AvaTrade vs Exness: Which Is Better?
A side-by-side look at regulation, trading conditions, and fees for AvaTrade and Exness, pulled from the same data as their individual reviews.
Key Differences
- • Exness has the lower minimum deposit: $1 - $10 vs $100 at AvaTrade.
- • AvaTrade is regulated by more authorities: CBI, ASIC, FSCA, FFAJ, FSRA, BVIFSC vs FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSC, FSA for Exness.
- • Risk tier: AvaTrade is Tier B, Exness is Tier A.
Overview
Rating
9.4/10
9.4/10
Trustpilot
4.7/5
4.7/5 · 30,000+ reviews
WikiFX Score
Good / Active
High / Validated
Best For
Fixed-spread trading strategies
Instant crypto withdrawals & High leverage
Regulators
CBI, ASIC, FSCA, FFAJ, FSRA, BVIFSC
FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSC, FSA
Terms & Fees
Min Deposit
$100
$1 - $10
Max Leverage
1:400
Unlimited
Spreads From
0.9 Pips (Fixed)
0.0 Pips
Execution Model
Market Maker (Dealing Desk elements, Fixed Spreads)
Hybrid: Market Maker (Standard/Cent) & true ECN routing (Zero/Raw Spread)
Commission
Zero commission — costs are inherently baked into the spread
Zero Account: from $0.20 per side; Raw Account: from $3.50 per lot per side
Swap / Islamic
Islamic swap-free accounts readily available upon request
Automated Extended Swap-Free status provided to residents of Muslim-majority countries
Platforms
MT4, MT5, AvaTradeGO, WebTrader, AvaOptions
MT4, MT5, Exness Trade
Crypto Deposits
No
Yes
Pros
What's good
- + Predictable fixed spreads
- + Extensive copy-trading ecosystem (AvaSocial)
- + Instantaneous automated withdrawals
- + Hyper-localized funding integration
- + Unlimited leverage conditionally
Cons
Watch out for
- – Draconian inactivity fees
- – Fixed spreads widen during extreme volatility
- – Aggressive stop-out execution
- – Dynamic spread widening during news events
