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Exness
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Choosing between Exness and Axi depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Exness is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while Axi operates from Sydney, Australia. Axi has the longer track record, established in 2007, compared to Exness which was founded in 2008. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Exness
Axi
| Exness | Axi | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.8/5 ✓ | 3.6/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $10 | $0 ✓ |
| Spread from | 0.1 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:2000 ✓ | 1:500 |
| Regulation | FCA, CySEC, FSCA ✓ | ASIC, FCA |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile | MT4, Proprietary Mobile |
Exness is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 vs 3.6/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Axi offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Lower feesExness holds licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA. Axi is regulated by ASIC, FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Stocks, Indices markets. Exness additionally covers Crypto. Axi adds Commodities.
On spreads, Axi is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.1 pips at Exness.
Exness supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. Axi offers MT4, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on MT4, Proprietary Mobile.
Exness requires a minimum deposit of $10, while Axi sets no minimum deposit. This makes Axi accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Exness at 3.77/5 and Axi at 3.62/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Exness leads overall with a clear advantage.
Exness
3.8/5
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Axi
3.6/5
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Exness scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Exness holds a 3.8/5 rating vs Axi's 3.6/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Exness offers spreads from 0.1 pips, while Axi starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Exness requires a minimum deposit of $10. Axi requires $0.
Exness is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA, while Axi holds licences from ASIC, FCA.
Exness supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. Axi supports MT4, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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