Exness vs Vantage Markets: costs, regulation and platforms compared
Exness does not take clients in the EU; Vantage Markets does not take clients in the EU.
Exness does not take clients in the UK; for a standard lot of EUR/USD, Vantage Markets costs $7.00 all-in in the UK; Vantage Markets ranks #7 of 8 ranked brokers there.
Exness does not take clients in Australia; for a standard lot of EUR/USD, Vantage Markets costs $7.00 all-in in Australia; Vantage Markets ranks #7 of 8 ranked brokers there.
For a standard lot of EUR/USD, Exness costs $6.00 all-in and Vantage Markets $7.00 in other countries; Exness ranks #11 and Vantage Markets #10 of 13 ranked brokers there.
| Measure | Exness Not available in the EU | Vantage Markets Not available in the EU |
|---|---|---|
| BrokersNest score and rank | 65.30/100 | 70.13/100 (higher score) |
| Minimum deposit | $10 Standard (varies by payment method); $200 Raw/Zero/Pro | $50 |
| Platforms | MT4 · MT5 · Exness Terminal (web) · Exness Trade app | MT4 · MT5 · ProTrader (TradingView-powered) · Vantage app |
| Instruments | 250+ | 1,000+ |
| Hedging | Available | Available |
| Scalping | Available | Available |
| Demo account | Unlimited | 30 days |
| Withdrawal payout | Instant, most methods | 1–2 business days |
| Data verified | 21 Sep 2026 | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Measure | Exness Not available in the UK | Vantage Markets |
|---|---|---|
| BrokersNest score and rank | 65.30/100 | 70.13/100 · #7 of 8 in the UK (higher score) |
| All-in cost per lot (EUR/USD) | — | $7.00 |
| Typical spread + commission | — | 0.1 pips + $6.00 commission (Raw ECN) |
| Minimum deposit | $10 Standard (varies by payment method); $200 Raw/Zero/Pro | $50 |
| Max. leverage (retail) | — | 1:30 |
| Regulator and entity | — | Vantage Global Prime LLP · FCA 590299 |
| Platforms | MT4 · MT5 · Exness Terminal (web) · Exness Trade app | MT4 · MT5 · ProTrader (TradingView-powered) · Vantage app |
| Instruments | 250+ | 1,000+ |
| Hedging | Available | Available |
| Scalping | Available | Available |
| Demo account | Unlimited | 30 days |
| Withdrawal payout | Instant, most methods | 1–2 business days |
| Data verified | 21 Sep 2026 | 21 Sep 2026 |
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Read the Vantage Markets review →| Measure | Exness Not available in Australia | Vantage Markets |
|---|---|---|
| BrokersNest score and rank | 65.30/100 | 70.13/100 · #7 of 8 in Australia (higher score) |
| All-in cost per lot (EUR/USD) | — | $7.00 |
| Typical spread + commission | — | 0.1 pips + $6.00 commission (Raw ECN) |
| Minimum deposit | $10 Standard (varies by payment method); $200 Raw/Zero/Pro | $50 |
| Max. leverage (retail) | — | 1:30 |
| Regulator and entity | — | Vantage Global Prime Pty Ltd · ASIC 428901 |
| Platforms | MT4 · MT5 · Exness Terminal (web) · Exness Trade app | MT4 · MT5 · ProTrader (TradingView-powered) · Vantage app |
| Instruments | 250+ | 1,000+ |
| Hedging | Available | Available |
| Scalping | Available | Available |
| Demo account | Unlimited | 30 days |
| Withdrawal payout | Instant, most methods | 1–2 business days |
| Data verified | 21 Sep 2026 | 21 Sep 2026 |
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Read the Vantage Markets review →| Measure | Exness | Vantage Markets |
|---|---|---|
| BrokersNest score and rank | 65.30/100 · #11 of 13 globally | 70.13/100 · #10 of 13 globally (higher score) |
| All-in cost per lot (EUR/USD) | $6.00 (lower cost) | $7.00 |
| Typical spread + commission | 0.6 pips, no commission (Pro) | 0.1 pips + $6.00 commission (Raw ECN) |
| Minimum deposit | $10 Standard (varies by payment method); $200 Raw/Zero/Pro | $50 |
| Max. leverage (retail) | 1:2000 | 1:1000 |
| Regulator and entity | Exness (SC) Ltd · Exness (VG) Ltd · Exness (MU) Ltd · Exness (KE) Ltd · FSA Seychelles · FSCA · FSC BVI · FSC Mauritius · CMA Kenya | Vantage Global Limited · Vantage International Group Limited · Vantage Markets (Pty) Ltd · VFSC · CIMA · FSCA |
| Platforms | MT4 · MT5 · Exness Terminal (web) · Exness Trade app | MT4 · MT5 · ProTrader (TradingView-powered) · Vantage app |
| Instruments | 250+ | 1,000+ |
| Hedging | Available | Available |
| Scalping | Available | Available |
| Demo account | Unlimited | 30 days |
| Withdrawal payout | Instant, most methods | 1–2 business days |
| Data verified | 21 Sep 2026 | 21 Sep 2026 |
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Read the Vantage Markets review →How we compare: the same verified figures as each broker’s review, scored with one published method. How we rank →
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 53% and 80% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Exness or Vantage Markets?
Which is cheaper, Exness or Vantage Markets?
All-in cost per standard lot of EUR/USD (spread plus commission): in other countries, Exness $6.00 and Vantage Markets $7.00.
Are Exness and Vantage Markets 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. Vantage Markets is regulated in the UK (FCA 590299) and Australia (ASIC 428901); not in the EU.
Which has the lower minimum deposit, Exness or Vantage Markets?
Minimum deposit at Exness: $10 Standard (varies by payment method); $200 Raw/Zero/Pro. At Vantage Markets: $50.
How do Exness and Vantage Markets score in the BrokersNest rankings?
Exness scores 65.30/100 and Vantage Markets 70.13/100 under our published method.