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Admirals vs Exness
A field-by-field comparison based on the current BrokaBoy catalogue. Check current pricing and the regulated entity on each broker's website before deciding.
Some figures on this page are taken from broker-published information and have not yet been checked against current terms. Confirm details on the broker's website.
Last updated: 4 October 2026 · Reviewed by BrokaBoy Research Team
| Field | Admirals | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| BrokaBoy score | 8.9/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Trustpilot rating | Trustpilot 4.1 (2,165 reviews) | Trustpilot 4.7 (31,240 reviews) |
| Listed minimum deposit | $100 | $10 |
| Advertised spread from | 0.0 pips | 0.0 pips |
| Advertised maximum leverage | Up to 1:500 (entity dependent) | 1:2000 |
| Regulators | FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSA, CMA | FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSA, BVIFSC, FSCM, CMA |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader Supreme Edition, Admirals Platform, Admirals App | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade app |
| Instruments | Forex, Indices, Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Commodities, Crypto | Forex, Commodities, Indices, Stocks, Crypto |
| Account types | Trade.MT5, Zero.MT5, Invest.MT5, Trade.MT4 | Standard, Standard Cent, Raw Spread, Zero, Pro |
| Founded | 2001 | 2008 |
| Spread type | Variable; raw pricing on Zero.MT5, marked-up on Trade accounts | Variable, raw on Zero and Raw Spread accounts |
| Commission | From about $1.80 to $3 per lot per side on Zero.MT5; share investing commissions vary by market | From about $3.50 per lot per side on commission accounts; zero commission on Standard |
| Overnight / swap | Swaps applied on overnight CFD positions; Islamic accounts available | Overnight swaps apply; swap-free options are available on selected accounts and instruments |
| Withdrawals | A limited number of free withdrawals per month on most entities, then a fee; inactivity fee applies | No broker-side withdrawal fee on most methods; payment providers may charge |
Key differences
- Exness has a lower listed minimum deposit ($10 vs $100).
- Exness has the higher BrokaBoy score (9.0/10 vs 8.9/10).
- Both brokers hold licences with FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSA, CMA.
- Only Admirals lists MetaTrader Supreme Edition, Admirals Platform, Admirals App among its platforms.
- Only Exness lists Exness Terminal, Exness Trade app among its platforms.
- Only Admirals lists ETFs, Bonds among its instruments.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Exness if a lower listed opening deposit is your priority.
- Choose Admirals if you want the broader platform list shown in our catalogue (5 vs 4).
- Choose Admirals if access to ETFs is essential, and confirm it is available under your entity.
- Choose the broker whose regulated entity covers your country and provides the protections you need; confirm this on the regulator's register.
Frequently asked questions
Which has the lower minimum deposit, Admirals or Exness?+
Exness has the lower listed minimum deposit ($10 vs $100). Confirm current terms with each broker.
Are Admirals and Exness regulated by the same authorities?+
They share FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSA, CMA. Admirals lists FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSA, CMA; Exness lists FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSA, BVIFSC, FSCM, CMA in our catalogue.
Which has the higher BrokaBoy score?+
Exness scores 9.0/10 against 8.9/10. The score is calculated from advertised catalogue data and excludes Trustpilot ratings.
Do Admirals and Exness support the same platforms?+
Both list MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5. Admirals lists more platforms overall.
