Exness

4.2(1400)

FCA/CySEC/FSA

IC Markets

4.4(2200)

ASIC/CySEC

Exness vs IC Markets

Head-to-Head Comparison 2026

Our Verdict

IC Markets has a higher rating of 4.4/5 compared to Exness (4.2/5). IC Markets offers 7 instrument types, while Exness offers 6. The minimum deposit is lower at Exness with 10 $. IC Markets has been in the market since 2007, making it the more experienced provider.

Comparison Table

Criteria	Exness	IC Markets
Rating	4.2/5 (1400 reviews)	4.4/5 (2200 reviews)✓
Regulation	FCA/CySEC/FSA	ASIC/CySEC
Fees	From 0.0 pips (Raw Spread), spread-based (Standard)	From 0.0 pips + $3.50 commission (Raw Spread)
Min. Deposit	10 $	200 $
Instruments	Forex, Metals, Crypto CFDs, Indices, Stocks CFDs, Energies	Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Bonds, Crypto CFDs, Futures CFDs
Platforms	MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade App	MT4, MT5, cTrader
Options Trading	No	No
Founded	2008	2007
Headquarters	Limassol	Sydney

Detailed Comparison

Fee Comparison

Exness: From 0.0 pips (Raw Spread), spread-based (Standard). Minimum deposit: 10 $.

IC Markets: From 0.0 pips + $3.50 commission (Raw Spread). Minimum deposit: 200 $.

Product Range

Exness (6 categories)

ForexMetalsCrypto CFDsIndicesStocks CFDsEnergies

IC Markets (7 categories)

ForexIndicesCommoditiesStocks CFDsBondsCrypto CFDsFutures CFDs

Trading Platforms

Exness

MT4
MT5
Exness Terminal
Exness Trade App

IC Markets

MT4
MT5
cTrader

Regulation & Security

Exness is regulated by FCA/CySEC/FSA (HQ: Limassol).

IC Markets is regulated by ASIC/CySEC (HQ: Sydney).

Who Is It For?

Exness

High-volume broker with instant withdrawals and low spreads

✓ Instant withdrawals

✓ Very low minimum deposit ($10)

✓ High leverage available (up to 1:Unlimited)

✗ No real stocks

✗ High leverage can be risky

IC Markets

ECN broker with ultra-low spreads and fast execution

✓ Ultra-low spreads from 0.0 pips

✓ Fast order execution (under 40ms)

✓ cTrader platform available

✗ No proprietary platform

✗ Educational content could be more comprehensive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Exness or IC Markets cheaper?

Exness charges From 0.0 pips (Raw Spread), spread-based (Standard). IC Markets charges From 0.0 pips + $3.50 commission (Raw Spread). The minimum deposit is 10 $ at Exness and 200 $ at IC Markets.

Which broker offers more products: Exness or IC Markets?

Exness offers Forex, Metals, Crypto CFDs, Indices, Stocks CFDs, Energies. IC Markets offers Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Bonds, Crypto CFDs, Futures CFDs.

Which broker is better regulated?

Exness is regulated by FCA/CySEC/FSA. IC Markets is regulated by ASIC/CySEC.

Is Exness or IC Markets better for beginners?

Exness has a minimum deposit of 10 $ and offers MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade App as platforms. IC Markets has a minimum deposit of 200 $ and offers MT4, MT5, cTrader. Exness has the lower entry barrier.

Exness vs IC Markets: Which broker is better overall?

The choice between Exness (4.2/5, 1400 reviews) and IC Markets (4.4/5, 2200 reviews) depends on your needs. Exness: High-volume broker with instant withdrawals and low spreads. IC Markets: ECN broker with ultra-low spreads and fast execution.

Exness

High-volume broker with instant withdrawals and low spreads

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From 10 $ min. deposit

IC Markets

ECN broker with ultra-low spreads and fast execution

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From 200 $ min. deposit

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