ActivTrades vs Exness 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Exness has the higher TFB Score (83/100 vs 78/100).
ActivTrades is a multi-entity CFD broker trading since 2001 whose UK entity ActivTrades PLC is FCA-regulated, offering MT4, MT5, ActivTrader and TradingView, with no minimum deposit in most jurisdictions.
69% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
FSA Seychelles · FSCA · CMA Kenya · FSC Mauritius · FSC BVI · CBCS (Curaçao) · FSC Belize · CySEC · FCA
Exness is a multi-regulated CFD broker offering MT4, MT5 and its own Exness Terminal and app, with Standard accounts from about $10 and raw-spread accounts charging a per-lot commission.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100 | 83/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 28/351 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 32/35▲2 tier-1 regulators (CySEC, FCA), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 14/25Spreads from 0.5 pips; commission not published | 23/25▲All-in cost from 0.20 pips, no commission |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 20/20▲Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions), 6 deposit methods, 6 withdrawal methods | 13/20Minimum deposit $10 (Standard; may vary by country and payment method), 2 deposit methods, 1 withdrawal method |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView | 15/20MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:Unlimited (Standard, Pro, Zero and Raw Spread on its global entities; Kenyan entity 1:400) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | FSA Seychelles, FSCA, CMA Kenya, FSC Mauritius, FSC BVI, CBCS (Curaçao), FSC Belize, CySEC, FCA |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | $10 (Standard; may vary by country and payment method) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | 0.2 pips (Standard; Pro from 0.1 pips; Zero and Raw Spread from 0 pips) |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | Raw Spread: up to $3.50 each side per lot (Zero: from $0.05 each side per lot; Standard and Pro: no commission) |
| Max leverage | Not published | 1:Unlimited (Standard, Pro, Zero and Raw Spread on its global entities; Kenyan entity 1:400) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Global and local payment systems |
| Retail accounts losing money | 69% | Not published |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: ActivTrades review · Exness review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or Exness better?
Exness has the higher TFB Score (83/100 vs 78/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are ActivTrades and Exness regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. Exness: FSA Seychelles, FSCA, CMA Kenya, FSC Mauritius, FSC BVI, CBCS (Curaçao), FSC Belize, CySEC, FCA. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or Exness?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); Exness holds 2 (CySEC and FCA). Tier-1 regulators have the strictest rules on client money. Your protection depends on which company opens your account.
What is the minimum deposit at ActivTrades and Exness?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). Exness: $10 (Standard; may vary by country and payment method).
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or Exness?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and 0.2 pips (Standard; Pro from 0.1 pips; Zero and Raw Spread from 0 pips) at Exness; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), Exness Raw Spread: up to $3.50 each side per lot (Zero: from $0.05 each side per lot; Standard and Pro: no commission).
Do ActivTrades and Exness offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. Exness: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade app.
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Forex trading at these brokers is done through CFDs (contracts for difference): you trade on the price moving up or down, without owning the currency itself.Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read the full risk warning