Exness vs XM
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Exness and XM.
ExnessTrust 8.5/10
CySEC
FCA
FSCA
FSC-Seychelles
Massive global broker with industry-best instant withdrawals. Extreme leverage available (up to 1:Unlimited on some accounts). Strong in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
XMTrust 8.4/10
ASIC
CySEC
DFSA
FSCA
Global broker with multi-jurisdictional licensing (CySEC, ASIC, FSCA, FSC-Belize, IFSC). Strong cTrader and MT4/MT5 offering, low minimum deposits, and broad product range.
Quick verdict
- Trust: Exness has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: Exness is tighter on EUR/USD.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Exness | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Regulators | CySEC, FCA, FSCA, FSC-Seychelles, CBCS | ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, FSCA, FSC-Belize |
| Headquarters | — | Cyprus |
| Founded | — | 2009 |
| Min deposit | $10 | $5 |
| Max leverage | 1:2000 | 1:1000 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.30 pips | 0.70 pips |
| Commission per lot | $7 | $0.00 |
| Raw spread account | ||
| Standard account | ||
| Swap-free account | ||
| cTrader | ||
| MT4 | ||
| MT5 | ||
| TradingView | ||
| Scalping allowed | ||
| EAs / algo allowed | ||
| Hedging allowed | ||
| Copy trading | ||
| Deposit methods | — | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller |
| Withdrawal methods | — | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller |
| Withdrawal speed | — | 24h |
| Base currencies | — | USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, JPY, SGD |
Exness is best for
Asian traders
High-leverage traders
Frequent withdrawal users
XM is best for
Beginners
Day traders
Copy traders