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FxPro vs Exness: fees, regulation and platforms compared
FxPro and Exness 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 FxPro if you want MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView under one broker. Choose Exness if you want Raw Spread or Zero accounts on MT4 or MT5. Neither of the companies we review accepts US retail forex clients.
FxPro vs Exness at a glance
| FxPro | Exness | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation of main companies | FCA (UK company), SCB, FSA | FSA Seychelles for most retail clients; FSCA; CMA (Kenya) |
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed in its own documents (Elite programme $30,000) | Varies by account and region |
| EUR/USD pricing (headline) | From 0.4 pips on cTrader + commission | From 0.0 pips on Raw Spread and Zero, plus commission |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView | MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal |
| US retail forex clients | No | No |
| Background | Founded 1999, London | Founded 2008 |
| 1-lot EUR/USD round turn at headline prices | not comparable from headline figures | not comparable from headline figures |
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 FxPro if:
- you want MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView under one broker
- you want an FCA-regulated UK company
Watch out: We could not confirm a standard minimum deposit in its own documents, so check before you apply.
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.
Regulation and safety
FxPro lists FCA (UK company), SCB, FSA. Exness lists FSA Seychelles for most retail clients; FSCA; CMA (Kenya). 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
FxPro: From 0.4 pips on cTrader + commission. Exness: From 0.0 pips on Raw Spread and Zero, plus commission. Also compare overnight swap rates if you hold trades, and any deposit, withdrawal, inactivity or currency conversion fees. See spreads and commissions explained.
Platforms
FxPro: MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView. Exness: MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal. If you run Expert Advisors, check MetaTrader support first; see MT4 vs MT5.
FAQ
Is FxPro or Exness cheaper?
Their pricing is structured differently: FxPro lists from 0.4 pips on cTrader + commission; Exness lists from 0.0 pips on Raw Spread and Zero, plus commission. Compare them on a demo account during the hours you trade, or use our cost calculator.
Which is better regulated, FxPro or Exness?
FxPro: FCA (UK company), SCB, FSA. Exness: FSA Seychelles for most retail clients; FSCA; CMA (Kenya). What matters is the company that would hold your account, which depends on where you live.
Do FxPro and Exness accept US clients?
FxPro: No. Exness: No.
What is the minimum deposit at FxPro and Exness?
FxPro: Not confirmed in its own documents (Elite programme $30,000). Exness: Varies by account and region.
Which platforms do FxPro and Exness offer?
FxPro: MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView. Exness: MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal.
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Sources
- Forex Awards FxPro review (sources listed there)
- Forex Awards Exness review (sources listed there)
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