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Exness vs ThinkMarkets 2026
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Exness and ThinkMarkets across regulation, trading costs, platforms, and more.
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Exness vs ThinkMarkets: Our Analysis
Overall Verdict
With an overall score of 81/100 vs 78.7/100, Exness is nearly identical to ThinkMarkets 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 ThinkMarkets comes in at 0.40 pips with a $7.00 commission. Exness offers tighter pricing on EUR/USD. Minimum deposit is $10 at Exness and $0 at ThinkMarkets.
Regulation & Safety
Exness holds 5 regulatory licenses with a highest tier of Tier 1 (FCA, CySEC, FSCA), while ThinkMarkets has 6 licenses at Tier 1 (FCA, ASIC, CySEC). ThinkMarkets has more regulatory licenses overall.
Platform Comparison
Exness offers MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal — uniquely offering Exness Terminal which ThinkMarkets does not have. ThinkMarkets supports MT4, MT5, ThinkTrader, with exclusive access to ThinkTrader. Both brokers offer a comparable range of platforms.
Who Should Choose Which?
Exness suits cost-conscious traders, while ThinkMarkets is better for beginners seeking education, 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, Exness scores higher overall at 81/100 compared to ThinkMarkets's 78.7/100. However, "better" depends on your priorities — ThinkMarkets may be superior in specific categories like regulation.
Exness offers tighter spreads with an average EUR/USD spread of 0.10 pips, compared to 0.40 pips at ThinkMarkets. Check our detailed comparison table above for GBP/USD and USD/JPY spreads as well.
ThinkMarkets scores higher for regulation and trust at 82/100, holding licenses from FCA, ASIC, CySEC. Exness scores 72/100 with FCA, CySEC, FSCA.
For beginners, ThinkMarkets is the stronger choice with an education and research score of 68/100. 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 ThinkMarkets 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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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