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Choosing between XTB and Exness depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. XTB is headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, while Exness operates from Limassol, Cyprus. XTB has the longer track record, established in 2002, 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.
XTB
Exness
| XTB | Exness | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.8/5 ✓ | 3.8/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 ✓ | $10 |
| Spread from | 0.1 pips | 0.1 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:500 | 1:2000 ✓ |
| Regulation | FCA, CySEC | FCA, CySEC, FSCA ✓ |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4 | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile |
XTB (3.8/5) and Exness (3.8/5) are closely matched. XTB has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
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XTB holds licences from FCA, CySEC. Exness is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Stocks, Indices markets. XTB additionally covers Commodities. Exness adds Crypto.
On spreads, XTB is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.1 pips, compared to 0.1 pips at Exness.
XTB supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Exness offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile, MT4.
XTB requires no minimum deposit, while Exness sets a minimum deposit of $10. This makes XTB accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores XTB at 3.81/5 and Exness at 3.77/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. XTB leads overall with a marginal advantage.
XTB
3.8/5
Choose XTB if you want…
Exness
3.8/5
Choose Exness if you want…
XTB (3.8/5) and Exness (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.
XTB offers spreads from 0.1 pips, while Exness starts at 0.1 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
XTB requires a minimum deposit of $0. Exness requires $10.
XTB is regulated by FCA, CySEC, while Exness holds licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA.
XTB supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Exness supports MT4, MT5, 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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