AvaTrade vs Exness: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare AvaTrade 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, Exness edges ahead (3.8/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.
Side-by-side comparison
CriteriaAvaTradeExness
Overall score 3.6 3.8
Regulation & safety 3.5 3.0
Fees & deposit 3.5 4.0
Platform & assets 4.0 4.0
User support 3.5 4.0
Trust score72/10071/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsMetaTrader 4/5, AvaTradeGO (mobile), AvaOptions, WebTraderMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Terminal / app
Fee modelSpread model — details not yet verifiedLow spread / raw + commission (Zero/Raw account); figures vary
Pros & cons
- Supervised by the Central Bank of Ireland + multiple global entities; founded 2006
- Full platform selection (MT4/MT5/AvaTradeGO/AvaOptions)
- Broad instrument coverage including options
- A private company — financial transparency more limited than a public company
- Some clients via offshore entities
- Leverage is high-risk
- 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
AvaTrade
Supervised by the Central Bank of Ireland as its primary regulator (mentioned by Wikipedia in the context of an acquisition blocked by this regulator). Operates multiple entities globally — license status per entity not verified in detail.
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).