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Choosing between ThinkMarkets and Exante depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. ThinkMarkets is headquartered in London, UK, while Exante operates from Valletta, Malta. ThinkMarkets has the longer track record, established in 2010, compared to Exante which was founded in 2011. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
ThinkMarkets
Exante
| ThinkMarkets | Exante | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.9/5 ✓ | 3.6/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 ✓ | $10000 |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:500 ✓ | 1:30 |
| Regulation | FCA, ASIC | FCA, CySEC |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile |
ThinkMarkets is the better choice overall, scoring 3.9/5 vs 3.6/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, ThinkMarkets offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Lower feesThinkMarkets holds licences from FCA, ASIC. Exante is regulated by FCA, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Stocks, Indices markets. ThinkMarkets additionally covers Commodities. Exante adds Crypto.
ThinkMarkets supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Exante offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
ThinkMarkets requires no minimum deposit, while Exante sets a minimum deposit of $10,000. This makes ThinkMarkets accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores ThinkMarkets at 3.92/5 and Exante at 3.64/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. ThinkMarkets leads overall with a clear advantage.
ThinkMarkets
3.9/5
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Exante
3.6/5
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ThinkMarkets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. ThinkMarkets holds a 3.9/5 rating vs Exante's 3.6/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
ThinkMarkets offers spreads from 0 pips, while Exante starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
ThinkMarkets requires a minimum deposit of $0. Exante requires $10000.
ThinkMarkets is regulated by FCA, ASIC, while Exante holds licences from FCA, CySEC.
ThinkMarkets supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Exante 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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