From 0.0 pips (Raw Spread), spread-based (Standard)
- Published fee
- From 0.0 pips (Raw Spread), spread-based (Standard)
- Minimum deposit
- 10 $
- Spread figure
- EUR/USD from 0.0 pip (Raw Spread/Zero) + $3.50 per lot, 0.3 pip (Standard)
Broker comparison
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Checked on 22 October 2026
See comparisonSummary
Pepperstone has a higher rating of 4.5/5 compared to Exness (4.2/5). Pepperstone offers 7 instrument types, while Exness offers 6. The minimum deposit is lower at Pepperstone with 0 €. Oversight: Exness: FCA/CySEC/FSA; Pepperstone: BaFin/FCA/ASIC. Exness: No. Pepperstone: No, but over 1,200 CFD instruments.
High-volume broker with instant withdrawals and low spreads
ECN broker with Razor account and ultra-fast execution
At a glance
| Criterion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade App | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Product types | Forex, Metals, Crypto CFDs, Indices, Stocks CFDs, Energies | Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Crypto, Currency Indices |
| Options trading | No | No, but over 1,200 CFD instruments |
| Fee model | From 0.0 pips (Raw Spread), spread-based (Standard) | Razor account: from 0.0 pip + €2.60 commission/lot, Standard: from 1.0 pip |
| Minimum deposit | 10 $ | 0 € |
| Regulation | FCA/CySEC/FSA | BaFin/FCA/ASIC |
| More information | Details | Details |
MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade App
MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Forex, Metals, Crypto CFDs, Indices, Stocks CFDs, Energies
Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Crypto, Currency Indices
No
No, but over 1,200 CFD instruments
From 0.0 pips (Raw Spread), spread-based (Standard)
Razor account: from 0.0 pip + €2.60 commission/lot, Standard: from 1.0 pip
10 $
0 €
FCA/CySEC/FSA
BaFin/FCA/ASIC
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Worked out
Typical months at Exness and Pepperstone, priced from their published fee schedules. Spreads, FX and exchange fees come on top depending on the venue.
| Scenario | Exness | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| 10 lots of EUR/USD a month | —Not verifiable: only 'spreads from 0.2 pips' (all instruments), no EUR/USD figure; site blocks fetch | US$113Standard account: average EUR/USD spread 1.13 pip × $10 × 10; no commission |
| Custody and account fee per year | —Inactivity fee not confirmed on an official page | €0No account-keeping or inactivity fee |
Checked on 22 October 2026. Prices can change; the current fee schedule is what counts. Sources: exness.com · pepperstone.com · pepperstone.com
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MT4 · MT5 · Exness Terminal · Exness Trade App
Exness offers MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 as proven trading platforms with full EA support and algorithmic trading. The proprietary Exness Terminal is a web-based platform with a modern interface and intuitive operation. The Exness Trade App enables mobile trading with complete account management. All platforms support the instant order execution for which Exness is known.
Explore platformMT4 · MT5 · cTrader · TradingView
Pepperstone offers four trading platforms: MT4 and MT5 for classic forex trading with Expert Advisors and automated strategies. cTrader impresses with a modern interface, advanced charting, Level II price data, and algorithmic trading via cAlgo. TradingView enables social trading with one of the world's largest trader communities. All platforms support the Razor account with raw spreads and offer mobile versions for trading on the go.
Explore platformExness
Exness international entity (e.g. Exness (SC) Ltd, Seychelles) – not verified this run
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For experienced traders outside the EU who want very high leverage — without EU supervision.
For traders in Germany who want a BaFin-regulated provider with MetaTrader, cTrader and TradingView.
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