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Exness vs Interactive Brokers: which broker is better in 2026?

We compare Exness and Interactive Brokers — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, Interactive Brokers edges ahead (4.3/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.

Side-by-side comparison

CriteriaExnessInteractive Brokers
Overall score 3.8 4.3
Regulation & safety 3.0 4.5
Fees & deposit 4.0 4.5
Platform & assets 4.0 4.5
User support 4.0 3.5
Trust score71/10087/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Terminal / appTrader Workstation (TWS), IBKR Desktop, Client Portal (web), IBKR Mobile, API (TWS/Web)
Fee modelLow spread / raw + commission (Zero/Raw account); figures varyKnown for very low costs (tiered/fixed) — among the cheapest in the industry for stocks/futures/forex; structure varies per product/region

Pros & cons

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
Interactive Brokers
  • Top-tier regulation & transparency — a US public company (Nasdaq: IBKR) supervised by SEC/FINRA/CFTC + many global regulators
  • Among the cheapest costs in the industry; very broad global market access
  • Very powerful TWS platform & API for professional/algorithmic traders
  • The TWS platform has a steep learning curve — less beginner-friendly
  • Customer support is more self-service (not hand-holding), suited to technical users
  • Interface & account structure can feel complex at first

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).

Interactive Brokers

A US public company (Nasdaq: IBKR) with entities regulated by SEC/FINRA/CFTC (US), FCA (UK), IIROC (Canada), MAS (Singapore), ASIC (Australia), the Central Bank of Ireland, and others. One of the most regulated & financially transparent brokers.