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Exness vs Pepperstone 2026
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Exness and Pepperstone across regulation, trading costs, platforms, and more.
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Detailed Comparison
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Exness vs Pepperstone: Our Analysis
Overall Verdict
With an overall score of 88.6/100 vs 81/100, Pepperstone edges out Exness by 7.6 points. This moderate gap suggests Pepperstone has an edge in several key areas.
Trading Costs
On the EUR/USD pair, Exness offers an average spread of 0.10 pips with a $7.00 round-turn commission, while Pepperstone comes in at 0.10 pips with a $7.00 commission. Both brokers offer identical EUR/USD spreads. Minimum deposit is $10 at Exness and $0 at Pepperstone.
Regulation & Safety
Exness holds 5 regulatory licenses with a highest tier of Tier 1 (FCA, CySEC, FSCA), while Pepperstone has 6 licenses at Tier 1 (FCA, ASIC, DFSA). Pepperstone has more regulatory licenses overall.
Platform Comparison
Exness offers MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal — uniquely offering Exness Terminal which Pepperstone does not have. Pepperstone supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, with exclusive access to cTrader, TradingView. Pepperstone provides a wider platform selection.
Who Should Choose Which?
Exness suits a broad range of trading styles, while Pepperstone is better for cost-conscious traders, 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, Pepperstone scores higher overall at 88.6/100 compared to Exness's 81/100. However, "better" depends on your priorities — Exness may be superior in specific categories like certain niche features.
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.
Pepperstone scores higher for regulation and trust at 90/100, holding licenses from FCA, ASIC, DFSA. Exness scores 72/100 with FCA, CySEC, FSCA.
For beginners, Pepperstone is the stronger choice with an education and research score of 75/100. 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 Pepperstone 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.
Reviewed by
Neil CNeil 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