Exness vs XM: costs, regulation and platforms compared
Exness does not take clients in the EU; for a standard lot of EUR/USD, XM costs $8.00 all-in in the EU; XM ranks #4 of 7 ranked brokers there.
Exness does not take clients in the UK; XM does not take clients in the UK.
Exness does not take clients in Australia; we have no verified all-in figure for XM in Australia; XM ranks #2 of 8 ranked brokers there.
For a standard lot of EUR/USD, Exness costs $6.00 all-in in other countries; we have no verified all-in figure for XM in other countries; Exness ranks #11 and XM #5 of 13 ranked brokers there.
| Measure | Exness Not available in the EU | XM |
|---|---|---|
| BrokersNest score and rank | 65.30/100 | 77.57/100 · #4 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 (Zero) |
| Minimum deposit | $10 Standard (varies by payment method); $200 Raw/Zero/Pro | $5 (Standard / Ultra Low / Zero); Shares account $10,000 |
| Max. leverage (retail) | — | 1:30 |
| Regulator and entity | — | Trading Point of Financial Instruments Ltd · CySEC 120/10 |
| Platforms | MT4 · MT5 · Exness Terminal (web) · Exness Trade app | MT4 · MT5 · XM app |
| Instruments | 250+ | 1,400+ |
| Hedging | Available | Available |
| Scalping | Available | Available |
| Demo account | Unlimited | 90 days |
| Withdrawal payout | Instant, most methods | 1 business day |
| Data verified | 21 Sep 2026 | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Measure | Exness Not available in the UK | XM Not available in the UK |
|---|---|---|
| BrokersNest score and rank | 65.30/100 | 77.57/100 (higher score) |
| Minimum deposit | $10 Standard (varies by payment method); $200 Raw/Zero/Pro | $5 (Standard / Ultra Low / Zero); Shares account $10,000 |
| Platforms | MT4 · MT5 · Exness Terminal (web) · Exness Trade app | MT4 · MT5 · XM app |
| Instruments | 250+ | 1,400+ |
| Hedging | Available | Available |
| Scalping | Available | Available |
| Demo account | Unlimited | 90 days |
| Withdrawal payout | Instant, most methods | 1 business day |
| Data verified | 21 Sep 2026 | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Measure | Exness Not available in Australia | XM |
|---|---|---|
| BrokersNest score and rank | 65.30/100 | 77.57/100 · #2 of 8 in Australia (higher score) |
| Minimum deposit | $10 Standard (varies by payment method); $200 Raw/Zero/Pro | $5 (Standard / Ultra Low / Zero); Shares account $10,000 |
| Max. leverage (retail) | — | 1:30 |
| Regulator and entity | — | Trading Point of Financial Instruments Pty Ltd · ASIC 443670 |
| Platforms | MT4 · MT5 · Exness Terminal (web) · Exness Trade app | MT4 · MT5 · XM app |
| Instruments | 250+ | 1,400+ |
| Hedging | Available | Available |
| Scalping | Available | Available |
| Demo account | Unlimited | 90 days |
| Withdrawal payout | Instant, most methods | 1 business day |
| Data verified | 21 Sep 2026 | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Measure | Exness | XM |
|---|---|---|
| BrokersNest score and rank | 65.30/100 · #11 of 13 globally | 77.57/100 · #5 of 13 globally (higher score) |
| All-in cost per lot (EUR/USD) | $6.00 | — |
| Typical spread + commission | 0.6 pips, no commission (Pro) | — |
| Minimum deposit | $10 Standard (varies by payment method); $200 Raw/Zero/Pro | $5 (Standard / Ultra Low / Zero); Shares account $10,000 |
| 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 | XM Global Limited · FSC Belize · FSA Seychelles · FSCA |
| Platforms | MT4 · MT5 · Exness Terminal (web) · Exness Trade app | MT4 · MT5 · XM app |
| Instruments | 250+ | 1,400+ |
| Hedging | Available | Available |
| Scalping | Available | Available |
| Demo account | Unlimited | 90 days |
| Withdrawal payout | Instant, most methods | 1 business day |
| Data verified | 21 Sep 2026 | 21 Sep 2026 |
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 XM?
Which is cheaper, Exness or XM?
Their cheapest verified all-in costs per standard lot of EUR/USD are $6.00 (Exness) and $8.00 (XM), but there is no region where we have a verified figure for both.
Are Exness and XM 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. XM is regulated in the EU (CySEC 120/10) and Australia (ASIC 443670); not in the UK.
Which has the lower minimum deposit, Exness or XM?
Minimum deposit at Exness: $10 Standard (varies by payment method); $200 Raw/Zero/Pro. At XM: $5 (Standard / Ultra Low / Zero); Shares account $10,000.
How do Exness and XM score in the BrokersNest rankings?
Exness scores 65.30/100 and XM 77.57/100 under our published method.