Broker comparison

Exness vs.
Pepperstone

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Platforms, products and fees side by side.

Checked on 22 October 2026

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Summary

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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

The key differences

Criterion
PlatformsMT4, MT5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade AppMT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Product typesForex, Metals, Crypto CFDs, Indices, Stocks CFDs, EnergiesForex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Crypto, Currency Indices
Options tradingNoNo, but over 1,200 CFD instruments
Fee modelFrom 0.0 pips (Raw Spread), spread-based (Standard)Razor account: from 0.0 pip + €2.60 commission/lot, Standard: from 1.0 pip
Minimum deposit10 $0 €
RegulationFCA/CySEC/FSABaFin/FCA/ASIC
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Platforms

Exness

MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade App

Pepperstone

MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView

Product types

Exness

Forex, Metals, Crypto CFDs, Indices, Stocks CFDs, Energies

Pepperstone

Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Crypto, Currency Indices

Options trading

Exness

No

Pepperstone

No, but over 1,200 CFD instruments

Fee model

Exness

From 0.0 pips (Raw Spread), spread-based (Standard)

Pepperstone

Razor account: from 0.0 pip + €2.60 commission/lot, Standard: from 1.0 pip

Minimum deposit

Exness

10 $

Pepperstone

0 €

Regulation

Exness

FCA/CySEC/FSA

Pepperstone

BaFin/FCA/ASIC

More information

Exness

Details

Pepperstone

Details

Product access and costs depend on market, account and permissions.

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Comparing fees

Compare total costs, not just the order fee.

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)
See terms at provider

Razor account: from 0.0 pip + €2.60 commission/lot, Standard: from 1.0 pip

Published fee
Razor account: from 0.0 pip + €2.60 commission/lot, Standard: from 1.0 pip
Minimum deposit
0 €
Spread figure
EUR/USD from 0.0 pip (Razor) + $3.50 per lot
See terms at provider

The relevant costs depend on market, currency, order size and trading style.

Worked out

What does it actually cost?

Typical months at Exness and Pepperstone, priced from their published fee schedules. Spreads, FX and exchange fees come on top depending on the venue.

ScenarioExnessPepperstone
10 lots of EUR/USD a month—Not verifiable: only 'spreads from 0.2 pips' (all instruments), no EUR/USD figure; site blocks fetchUS$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

Execution quality

Order type, venue and liquidity affect execution.

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Provider information

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Provider information

Product range

ForexMetalsCrypto CFDsIndicesStocks CFDsEnergies
ForexCFDsIndicesCommoditiesStocks CFDsCryptoCurrency Indices

Categories come from broker profiles. Check specific markets and permissions before deciding.

Trading platforms

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.

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MT4 · 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.

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Regulation & security

Exness

Exness international entity (e.g. Exness (SC) Ltd, Seychelles) – not verified this run

Investor compensation
No EU investor compensation (offshore entity); not verified for this entity
Cash
No deposit guarantee; segregation not verified for this entity

Pepperstone

Pepperstone GmbH, Düsseldorf (HRB 91279)

Supervisor
BaFin
Investor compensation
German EdW investor compensation: 90% up to €20,000 per client
Cash
Client money segregated from company funds under WpHG; EdW up to €20,000; no bank deposit guarantee

Regulation does not protect against market losses. What counts is the entity you sign the contract with.

Your investor profile

Who might it suit?

For experienced traders outside the EU who want very high leverage — without EU supervision.

  • Instant withdrawals
  • Very low minimum deposit ($10)
  • High leverage available (up to 1:Unlimited)
  • No real stocks
  • High leverage can be risky

For traders in Germany who want a BaFin-regulated provider with MetaTrader, cTrader and TradingView.

  • Razor account with raw spreads from 0.0 pip
  • Fast execution speed
  • MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView
  • No options trading
  • No real stocks, only CFDs

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Your questions

Frequently asked questions

How do fees differ between Exness and Pepperstone?
Exness: From 0.0 pips (Raw Spread), spread-based (Standard). Pepperstone: Razor account: from 0.0 pip + €2.60 commission/lot, Standard: from 1.0 pip. Compare total costs for the specific market, product, currency and order size in the current fee schedule.
Which broker offers more products: Exness or Pepperstone?
Exness offers Forex, Metals, Crypto CFDs, Indices, Stocks CFDs, Energies. Pepperstone offers Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Crypto, Currency Indices.
How are Exness and Pepperstone regulated?
The broker profiles list FCA/CySEC/FSA for Exness and BaFin/FCA/ASIC for Pepperstone. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is Exness or Pepperstone better for beginners?
Exness lists a 10 $ minimum deposit and offers MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade App. Pepperstone lists 0 € and offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
Exness vs Pepperstone: Which broker is better overall?
The choice between Exness (4.2/5, 1400 reviews) and Pepperstone (4.5/5, 1800 reviews) depends on your needs. Exness: High-volume broker with instant withdrawals and low spreads. Pepperstone: ECN broker with Razor account and ultra-fast execution.
How do spreads compare between Exness and Pepperstone?
Exness offers typical spreads of EUR/USD from 0.0 pip (Raw Spread/Zero) + $3.50 per lot, 0.3 pip (Standard). Pepperstone offers EUR/USD from 0.0 pip (Razor) + $3.50 per lot. Tighter spreads reduce trading costs especially for active trading.

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