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Exness
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Choosing between Exness and DEGIRO depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Exness is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while DEGIRO operates from Amsterdam, Netherlands. Exness has the longer track record, established in 2008, compared to DEGIRO which was founded in 2013. 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
DEGIRO
Exness is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, DEGIRO offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Exness
3.8 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
DEGIRO
0.1 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Exness
3 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
DEGIRO
$10 vs $0
Exness
DEGIRO
WinnerExness
DEGIRO
Lower feesExness holds licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA. DEGIRO is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Indices markets. Exness additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Crypto. DEGIRO adds Commodities.
On spreads, DEGIRO is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.1 pips at Exness.
Exness supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. DEGIRO offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
Exness requires a minimum deposit of $10, while DEGIRO sets no minimum deposit. This makes DEGIRO accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Exness at 3.77/5 and DEGIRO at 3.27/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Exness leads overall with a clear advantage.
Exness scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Exness holds a 3.8/5 rating vs DEGIRO's 3.3/5. 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 DEGIRO starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Exness requires a minimum deposit of $10. DEGIRO requires $0.
Exness is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA, while DEGIRO holds licences from FCA.
Exness supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. DEGIRO supports Proprietary Web, 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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