Exness vs Pepperstone
Two brokers, one table. Everything below is taken from what each one publishes on its own site, last read on 2026-09-05. No scores, no ranking.
Standard and Cent accounts with no minimum, plus Pro, Raw Spread and Zero for lower spreads.
Australian broker with strong platform choice and tight pricing.
| Detail | Exness | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | Exness (SC) Ltd, FSA Seychelles SD025 · Exness (VG) Ltd, FSC BVI SIBA/L/20/1133 · Vanvest Limited, FSC Vanuatu 700276 | FCA, ASIC, CySEC and others by entity — confirm which applies to you |
| Minimum Deposit | Standard: none stated · Pro, Raw Spread, Zero: from $200 | No fixed minimum |
| Max Leverage | — | Varies by entity |
| Spread From | Pro from 0.1 pips · Raw Spread from 0.0 pips | From 0.0 pips on Razor |
| Commission | Standard, Cent, Pro: none · Raw Spread: $3.50 per lot per side · Zero: commission-based | From $3.5 per lot per side |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Terminal | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Account Types | Standard Cent, Standard, Pro, Raw Spread, Zero | Standard, Razor |
| Funding Methods | — | Card, Bank transfer, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller |
| Withdrawal Time | — | 1-3 business days |
| Founded | — | 2010 |
| Countries | — | 170+ |
What the figures say
- Minimum Deposit: Exness lists Standard: none stated · Pro, Raw Spread, Zero: from $200; Pepperstone lists No fixed minimum.
- Pepperstone publishes its max leverage (Varies by entity); Exness does not state one on the pages we read.
- Spread From: Exness lists Pro from 0.1 pips · Raw Spread from 0.0 pips; Pepperstone lists From 0.0 pips on Razor.
- Platforms: Exness lists MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Terminal; Pepperstone lists MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView.
- Account Types: Exness lists Standard Cent, Standard, Pro, Raw Spread, Zero; Pepperstone lists Standard, Razor.
- Pepperstone publishes its funding methods (Card, Bank transfer, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller); Exness does not state one on the pages we read.
- Pepperstone publishes its withdrawal time (1-3 business days); Exness does not state one on the pages we read.
- Exness also lists Metals, Energies, Stocks.
- Pepperstone also lists Commodities, Shares.
A figure marked “—” is one that broker does not publish on the pages we could read; it is not a zero. Terms differ by country and change often, so confirm on each site before opening an account.
Exness: why traders choose it
- Standard and Standard Cent accounts open with no stated minimum and charge no commission
- Pro account: spreads from 0.1 pips with every cost inside the spread, from $200
- Raw Spread account: spreads from 0.0 pips with a fixed $3.50 per lot per side
- Zero account: zero spread on the top 30 instruments for 95% of the day, commission-based
- Three regulated entities named with licence numbers in the site footer
Pepperstone: why traders choose it
- TradingView integration for charting and execution in one place
- Razor account offers spreads from 0.0 pips
- No fixed minimum deposit
- Strong regulatory coverage across several regions
- Well regarded customer support
Exness pros
- A cent account for learning with tiny position sizes, on the same infrastructure as the pro accounts
- Raw Spread commission is a fixed figure, so costs are easy to model
- Market execution with no requotes on the Standard accounts, per their help centre
Exness cons
- The minimum for Pro, Raw Spread and Zero ranges from $200 to $3,000 depending on region
- The public accounts page asked us to sign in before showing conditions; the figures here come from their help centre
- Which entity serves you decides your leverage cap and protection; the offshore entities carry the higher leverage
Pepperstone pros
- TradingView trading built in
- Tight Razor spreads
- Broad regulatory footprint
- No minimum deposit requirement
Pepperstone cons
- Commission applies on the tightest account
- Standard account pricing is average
- Instrument list is smaller than some rivals
- Crypto availability depends on region
About Exness
Exness runs five account types. Standard and Standard Cent are commission-free and open with no stated minimum; Pro, Raw Spread and Zero are the professional tier with tighter pricing from a $200 minimum. The group is licensed in Seychelles, the British Virgin Islands and Vanuatu for its international clients.
About Pepperstone
Pepperstone pairs competitive ECN pricing with the widest platform choice of the major brokers, including TradingView.
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