Exness vs Skilling: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare Exness and Skilling — 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
CriteriaExnessSkilling
Overall score 3.8 3.6
Regulation & safety 3.0 3.5
Fees & deposit 4.0 3.5
Platform & assets 4.0 4.0
User support 4.0 3.5
Trust score71/10072/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Terminal / appSkilling Trader, cTrader, MetaTrader 4
Fee modelLow spread / raw + commission (Zero/Raw account); figures varyStandard/Premium; competitive
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
- A clean in-house platform + cTrader/MT4; CySEC regulation
- Beginner-friendly with a modern UX
- Competitive spreads (Premium account)
- A relatively new & small broker
- Seychelles entity for non-EU clients
- Leverage is 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).
Skilling
Scandinavian (2016) — regulated by CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (Seychelles). Own platform + cTrader + MT4.