Exness vs ActivTrades

Exness vs ActivTrades Comparison Table 2025
Exness	ActivTrades
Review 4.6	Review 4
Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers	Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers
Established in 2008, Exness has maintained its position as a highly respected broker, standing out with its industry-leading range of 40+ account currencies, growing selection of CFD instruments, and intuitive web platform complete with useful extras like currency convertors and trading calculators.	ActivTrades is a UK-headquartered CFD and forex broker established in 2001. The award-winning brokerage has secured licenses from trusted bodies, notably the UK’s FCA, and facilitates trading on over 1000 instruments spanning 7 asset classes, with over 93.60% of orders are executed at the requested price.
Customer Reviews
4 Based on 1 Exness customer reviews	4.9 Based on 17 ActivTrades customer reviews
Bonus Offer
	Cashback on Trades
Comment by Reviewer
"After slashing its spreads, improving its execution speeds and support trading on over 100 currency pairs with more than 40 account currencies to choose from, Exness is a fantastic option for active forex traders looking to minimize trading costs."	"ActivTrades is an obvious choice for day traders at all levels, with almost unmatched execution speeds of 4ms and a choice of leading trading software, from MT4, MT5 and TradingView to ActivTrader, which sports a simple and elegant interface that aspiring traders will enjoy using."
Pros
Highly competitive spreads, reduced for USOIL and BTCUSD in 2024, are available from 0 pips with low commissions from $2 per side. Excellent range of account types for all experience levels, including Cent, Pro plus the introduction of Raw Spread, ideal for day traders. Exness was the first brokerage to pass the $1 trillion and $2 trillion marks in monthly trading volumes, highlighting its legitimacy. Fast and dependable 24/7 multilingual customer support via telephone, email and live chat based on hands-on tests. Exness Terminal offers a streamlined experience for beginners with dynamic charts while setting up watchlists is a breeze. Improved execution speeds, now averaging under 25ms, offer optimal conditions for short-term traders.	ActivTrades offers tight spreads, particularly for forex trading with spreads starting from 0.5 pips on major currency pairs without additional commissions. The €/£10 inactivity fee doesn’t kick in for 52 weeks either, so it doesn’t penalize active traders. Although cTrader isn’t supported, MT4, MT5, TradingView and the broker’s ActivTrader cater to diverse trading needs, with the firm’s web-accessible platform hitting the mark for beginners during testing with a slick look and feel. ActivTrades is highly trusted, boasting 20+ years in the industry, authorization from 3 ‘green tier’ bodies under DayTrading.com’s Regulation & Trust Rating, and it goes the extra mile for UK traders with £1M in investor compensation (exceeding the £85K through the FSCS) in the event of brokerage insolvency. ActivTrades provides fast, dependable and multilingual support based on our tests of its live chat, email, and phone assistance, making it excellent for active traders and beginners. With execution speeds averaging just 4ms, an order fulfilment rate of 93.6%, and no restrictions on short-term strategies, ActivTrades offers an excellent environment for fast-paced strategies like day trading.
Cons
Retail trading services are unavailable in certain jurisdictions, such as the US and the UK, limiting accessibility compared to top-tier brokers like Interactive Brokers. MetaTrader 4 and 5 are supported, but TradingView and cTrader still aren’t despite rising demand from active traders and integration at alternatives like Pepperstone. Apart from a mediocre blog, educational resources are woeful, especially compared to category leaders like IG which provide a more complete trading journey for newer traders. Exness has expanded its range of CFDs and added a copy trading feature, but there are still no real assets such as ETFs, cryptocurrencies or bonds	There are no copy trading or social trading features, which is a drawback for traders seeking passive investment opportunities or the ability to mimic the trades of more experienced traders, especially compared to eToro and Vantage. There's a varied selection of 1000+ markets, such as forex, commodities, indices, and ETFs, but the range of asset classes overall is limited, notably there are zero stocks outside the US, UK and Europe, while BlackBull offers a superior 26,000+ markets. Its research tools are good but not great, with a growing ‘Analysis’ hub but no Trading Central or Autochartist for advanced technical summaries which could help aspiring traders identify opportunities in fast-moving markets. ActivTrades still has some way to go to match firms like XTB and CMC Markets in the education department, with some well-presented, informative webinars but limited courses and quizzes for a more comprehensive and engaging learning journey.
Awards
Best Multi-Asset Broker - Finance Magnates Africa Summit (FMAS) 2024 Most Trusted Broker in Africa - Finance Magnates Africa Summit (FMAS) 2024 Most Trusted Broker MEA 2024 - iFX EXPO Dubai 2024 Best IB/Affiliate Programme MEA 2024 - iFX EXPO Dubai 2024 Best Trading Conditions 2024 - UF Awards LATAM 2024 Best Multi-Asset Broker - Smart Vision Investment Expo 2023 Most Trusted Broker - Smart Vision Investment Expo 2023	Safest Global Broker 2023 - International Investor Magazine Best Online Trading Services 2023 - ADVFN International Financial Awards Best Forex Broker Europe 2022 - Forex-Awards.com Most Trusted Global FX Broker 2022 - International Investor Magazine Best CFD Broker 2021 - Rankia Safest Global Broker 2021 - International Investor Award Winners Best FX Broker 2021 - Le Fonti Award
Instruments
CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Crypto	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Bonds, ETFs, Futures, Cryptos (location dependent)
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$10	$0
Trading Platforms
Exness Trade App Exness Terminal MT4 MT5 TradingCentral	ActivTrades MT4 MT5 TradingView
Payment Methods
Airtel AstroPay Bitcoin Payments Boleto Cashu Credit Card Debit Card FasaPay M-Pesa Mastercard Neteller Perfect Money Skrill Sticpay Visa WebMoney Wire Transfer	AstroPay Credit Card Debit Card Mastercard Neteller PayPal Skrill Sofort Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
CySEC, FCA, FSCA, CMA, FSA, CBCS, BVIFSC, FSC, JSC	FCA, CMVM, CSSF, SCB
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
STP Account
Yes	Yes
ECN Account
Yes	No
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	Yes
Market Maker
Yes	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	No
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS & Android
App Review
Exness Trade offers the complete mobile trading experience, delivering the broker's fast execution speeds, hundreds of tradable CFDs and user-friendly, TradingView-powered charts right from your palm. Downloaded more than 10 million times, it's an excellent option for active traders looking to manage their accounts and capitalize on market opportunities on the move.	ActivTrades provides a choice of mobile apps for iOS and Android devices. The proprietary ActivTrader app and support for MT4, MT5, and TradingView give access to real-time market data, advanced charting tools, and customizable trading features. All four apps let you trade and manage you accounts intuitively, but ActivTrades boasts the most seamless trading experience, combining the broker’s ultra-fast execution speeds with dynamic charting and research tools.
Android App Rating
4.3	3.8
iOS App Rating
4.4	4.9
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader	Yes (APIs), Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
Yes	No
Copy Trading Platform
Exness has introduced a unique copy trading feature on its web platform and mobile app. Its user-friendly based on our tests but the performance statistics for strategies could be more detailed to better guide investor decisions.
Social Trading
Yes	No
Trade Signals
	Yes
VPS Hosting
Yes	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$0	€/£10
Islamic Account
Yes	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP CAD AUD NZD INR JPY ZAR MYR IDR DKK CHF HKD SGD AED SAR HUF BRL NGN THB VND UAH KWD QAR KRW MXN KES CNY	USD EUR GBP CHF
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Deutsche Boerse Euronext FTSE UK Index Hong Kong Stock Exchange Japan Exchange Group London Stock Exchange Nasdaq New York Stock Exchange	Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Deutsche Boerse Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Exchange IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group London Stock Exchange Nasdaq Nasdaq Dubai New York Stock Exchange Russell 2000 S&P 500 SIX Swiss Exchange
Commodities
Aluminium Copper Gold Lead Natural Gas Nickel Oil Palladium Platinum Silver Zinc	Cocoa Coffee Copper Corn Gold Natural Gas Oil Orange Juice Palladium Platinum Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat
CFD Trading
Exness provides CFDs on forex, stocks, indices, commodities, and cryptos with leverage up to 1:2000, tailored for advanced day traders and featuring over 100 technical indicators in its proprietary terminal.	ActivTrades specializes in CFD trading, offering over 1000 instruments spanning currencies, shares, indices, commodities, and more. The broker has picked up industry awards for its CFD trading environment, delivering fast and reliable order execution with transparent margin requirements for day traders.
Leverage
1:Unlimited	1:30 (UK and EU), 1:400 (Global & Pro)
FTSE Spread
15.2	0.6
GBPUSD Spread
0.0	0.8
Oil Spread
0.0	0.03
Stocks Spread
0.5 (Apple Inc.)	Variable
Forex Trading
Exness offers an impressive selection of around 100 forex pairs - more than most brokers we've evaluated - along with competitive spreads on major pairs starting as low as 0.1 pips. Additionally, traders benefit from a robust suite of forex analysis tools, including market news powered by FXStreet.	ActivTrades offers its lowest fees in the forex department, with excellent spreads on majors like the EUR/USD from 0.5 pips and zero commissions, keeping pricing simple. Improvements to the ActivTrades platform, alongside access to the industry-leading MetaTrader 4, also give traders the tools they need to navigate the FX market confidently.
GBPUSD Spread
0.0	0.8
EURUSD Spread
0.0	0.5
EURGBP Spread
0.0	0.8
Assets
100+	50+
Currency Indices
USD	USD
Cryptocurrency
Exness provides a selection of popular crypto-fiat pairs with zero swap fees and no commissions on Standard accounts, accessible via desktop and mobile apps. Crypto deposits are available in certain regions, and reduced Bitcoin spreads have enhanced its appeal for active traders.	Trade 15+ of the most know cryptos, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Digital currencies can be traded around the clock with no hidden fees. 1:10 leverage is also available on major tokens like BTC.
Spread
Floating	Variable
Coins
BTC ETH	BTC ETH LTC BCH DOT EOS LINK XLM NEO ADA SOL XRP BNB XMR AVAX DOGE
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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