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Exness vs FOREX.com 2026

A detailed head-to-head comparison of Exness and FOREX.com across regulation, trading costs, platforms, and more.

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Exness

Est. 2008 · Limassol, Cyprus

FCACySECFSCA
81/100
Excellent
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FOREX.com

Est. 2001 · Warren, New Jersey, United States

CFTC/NFAFCAASIC
78.7/100
Good

Score Breakdown

RegulationCostsPlatformsAccountsDepositSupportEducation
ExnessFOREX.com

Category-by-Category Winner

Category
Exness
FOREX.com
Regulation & Trust
72
92
Trading Costs
93
65
Platforms & Tools
78
80
Account Conditions
92
72
Deposit & Withdrawal
95
78
Customer Support
80
75
Education & Research
60
82
Overall Score
81
78.7

Detailed Comparison

Overview

Year Founded
2008
2001
Headquarters
Limassol, Cyprus
Warren, New Jersey, United States
Publicly Listed
Top Regulators
FCA, CySEC, FSCA
CFTC/NFA, FCA, ASIC
Total Instruments
260
5,500

Trading Costs

EUR/USD Spread
0.10 pips
1.30 pips
GBP/USD Spread
0.30 pips
1.80 pips
USD/JPY Spread
0.30 pips
1.30 pips
Min. Deposit
$10
$100
Commission/Lot
$7.00
$5.00
Inactivity Fee
None
$15/month after 12 months

Platforms & Features

MetaTrader 4
MetaTrader 5
cTrader
TradingView
Copy Trading
API Trading
VPS Hosting
Demo Account
Islamic Account

Instruments

Forex Pairs
96
80
CFD Stocks
100
4,500
Indices
10
15
Commodities
12
10
Crypto CFDs
35
8

Exness vs FOREX.com: Our Analysis

Overall Verdict

With an overall score of 81/100 vs 78.7/100, Exness is nearly identical to FOREX.com by 2.3 points. Both brokers are closely matched, so your choice should come down to specific features that matter most to you.

Trading Costs

On the EUR/USD pair, Exness offers an average spread of 0.10 pips with a $7.00 round-turn commission, while FOREX.com comes in at 1.30 pips with a $5.00 commission. Exness offers tighter pricing on EUR/USD. Minimum deposit is $10 at Exness and $100 at FOREX.com.

Regulation & Safety

Exness holds 5 regulatory licenses with a highest tier of Tier 1 (FCA, CySEC, FSCA), while FOREX.com has 4 licenses at Tier 1 (CFTC/NFA, FCA, ASIC). Exness has more regulatory licenses overall.

Platform Comparison

Exness offers MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal — uniquely offering Exness Terminal which FOREX.com does not have. FOREX.com supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, FOREX.com Advanced Platform, with exclusive access to TradingView, FOREX.com Advanced Platform. FOREX.com provides a wider platform selection.

Who Should Choose Which?

Exness suits cost-conscious traders, while FOREX.com is better for beginners seeking education, traders who want advanced tools, traders who prioritize safety, traders wanting a wide instrument range. If copy trading matters, Exness has the edge. Both brokers offer demo accounts, so you can test each before committing real funds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on our testing, Exness scores higher overall at 81/100 compared to FOREX.com's 78.7/100. However, "better" depends on your priorities — FOREX.com may be superior in specific categories like regulation.

Exness offers tighter spreads with an average EUR/USD spread of 0.10 pips, compared to 1.30 pips at FOREX.com. Check our detailed comparison table above for GBP/USD and USD/JPY spreads as well.

FOREX.com scores higher for regulation and trust at 92/100, holding licenses from CFTC/NFA, FCA, ASIC. Exness scores 72/100 with FCA, CySEC, FSCA.

For beginners, FOREX.com is the stronger choice with an education and research score of 82/100. It offers structured trading courses, webinars, and a free demo account. Exness scores 60/100 for education.

Yes, there is no restriction on having accounts with both Exness and FOREX.com simultaneously. Many experienced traders maintain accounts with multiple brokers to take advantage of each broker's strengths — for example, using one for its lower spreads on majors and another for its wider instrument range or better platform features.

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Reviewed by

Neil C

Neil C is a financial markets analyst and forex trading specialist with over 10 years of experience evaluating broker platforms, trading conditions, and regulatory frameworks. He has personally tested accounts with dozens of brokers and brings a data-driven methodology to every review.

Last updated: April 2026

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