Alpari 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 61/100).
Alpari, founded in 1998, is a trading name of Parlance Trading Ltd, licensed by the Mwali International Services Authority (an offshore regulator), offering Micro, Standard, ECN and Pro ECN accounts on MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and the Alpari app.
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 | Alpari | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 61/100 | 83/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 7/35Strongest licence MISA (tier 3) | 32/35▲2 tier-1 regulators (CySEC, FCA), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 22/25All-in cost from 0.00 pips, no commission | 23/25▲All-in cost from 0.20 pips, no commission |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 16/20▲Minimum deposit $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN), 5 deposit methods, 5 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; leverage up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd) | 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 | MISA | FSA Seychelles, FSCA, CMA Kenya, FSC Mauritius, FSC BVI, CBCS (Curaçao), FSC Belize, CySEC, FCA |
| Minimum deposit | $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN) | $10 (Standard; may vary by country and payment method) |
| Spreads from | 0.0 pips (Pro ECN); 0.8 pips (ECN); 1.2 pips (Standard; Micro from 1.5 pips) | 0.2 pips (Standard; Pro from 0.1 pips; Zero and Raw Spread from 0 pips) |
| Commission | None on Micro, Standard and ECN; Pro ECN forex $2.5 per lot traded | 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 | Up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd) | 1:Unlimited (Standard, Pro, Zero and Raw Spread on its global entities; Kenyan entity 1:400) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfers, Debit and credit cards, E-wallets, Local payment methods, Cryptocurrency | Global and local payment systems |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Alpari review · Exness review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is Alpari or Exness better?
Exness has the higher TFB Score (83/100 vs 61/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are Alpari and Exness regulated?
Alpari: MISA. 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, Alpari or Exness?
Alpari holds no tier-1 licence; 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 Alpari and Exness?
Alpari: $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN). Exness: $10 (Standard; may vary by country and payment method). Exness asks for less to start.
Which has tighter spreads, Alpari or Exness?
Published spreads start from 0.0 pips (Pro ECN); 0.8 pips (ECN); 1.2 pips (Standard; Micro from 1.5 pips) at Alpari and 0.2 pips (Standard; Pro from 0.1 pips; Zero and Raw Spread from 0 pips) at Exness; commission: Alpari None on Micro, Standard and ECN; Pro ECN forex $2.5 per lot traded, 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 Alpari and Exness offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. Alpari: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Alpari Mobile App. Exness: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade app.
What is the maximum leverage at Alpari and Exness?
Alpari: Up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd). Exness: 1:Unlimited (Standard, Pro, Zero and Raw Spread on its global entities; Kenyan entity 1:400). Leverage depends on the company that opens your account and on your country.
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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