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Exness vs XTB

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
X
XTB
Est. 2002 · Warsaw, Poland
8.8

Quick Verdict

Exness
2 categories won
Tied
0 categories
XTB
5 categories won

Score Comparison

OverallTie
Exness8.8
XTB8.8
Fees & CostsExness wins
Exness9.3
XTB8.5
PlatformsXTB wins
Exness8.5
XTB9.0
RegulationXTB wins
Exness8.8
XTB9.3
ExecutionExness wins
Exness9.2
XTB8.5
SupportXTB wins
Exness8.5
XTB8.8
EducationXTB wins
Exness7.0
XTB9.2
InstrumentsXTB wins
Exness8.2
XTB8.8

Trading Conditions

ConditionExnessXTB
Min Deposit$10None
EUR/USD Spread0.0 pips (Raw), 0.3 pips (Pro), 1.0 pips (Standard)0.1 pips (Pro), 0.5 pips (Standard)
Commission$3.50 per lot per side (Raw), None (Pro/Standard)$3.50 per lot per side (Pro), None (Standard)
Leverage (Retail)30:130:1
Leverage (Pro)Unlimited (offshore)200:1
Swap-FreeYesNo
Withdrawal FeeFree (instant withdrawals available)Free (above EUR 100)

Platform Comparison

Exness Platforms

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

Standard, Standard Cent, Pro, Raw Spread, Zero

XTB Platforms

  • xStation 5
  • xStation App
Account Types:

Standard, Pro

Regulation & Safety

Exness Regulation

CySECCyprusFCAUKFSASeychelles
ESMA CompliantYes
Neg. Balance ProtectionYes
Segregated FundsYes
Compensation Scheme

ICF up to EUR 20,000

XTB Regulation

KNFPolandCySECCyprusFCAUK
ESMA CompliantYes
Neg. Balance ProtectionYes
Segregated FundsYes
Compensation Scheme

KNF compensation scheme up to EUR 20,100

Overall Verdict

Both brokers score equally overall at 8.8/10. The best choice depends on your specific priorities: review the individual category scores above to decide which broker better fits your trading style.

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.