Ltd | Finalto Financial Services Limited |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2008 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Exness | Markets.com | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $10at the median | $100above the median | $10 |
| Stock trade fee | $0at the median | $0at the median | $0 |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | $0at the median | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | $0at the median | $10above the median | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 72.4%above the median | 70.375% |
| Currency conversion fee | Not confirmed | 0.6%above the median | 0.4% |
Median across 99 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.
Markets.com
Pros
- Stock trades carry fees of $0 on a commission-free model, so placing a share trade is not chargeable
- The account fee is $0, which ranks Markets.com at 1 of 138 brands on that measure
- Deposits and withdrawals carry no deposit or withdrawal fees, so moving money on and off the account stays cheap
Cons
- An inactivity charge of $10 catches dormant balances, placing Markets.com at 35 of 56 brands on that measure
- The minimum deposit of $100 is heavy, ranking at 148 of 213 brands, so a smaller opening balance rules it out
- A currency conversion fee of 0.6% sits on top of the commission-free model, so currency trades cost more than the share trades priced at $0
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.
Markets.com
Who it suits
- Retail traders who want stocks, forex, cfds, crypto and spread betting inside a single account
- Investors who trade often enough to clear the $100 minimum and steer clear of the $10 inactivity charge
- UK residents who want the account run by Finalto Financial Services Limited under the FCA
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone opening with a small balance, since the $100 minimum deposit compares with a site median of €4.64 while CFI takes $0 and Vantage takes $5
- Long term holders of an idle balance, because an inactivity charge of $10 applies
- Traders who mainly want forex and the lowest way in, since CFI and Vantage set minimum deposits at $0 and $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.
Markets.com
Does Markets.com charge commission on shares?+
The pricing model is commission-free, and stock trades carry fees of $0 on the trade itself. Currency conversion of 0.6% and an inactivity charge of $10 sit outside that figure, so regular traders should build both into the running cost.
Is there a monthly or annual account fee?+
Fees run $0 on the account, which ranks Markets.com at 1 out of 138 brands on that measure. Deposits and withdrawals carry no deposit or withdrawal fees as well, so funding the account and taking money back out stay clear of extra charges.
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