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Choosing between Exness and Deriv depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Exness is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus. Deriv has the longer track record, established in 1999, 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.
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| Exness | Deriv | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.8/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $10 ✓ | $5 |
| Spread from | 0.1 pips ✓ | 0.5 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:2000 ✓ | 1:1000 |
| Regulation | FCA, CySEC, FSCA ✓ | FCA, MAS |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile | MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile |
Exness (3.8/5) and Deriv (3.8/5) are closely matched. Exness has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
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Exness holds licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA. Deriv is regulated by FCA, MAS.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Crypto, Indices markets. Exness additionally covers Stocks. Deriv adds Commodities.
On spreads, Exness is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.1 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at Deriv.
Exness supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. Deriv offers MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on MT5, Proprietary Mobile.
Exness requires a minimum deposit of $10, while Deriv sets a minimum deposit of $5. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Exness at 3.77/5 and Deriv at 3.77/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Exness leads overall with a marginal advantage.
Exness
3.8/5
Choose Exness if you want…
Deriv
3.8/5
Choose Deriv if you want…
Exness (3.8/5) and Deriv (3.8/5) are closely matched on our independent rating scale. The better choice depends on your priorities — fees, regulation, platforms, or available markets. See the full comparison above.
Exness offers spreads from 0.1 pips, while Deriv starts at 0.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Exness requires a minimum deposit of $10. Deriv requires $5.
Exness is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA, while Deriv holds licences from FCA, MAS.
Exness supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. Deriv supports MT5, 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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