Exness vs Pepperstone: costs, regulation and platforms compared
Exness does not take clients in the EU; for a standard lot of EUR/USD, Pepperstone costs $8.00 all-in in the EU; Pepperstone ranks #1 of 7 ranked brokers there.
Exness does not take clients in the UK; for a standard lot of EUR/USD, Pepperstone costs $8.00 all-in in the UK; Pepperstone ranks #1 of 8 ranked brokers there.
Exness does not take clients in Australia; for a standard lot of EUR/USD, Pepperstone costs $8.00 all-in in Australia; Pepperstone ranks #1 of 8 ranked brokers there.
For a standard lot of EUR/USD, Exness costs $6.00 all-in and Pepperstone $8.00 in other countries; Exness ranks #11 and Pepperstone #1 of 13 ranked brokers there.
| Measure | Exness Not available in the EU | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| BrokersNest score and rank | 65.30/100 | 91.78/100 · #1 of 7 in the EU (higher score) |
| All-in cost per lot (EUR/USD) | — | $8.00 |
| Typical spread + commission | — | 0.1 pips + $7.00 commission (Razor) |
| Minimum deposit | $10 Standard (varies by payment method); $200 Raw/Zero/Pro | No minimum (recommended $200) |
| Max. leverage (retail) | — | 1:30 |
| Regulator and entity | — | Pepperstone EU Limited · CySEC 388/20 |
| Platforms | MT4 · MT5 · Exness Terminal (web) · Exness Trade app | MT4 · MT5 · cTrader · TradingView · Pepperstone Platform |
| Instruments | 250+ | 1,300+ |
| Hedging | Available | Available |
| Scalping | Available | Available |
| Demo account | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Withdrawal payout | Instant, most methods | 1 business day |
| Data verified | 21 Sep 2026 | 21 Sep 2026 |
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| Measure | Exness Not available in the UK | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| BrokersNest score and rank | 65.30/100 | 91.78/100 · #1 of 8 in the UK (higher score) |
| All-in cost per lot (EUR/USD) | — | $8.00 |
| Typical spread + commission | — | 0.1 pips + $7.00 commission (Razor) |
| Minimum deposit | $10 Standard (varies by payment method); $200 Raw/Zero/Pro | No minimum (recommended $200) |
| Max. leverage (retail) | — | 1:30 |
| Regulator and entity | — | Pepperstone Limited · FCA 684312 |
| Platforms | MT4 · MT5 · Exness Terminal (web) · Exness Trade app | MT4 · MT5 · cTrader · TradingView · Pepperstone Platform |
| Instruments | 250+ | 1,300+ |
| Hedging | Available | Available |
| Scalping | Available | Available |
| Demo account | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Withdrawal payout | Instant, most methods | 1 business day |
| Data verified | 21 Sep 2026 | 21 Sep 2026 |
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| Measure | Exness Not available in Australia | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| BrokersNest score and rank | 65.30/100 | 91.78/100 · #1 of 8 in Australia (higher score) |
| All-in cost per lot (EUR/USD) | — | $8.00 |
| Typical spread + commission | — | 0.1 pips + $7.00 commission (Razor) |
| Minimum deposit | $10 Standard (varies by payment method); $200 Raw/Zero/Pro | No minimum (recommended $200) |
| Max. leverage (retail) | — | 1:30 |
| Regulator and entity | — | Pepperstone Group Limited · ASIC 414530 |
| Platforms | MT4 · MT5 · Exness Terminal (web) · Exness Trade app | MT4 · MT5 · cTrader · TradingView · Pepperstone Platform |
| Instruments | 250+ | 1,300+ |
| Hedging | Available | Available |
| Scalping | Available | Available |
| Demo account | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Withdrawal payout | Instant, most methods | 1 business day |
| Data verified | 21 Sep 2026 | 21 Sep 2026 |
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| Measure | Exness | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| BrokersNest score and rank | 65.30/100 · #11 of 13 globally | 91.78/100 · #1 of 13 globally (higher score) |
| All-in cost per lot (EUR/USD) | $6.00 (lower cost) | $8.00 |
| Typical spread + commission | 0.6 pips, no commission (Pro) | 0.1 pips + $7.00 commission (Razor) |
| Minimum deposit | $10 Standard (varies by payment method); $200 Raw/Zero/Pro | No minimum (recommended $200) |
| Max. leverage (retail) | 1:2000 | 1:400 |
| Regulator and entity | Exness (SC) Ltd · Exness (VG) Ltd · Exness (MU) Ltd · Exness (KE) Ltd · FSA Seychelles · FSCA · FSC BVI · FSC Mauritius · CMA Kenya | Pepperstone Markets Limited · SCB · DFSA · CMA |
| Platforms | MT4 · MT5 · Exness Terminal (web) · Exness Trade app | MT4 · MT5 · cTrader · TradingView · Pepperstone Platform |
| Instruments | 250+ | 1,300+ |
| Hedging | Available | Available |
| Scalping | Available | Available |
| Demo account | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Withdrawal payout | Instant, most methods | 1 business day |
| Data verified | 21 Sep 2026 | 21 Sep 2026 |
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Exness or Pepperstone?
Which is cheaper, Exness or Pepperstone?
All-in cost per standard lot of EUR/USD (spread plus commission): in other countries, Exness $6.00 and Pepperstone $8.00.
Are Exness and Pepperstone regulated in the UK, EU or Australia?
Exness takes no retail clients in the UK, the EU or Australia through a local licence; elsewhere it is regulated by FSA Seychelles · FSCA · FSC BVI · FSC Mauritius · CMA Kenya. Pepperstone is regulated in the UK (FCA 684312), the EU (CySEC 388/20) and Australia (ASIC 414530).
Which has the lower minimum deposit, Exness or Pepperstone?
Minimum deposit at Exness: $10 Standard (varies by payment method); $200 Raw/Zero/Pro. At Pepperstone: No minimum (recommended $200).
How do Exness and Pepperstone score in the BrokersNest rankings?
Exness scores 65.30/100 and Pepperstone 91.78/100 under our published method.