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Exness vs Eightcap

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

E
Exness
Est. 2008 · Limassol, Cyprus
8.8
VS
E
Eightcap
Est. 2009 · Melbourne, Australia
8.4

Quick Verdict

Exness
2 categories won
Tied
3 categories
Eightcap
2 categories won

Exness scores higher overall at 8.8/10 vs 8.4/10.

Score Comparison

OverallExness wins
Exness8.8
Eightcap8.4
Fees & CostsTie
Exness9.3
Eightcap9.3
PlatformsEightcap wins
Exness8.5
Eightcap8.8
RegulationTie
Exness8.8
Eightcap8.8
ExecutionExness wins
Exness9.2
Eightcap8.8
SupportExness wins
Exness8.5
Eightcap8.0
EducationTie
Exness7.0
Eightcap7.0
InstrumentsEightcap wins
Exness8.2
Eightcap8.5

Trading Conditions

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

Platform Comparison

Exness Platforms

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

Standard, Standard Cent, Pro, Raw Spread, Zero

Eightcap Platforms

  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • TradingView
Account Types:

Standard, Raw

Regulation & Safety

Exness Regulation

CySECCyprusFCAUKFSASeychelles
ESMA CompliantYes
Neg. Balance ProtectionYes
Segregated FundsYes
Compensation Scheme

ICF up to EUR 20,000

Eightcap Regulation

ASICAustraliaFCAUKCySECCyprus
ESMA CompliantYes
Neg. Balance ProtectionYes
Segregated FundsYes
Compensation Scheme

ICF up to EUR 20,000 (CySEC entity)

Overall Verdict

WinnerExness8.8

Exness takes the overall win with a score of 8.8 vs 8.4, winning 2 out of 7 individual categories compared to Eightcap's 2.

In terms of costs, both brokers are evenly matched on fees. On the regulatory front, Exness with both offering comparable 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 platforms and instruments.

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.