Exness vs Forex.com: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare Exness and Forex.com — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Both score evenly overall — the right choice depends on which criteria matter most to you.
Side-by-side comparison
CriteriaExnessForex.com
Overall score 3.8 3.8
Regulation & safety 3.0 4.0
Fees & deposit 4.0 3.5
Platform & assets 4.0 4.0
User support 4.0 3.5
Trust score71/10076/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Terminal / appProprietary web/desktop platform, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView (integrated), Mobile app
Fee modelLow spread / raw + commission (Zero/Raw account); figures varySpread model or spread + commission (RAW/Commission account) — varies per region/account; exact figures not yet verified
Pros & cons
- 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
- Backed by StoneX Group (US public company Nasdaq: SNEX) + a strict US market license
- Full platform selection: proprietary + MT4/MT5 + TradingView
- Broad instrument coverage & established liquidity
- Fees/spreads aren't always the cheapest compared to raw ECN brokers
- Product availability differs per entity/region
- Leveraged products are high-risk
Regulation at a glance
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).
Forex.com
Part of StoneX Group, a US public company (Nasdaq: SNEX). Entities regulated by NFA/CFTC (US), FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), IIROC (Canada), and others per region.