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Admirals (Admiral Markets)
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Exness

Admirals (Admiral Markets) vs Exness: which broker is better in 2026?

We compare Admirals (Admiral Markets) and Exness — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, Admirals (Admiral Markets) edges ahead (3.9/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.

Side-by-side comparison

CriteriaAdmirals (Admiral Markets)Exness
Overall score 3.9 3.8
Regulation & safety 4.0 3.0
Fees & deposit 3.5 4.0
Platform & assets 4.0 4.0
User support 4.0 4.0
Trust score78/10071/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Admirals platform/appMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Terminal / app
Fee modelSpread + commission varies; competitiveLow spread / raw + commission (Zero/Raw account); figures vary

Pros & cons

Admirals (Admiral Markets)
  • Tier-1 multi-jurisdiction regulation (FCA/ASIC/CySEC) + a track record since 2001
  • Full MT4/MT5 + strong educational material
  • Multi-asset coverage (forex, CFDs, ETFs, bonds)
  • Spread is not the cheapest in the raw ECN class
  • Product availability differs per entity
  • Leverage is high-risk
Exness
  • Fast execution, low spreads, fast withdrawals — popular in Asia/Africa/Middle East
  • Very large volume & liquidity
  • Holds CySEC & FCA licenses for certain entities
  • Most retail clients via offshore entities (Seychelles/Curaçao) — weaker protection
  • Very high leverage (up to unlimited at offshore entities) amplifies risk
  • Leveraged products are high-risk

Regulation at a glance

Admirals (Admiral Markets)

Admirals (Admiral Markets) — regulated by the FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), EFSA (Estonia), JSC (Jordan). Related to a group publicly listed on Nasdaq Tallinn.

Exness

Regulated by CySEC (Cyprus), FCA (UK — limited entity), FSCA (South Africa), FSA (Seychelles), CBCS (Curaçao). Most retail volume is served by offshore entities (Seychelles/Curaçao).