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Exness vs Eightcap: fees, regulation and platforms compared
Exness and Eightcap side by side on the things that decide which one suits you: who regulates the company you would join, what a trade costs, which platforms you get and whether you can open an account where you live.
Short answer: Choose Exness if you want Raw Spread or Zero accounts on MT4 or MT5. Choose Eightcap if you want TradeLocker or TradingView as well as MT4 and MT5. Neither of the companies we review accepts US retail forex clients.
Exness vs Eightcap at a glance
| Exness | Eightcap | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation of main companies | FSA Seychelles for most retail clients; FSCA; CMA (Kenya) | ASIC, FCA, CySEC (plus SCB and FSA offshore companies) |
| Minimum deposit | Varies by account and region | $100 |
| EUR/USD pricing (headline) | From 0.0 pips on Raw Spread and Zero, plus commission | Raw from 0.0 pips + $3.50 per lot per side |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal | MT4, MT5, TradingView, TradeLocker |
| US retail forex clients | No | No |
| Background | Founded 2008 | Founded 2015, Melbourne |
| 1-lot EUR/USD round turn at headline prices | not comparable from headline figures | about $7 |
Round-turn costs use each broker's headline "from" price for 1 standard lot (100,000 units, $10 per pip) including any published commission. Real spreads are often wider. Try your own numbers in our forex cost calculator.
Which should you choose?
Choose Exness if:
- you want Raw Spread or Zero accounts on MT4 or MT5
- you are in Kenya and want its CMA-licensed company
Watch out: Most retail clients join an offshore company licensed in Seychelles, Exness says its FCA and CySEC companies do not serve retail clients, and the Philippine SEC has issued an advisory against it.
Choose Eightcap if:
- you want TradeLocker or TradingView as well as MT4 and MT5
- you want raw pricing with a published $3.50 per side commission
- you want an ASIC, FCA or CySEC company
Watch out: The $100 minimum is higher than at brokers with no minimum, and it has a shorter history than most brokers we review.
Regulation and safety
Exness lists FSA Seychelles for most retail clients; FSCA; CMA (Kenya). Eightcap lists ASIC, FCA, CySEC (plus SCB and FSA offshore companies). A broker's headline licences do not always cover you: the company that opens your account depends on where you live, and only that company's regulator protects you. Our legal entity guide shows how to check it on the regulator's own register.
Costs
Exness: From 0.0 pips on Raw Spread and Zero, plus commission. Eightcap: Raw from 0.0 pips + $3.50 per lot per side. Also compare overnight swap rates if you hold trades, and any deposit, withdrawal, inactivity or currency conversion fees. See spreads and commissions explained.
Platforms
Exness: MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal. Eightcap: MT4, MT5, TradingView, TradeLocker. If you run Expert Advisors, check MetaTrader support first; see MT4 vs MT5.
FAQ
Is Exness or Eightcap cheaper?
Their pricing is structured differently: Exness lists from 0.0 pips on Raw Spread and Zero, plus commission; Eightcap lists raw from 0.0 pips + $3.50 per lot per side. Compare them on a demo account during the hours you trade, or use our cost calculator.
Which is better regulated, Exness or Eightcap?
Exness: FSA Seychelles for most retail clients; FSCA; CMA (Kenya). Eightcap: ASIC, FCA, CySEC (plus SCB and FSA offshore companies). What matters is the company that would hold your account, which depends on where you live.
Do Exness and Eightcap accept US clients?
Exness: No. Eightcap: No.
What is the minimum deposit at Exness and Eightcap?
Exness: Varies by account and region. Eightcap: $100.
Which platforms do Exness and Eightcap offer?
Exness: MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal. Eightcap: MT4, MT5, TradingView, TradeLocker.
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Sources
- Forex Awards Exness review (sources listed there)
- Forex Awards Eightcap review (sources listed there)
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