WhichBrokerHead to head · data verified August 2026
Plus500 vs Exness
Exness wins our overall scoring by 0.3 points, but Plus500 still takes specific profiles.
Pillar scores
Side by side
| Criterion | Plus500 | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2008 |
| Regulation | FCA (UK), CySEC (EU), ASIC (AU), MAS (SG) | CySEC (EU), FCA (UK), FSA (SC), FSCA (ZA) |
| Min. deposit | $100 | $10 (Standard account) |
| Fees | No commissions — costs built into spreads; overnight funding and inactivity fees apply | Standard: spreads from 0.2 pips; Pro accounts from 0.0 + commission; no deposit/withdrawal fees |
| Platforms | Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 mobile app | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade app |
| Markets | 2,800+ CFDs: forex, indices, shares, commodities, options, crypto (where permitted) | 250+ instruments: forex, metals, crypto, energies, indices, stock CFDs |
| Demo account | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Casual CFD traders, Traders who value listed-company transparency | Traders in emerging markets, Frequent withdrawals |
Our verdict
Choose Plus500 if you want casual cfd traders · traders who value listed-company transparency.
Choose Exness if you want traders in emerging markets · frequent withdrawals — its standout pillar in our scoring is fees.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Plus500 or Exness?
Exness scores higher overall in our methodology (8.4 vs 8.1). Plus500 can still be the better pick for casual cfd traders.
Is Plus500 safe?
Plus500 is overseen by FCA (UK), CySEC (EU), ASIC (AU), MAS (SG). Our trust score for it is 9.2/10 — see the full Plus500 review for the reasoning.
Is Exness safe?
Exness is overseen by CySEC (EU), FCA (UK), FSA (SC), FSCA (ZA). Our trust score for it is 8.0/10 — see the full Exness review for the reasoning.