Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Exness vs Traders Place
Where Exness and Traders Place differ
| Compare |  Exness |  Traders Place |
|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | $0 | €0 |
| Markets | Stocks, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Metals | Stocks, ETFs, Crypto, Bonds, Funds |
| Regulators | FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, FSCA | Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) |
| Investor protection | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade App | Traders Place App |
| Minimum deposit | $10 | Not confirmed |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | €0 |
| Inactivity fee | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | no deposit or withdrawal fee | Not confirmed |
| Account types | Not confirmed | Joint |
| Maximum retail leverage | 1:Unlimited | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Exness scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.9.
- Regulators: only Exness offers FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles.
- Regulators: only Traders Place offers Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin).
- Exness is licensed in 3 more countries.
- Markets: only Exness offers Forex, CFDs, Metals.
- Markets: only Traders Place offers ETFs, Bonds, Funds.
- Platforms: only Exness offers MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal.
- Platforms: only Traders Place offers Traders Place 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.
Traders Place
Traders Place is a German broker built around a commission-free model, with stocks, ETFs, bonds, funds and crypto in a joint account and an overall score of 6.6. It suits investors who want a low running cost and a regulated German setup, with crypto included rather than bolted on.
Score breakdown
| Area | Exness | Traders Place |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3 | 9.3Stock trade fee €0 and account fee €0 sit at ranking position 1 and 1. |
| Offer | 9.6Higher | 8.9 |
| Trust | 9.5Higher | 8.6 |
Side by side, item by item
| Markets | Exness | Traders Place |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | No | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | No |
| CFDs | Yes | No |
| Crypto | Yes | Yes |
| Bonds | No | Yes |
| Funds | No | Yes |
| Metals | Yes | No |
How they place
| Ranking | Exness | Traders Place |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 54 of 471 | 20 of 471 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Exness | Traders Place |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Not confirmed | Crypto, Fractional shares, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Commission free, Low feesCovers more | Commission free |
| Audience | Beginners, Day traders | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Exness (SC) Ltd | Traders Place GmbH & Co. KGaA |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Germany |
| Founded | 2008 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Exness | Traders Place | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $10below the median | Not confirmed | $25 |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | €0at the median | €0 |
| Inactivity fee | $0at the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
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.
Traders Place
Pros
- Regulated by Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), with investor protection of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.
- A broad market list, stocks, etfs and crypto, covering equities, ETFs, bonds, funds and crypto.
- Fractional shares, crypto and a mobile app sit in crypto, fractional shares and mobile app, with Traders Place App as the platform.
Cons
- Contact options are limited to email, phone and help centre, with no live chat channel listed.
- The market list covers stocks, etfs and crypto, so forex and CFD traders are not served.
- Retail accounts that lose money run at 70.15% across the brands compared here, so a commission-free model does not remove the risk.
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.
Traders Place
Who it suits
- Couples who want a joint account, since joint lists joint.
- Investors who want equities, ETFs, bonds, funds and crypto in a single account: stocks, etfs and crypto.
- Savers who want a German regulated broker with phone and email support: email, phone and help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders who want forex or CFDs, since CFI lists them in stocks, etfs and forex.
- Investors who prefer to check the cost model against a rival priced in another currency, such as eToro at $0.
Current offers
Traders Place
Current offer
Bonus
Neukundenbonus
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Exness | Traders Place |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | No | Yes |
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.
Traders Place
What does it cost to buy shares at Traders Place?+
Stock trades are charged at €0 and the pricing model is listed as commission-free, so no commission is added to a share purchase. The account fee is €0 as well, which keeps the cost of holding a plain brokerage account low for a buy and hold investor.
Does Traders Place charge to keep an account open?+
The account fee is €0, and the only account type listed is joint, as joint shows. That suits a couple holding securities together under a single pricing structure. Stock trades themselves are charged at €0, so the account charge is not offset by a per-trade commission.
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