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Exness vs FP Markets 2026

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

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Exness

Est. 2008 · Limassol, Cyprus

FCACySECFSCA
81/100
Excellent
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FP Markets

Est. 2005 · Sydney, Australia

ASICCySECFSCA
83.4/100
Excellent

Score Breakdown

RegulationCostsPlatformsAccountsDepositSupportEducation
ExnessFP Markets

Category-by-Category Winner

Category
Exness
FP Markets
Regulation & Trust
72
82
Trading Costs
93
92
Platforms & Tools
78
90
Account Conditions
92
80
Deposit & Withdrawal
95
82
Customer Support
80
78
Education & Research
60
70
Overall Score
81
83.4

Detailed Comparison

Overview

Year Founded
2008
2005
Headquarters
Limassol, Cyprus
Sydney, Australia
Publicly Listed
Top Regulators
FCA, CySEC, FSCA
ASIC, CySEC, FSCA
Total Instruments
260
10,000

Trading Costs

EUR/USD Spread
0.10 pips
0.10 pips
GBP/USD Spread
0.30 pips
0.40 pips
USD/JPY Spread
0.30 pips
0.30 pips
Min. Deposit
$10
$100
Commission/Lot
$7.00
$6.00
Inactivity Fee
None
None

Platforms & Features

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

Instruments

Forex Pairs
96
70
CFD Stocks
100
10,000
Indices
10
19
Commodities
12
8
Crypto CFDs
35
12

Exness vs FP Markets: Our Analysis

Overall Verdict

With an overall score of 83.4/100 vs 81/100, FP Markets is nearly identical to Exness by 2.4 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 FP Markets comes in at 0.10 pips with a $6.00 commission. Both brokers offer identical EUR/USD spreads. Minimum deposit is $10 at Exness and $100 at FP Markets.

Regulation & Safety

Exness holds 5 regulatory licenses with a highest tier of Tier 1 (FCA, CySEC, FSCA), while FP Markets has 4 licenses at Tier 1 (ASIC, CySEC, FSCA). Exness has more regulatory licenses overall.

Platform Comparison

Exness offers MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal — uniquely offering Exness Terminal which FP Markets does not have. FP Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, with exclusive access to cTrader, TradingView. FP Markets provides a wider platform selection.

Who Should Choose Which?

Exness suits cost-conscious traders, while FP Markets is better for beginners seeking education, traders who want advanced tools, traders who prioritize safety, traders wanting a wide instrument range. Both brokers offer demo accounts, so you can test each before committing real funds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on our testing, FP Markets scores higher overall at 83.4/100 compared to Exness's 81/100. However, "better" depends on your priorities — Exness may be superior in specific categories like trading costs.

Both brokers offer identical EUR/USD average spreads of 0.10 pips. Compare their GBP/USD and USD/JPY spreads in the detailed table above to spot differences.

FP Markets scores higher for regulation and trust at 82/100, holding licenses from ASIC, CySEC, FSCA. Exness scores 72/100 with FCA, CySEC, FSCA.

For beginners, FP Markets is the stronger choice with an education and research score of 70/100. It offers webinars, and a free demo account. Exness scores 60/100 for education.

Yes, there is no restriction on having accounts with both Exness and FP Markets 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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