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Exness vs XM

Updated Oct 20, 2026Broker data: Exness checked Sep 28, 2026, XM checked May 23, 2026

Our pick overall
Exness
4.9/ 5
★ 3.3 from 52 user reviews
Minimum deposit
$10
Maximum leverage
1:2000
Top-tier regulators
FCA, CYSEC
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XM
4.8/ 5
★ 3.7 from 35 user reviews
Minimum deposit
$5
Maximum leverage
1:1000
Top-tier regulators
CySEC, FSCA, DFSA
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Exness is better on6Customer supportAccount openingMaximum leverageForex pairsCryptocurrenciesAPI access
XM is better on10Minimum depositCent or micro accountTrading platformsDeposit methodsWithdrawal methodsDeposit currenciesStocksIndicesCommoditiesSupport languages
Same on both11Commissions and feesDeposits and withdrawalsRegulation and safetyDeposit feeWithdrawal feeSwap-free (Islamic) accountExpert advisors (EAs)VPS hostingGuaranteed stop lossTrading signalsLive chat

Exness vs XM: our verdict

Our pick overallExness4.9 / 5 · XM 4.8

Exness leads overall by our scores, with 4.9 versus XM at 4.8. XM lists more platforms and deposit methods, while Exness offers higher maximum leverage and more trading accounts; their fees and payment scores are equal.

  • Commissions and feesExness4.8XM4.8
  • Deposits and withdrawalsExness4.8XM4.8
  • Customer supportExness5XM4.6
  • Account openingExness4.9XM4.7
  • Regulation and safetyExness5XM5

Choose Exness if

  • you want higher maximum leverage, up to 1:2000
  • you want more listed trading accounts, with 4
  • you prefer free VPS hosting

Choose XM if

  • you want a lower minimum deposit of $5
  • you want more listed trading platforms, with 4
  • you need more deposit methods, with 13

Exness or XM: which is better for you?

BeginnersXMExness: Demo account; minimum deposit $10XM: Demo account; minimum deposit $5
Small accountsXMExness: $10XM: $5
ScalpingBothExness: AllowedXM: Allowed
Algorithmic / EA tradingBothExness: AllowedXM: Allowed
Swap-free (Islamic) accountsBothExness: AllowedXM: Allowed
HedgingBothExness: AllowedXM: Allowed
High leverageExnessExness: 1:2000XM: 1:1000

From the brokers’ account details in our reviews. "Not listed" means our data doesn’t show it, not that the broker refuses it.

Exness vs XM side by side

FeatureExnessStart tradingXMStart trading
Our scores
Overall4.9 / 5Best4.8 / 5
Commissions and fees4.8 / 54.8 / 5
Deposits and withdrawals4.8 / 54.8 / 5
Customer support5 / 5Best4.6 / 5
Account opening4.9 / 5Best4.7 / 5
Regulation and safety5 / 55 / 5
Costs
Minimum deposit$10$5Best
EUR/USD spread—0.6 pips
S&P 500 CFD spread—0.7 points
Maximum leverage1:2000Best1:1000
Deposit fee$0$0
Withdrawal fee$0$0
Inactivity fee—$5
Accounts and platforms
Account typesStandard AccountsDemo accounts (with a time limit)Demo accounts (with a time limit)Standard AccountsSwap free accountsMicro accounts
Cent or micro accountNoYesBest
Swap-free (Islamic) accountYesYes
Demo accountTime-limitedTime-limited
Trading platformsMetaTrader 4MetaTrader 5MetaTrader 4MetaTrader 5MetaTrader 4 MobileMetaTrader 5 MobileBest
Execution modelNDDMM
Deposits and withdrawals
Deposit methodsBitcoinDebit CardSkrillNetellerPerfect MoneyWire TransferVisaMasterCardWebMoneyQiwiSkrillMaestroNetellerPayzaWestern UnionDebit CardPrepaid MasterCardWire TransferCredit CardsBest
Withdrawal methodsBitcoinDebit CardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyVisaMasterCardWebMoneyQiwiSkrillMaestroNetellerPayzaWestern UnionDebit CardPrepaid MasterCardWire TransferCredit CardsBest
Deposit currenciesUSDUSDEURJPYGBPAUDCHFRUBPLNBest
Markets
Forex pairs100Best55
Stocks741,337Best
Indices1320Best
Commodities1221Best
Cryptocurrencies33Best30
Tools and features
Expert advisors (EAs)YesYes
VPS hostingYesYes
API accessYesBestNo
Guaranteed stop lossYesYes
Trading signalsYesYes
Safety
Top-tier regulatorsFCA, CYSECCySEC, FSCA, DFSA
All licencesFCACySECAMFFSCCySECFSCFSCAFSADFSA
Investor protectionNoYes
HeadquartersCyprusCyprus
Customer support
Live chatYesYes
Support languages1 language28 languagesBest

"Best" marks the better value where our data lets us compare. Empty and "No" values are never counted as better.

Exness vs XM trading accounts

Exness

  • Cent - EXNESS
    Min. deposit
    $10
    Spreads from
    —
    Commission
    0
    Max. leverage
    1:Unlimited
  • Pro — EXNESS
    Min. deposit
    $500
    Spreads from
    —
    Commission
    0
    Max. leverage
    1:Unlimited
  • Zero — EXNESS
    Min. deposit
    $500
    Spreads from
    —
    Commission
    $0.05 each side per lot
    Max. leverage
    1:Unlimited
  • RAW Spread — EXNESS
    Min. deposit
    $500
    Spreads from
    —
    Commission
    Up to $3.50 each side per lot
    Max. leverage
    1:Unlimited

XM

  • Shares - XM
    Min. deposit
    $10,000
    Spreads from
    —
    Commission
    Varies
    Max. leverage
    1:1000

What traders say about Exness and XM

Exness

  • Platform and execution88 / 57
  • Withdrawals89 / 17
  • Spreads and fees81 / 24
  • Trust and safety87 / 17
  • Customer support67 / 27
  • Education and research48 / 39

From 200 user reviews on TopBrokers in all languages, written 2021–2024.

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XM

  • Withdrawals54 / 21
  • Platform and execution52 / 19
  • Spreads and fees46 / 20
  • Customer support47 / 18
  • Trust and safety45 / 16
  • Deposits31 / 14

From 135 user reviews on TopBrokers in all languages, written 2020–2025.

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praise complaints · Numbers are how many reviews praise or criticise each topic. Topics are tagged by AI from the reviews’ text, in every language; the counts are exact.

Current offers from Exness and XM

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Exness vs XM: frequently asked questions

Is Exness better than XM?

Exness is ahead overall by our scores at 4.9, compared with XM at 4.8; XM lists more platforms and deposit methods.

Which has the lower minimum deposit, Exness or XM?

XM has the lower minimum deposit at $5, compared with Exness at $10.

Which broker offers more trading platforms?

XM lists more platforms, with 4 compared with Exness at 2.

Is XM regulated?

Yes. XM is regulated by CySEC, FSCA, DFSA.

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How we compare

Scores and figures come from our full reviews of both brokers and their account data, and update when those reviews do. Fees and conditions can differ by country and account; check the broker's site before you open an account.

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