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Eightcap vs Exness

Head-to-head comparison of fees, platforms, regulation, and trading conditions to help you choose the right EU broker in 2026.

E
Eightcap
Est. 2009 · Melbourne, Australia
8.4
VS
E
Exness
Est. 2008 · Limassol, Cyprus
9.4

CFD risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs.

Quick Verdict

Eightcap
0 categories won
Tied
0 categories
Exness
7 categories won

Exness scores higher overall at 9.4/10 vs 8.4/10.

Score Comparison

OverallExness wins
Eightcap8.4
Exness9.4
Fees & CostsExness wins
Eightcap9.3
Exness9.5
PlatformsExness wins
Eightcap8.8
Exness9.2
RegulationExness wins
Eightcap8.8
Exness9.0
ExecutionExness wins
Eightcap8.8
Exness9.7
SupportExness wins
Eightcap8.0
Exness9.2
EducationExness wins
Eightcap7.0
Exness8.3
InstrumentsExness wins
Eightcap8.5
Exness9.0

Trading Conditions

ConditionEightcapExness
Min Deposit$100$10
EUR/USD Spread0.0 pips (Raw), 1.0 pips (Standard)0.0 pips (Raw), 0.3 pips (Pro), 1.0 pips (Standard)
Commission$3.50 per lot per side (Raw), None (Standard)$3.50 per lot per side (Raw), None (Pro/Standard)
Leverage (Retail)30:130:1
Leverage (Pro)500:1Unlimited (offshore)
Swap-FreeYesYes
Withdrawal FeeFreeFree (instant withdrawals available)

Platform Comparison

Eightcap Platforms

  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • TradingView
Account Types:

Standard, Raw

Exness Platforms

  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • Exness Terminal
  • Exness App
Account Types:

Standard, Standard Cent, Pro, Raw Spread, Zero

Regulation & Safety

Eightcap Regulation

ASICAustraliaFCAUKCySECCyprus
ESMA CompliantYes
Neg. Balance ProtectionYes
Segregated FundsYes
Compensation Scheme

ICF up to EUR 20,000 (CySEC entity)

Exness Regulation

CySECCyprusFCAUKFSASeychelles
ESMA CompliantYes
Neg. Balance ProtectionYes
Segregated FundsYes
Compensation Scheme

ICF up to EUR 20,000

Overall Verdict

WinnerExness9.4

Exness takes the overall win with a score of 9.4 vs 8.4, winning 7 out of 7 individual categories compared to Eightcap's 0.

In terms of costs, Exness also leads on fees. On the regulatory front, Exness and offers stronger regulatory protection.

Choose Exness if you prioritise its strengths in the categories where it leads. Choose Eightcap if you value the specific areas where it scores higher, such as its specific use case.

CFD Risk Warning

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

This website is for informational purposes only. The content does not constitute investment advice. Trading leveraged products carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. EU retail leverage limits apply (ESMA): up to 30:1 on major FX pairs, 20:1 on minor FX, 20:1 on major indices, 10:1 on commodities, 5:1 on equities, 2:1 on crypto.