Exness

4.2(1400)

FCA/CySEC/FSA

XM

4.1(1800)

CySEC/ASIC/DFSA

Exness vs XM

Head-to-Head Comparison 2026

Our Verdict

Exness has a higher rating of 4.2/5 compared to XM (4.1/5). XM offers 7 instrument types, while Exness offers 6. The minimum deposit is lower at XM with 5 $. Exness has been in the market since 2008, making it the more experienced provider.

Comparison Table

Criteria	Exness	XM
Rating	4.2/5 (1400 reviews)✓	4.1/5 (1800 reviews)
Regulation	FCA/CySEC/FSA	CySEC/ASIC/DFSA
Fees	From 0.0 pips (Raw Spread), spread-based (Standard)	From 0.6 pips (Standard), from 0.0 pips + $3.50 (XM Zero)
Min. Deposit	10 $	5 $
Instruments	Forex, Metals, Crypto CFDs, Indices, Stocks CFDs, Energies	Forex, Stocks CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Metals, Energies, Crypto CFDs
Platforms	MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade App	MT4, MT5, XM App
Options Trading	No	No
Founded	2008	2009
Headquarters	Limassol	Limassol

Detailed Comparison

Fee Comparison

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

XM: From 0.6 pips (Standard), from 0.0 pips + $3.50 (XM Zero). Minimum deposit: 5 $.

Product Range

Exness (6 categories)

ForexMetalsCrypto CFDsIndicesStocks CFDsEnergies

XM (7 categories)

ForexStocks CFDsIndicesCommoditiesMetalsEnergiesCrypto CFDs

Trading Platforms

Exness

MT4
MT5
Exness Terminal
Exness Trade App

MT4
MT5
XM App

Regulation & Security

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

XM is regulated by CySEC/ASIC/DFSA (HQ: Limassol).

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

Award-winning broker with extensive educational offerings

✓ Over 1,000 tradable instruments

✓ Extensive webinars and education

✓ Low minimum deposit ($5)

✗ CFD trading only

✗ Inactivity fee after 90 days

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Exness or XM cheaper?

Exness charges From 0.0 pips (Raw Spread), spread-based (Standard). XM charges From 0.6 pips (Standard), from 0.0 pips + $3.50 (XM Zero). The minimum deposit is 10 $ at Exness and 5 $ at XM.

Which broker offers more products: Exness or XM?

Exness offers Forex, Metals, Crypto CFDs, Indices, Stocks CFDs, Energies. XM offers Forex, Stocks CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Metals, Energies, Crypto CFDs.

Which broker is better regulated?

Exness is regulated by FCA/CySEC/FSA. XM is regulated by CySEC/ASIC/DFSA.

Is Exness or XM better for beginners?

Exness has a minimum deposit of 10 $ and offers MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade App as platforms. XM has a minimum deposit of 5 $ and offers MT4, MT5, XM App. XM has the lower entry barrier.

Exness vs XM: Which broker is better overall?

The choice between Exness (4.2/5, 1400 reviews) and XM (4.1/5, 1800 reviews) depends on your needs. Exness: High-volume broker with instant withdrawals and low spreads. XM: Award-winning broker with extensive educational offerings.

Exness

High-volume broker with instant withdrawals and low spreads

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From 10 $ min. deposit

XM

Award-winning broker with extensive educational offerings

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From 5 $ min. deposit

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