DEGIRO vs EXANTE
Detailed side-by-side broker comparison
DEGIRO (BaFin, minimum deposit €0.01) and EXANTE (MiFID/CySEC, minimum deposit €10,000) are two regulated brokers competing for retail investors in the CIS and EU markets. This comparison is built from verified data on fees, available instruments, trading platforms and country access — so you can see exactly where each broker wins before you open an account.
Across 7 fee categories we track, DEGIRO comes out cheaper in 3, while EXANTE wins only 1. For active traders this gap compounds over time — commission, FX markup and custody fees are the three that hurt portfolio returns the most. On asset class coverage EXANTE is ahead with 6 instrument categories versus 5 at DEGIRO — relevant if you plan to diversify beyond stocks into bonds, ETFs, commodities or crypto.
If entry budget matters, DEGIRO is more accessible with a minimum deposit of €0.01. DEGIRO supports 2 trading platforms, EXANTE supports 2 — check the platforms section below to confirm your preferred terminal is available.
Trust dimensions side by side
Where it's safer
Five trust dimensions per our methodology. The further from the centre — the stronger. Dashed line is the industry median.
DEGIRO leads on the combined score — 75/100 vs 68/100. Industry median is 72.
Overview
DEGIRO leads with 4 out of 9 objective metrics. On fees specifically, DEGIRO wins 3 of 7 categories.
Fees & Commissions
Fee scenario
Approximate — based on listed fees only. Real costs depend on instrument, currency conversion and individual trade size.
Instruments & Markets
800k+ instruments · 600k+ instrumentsRegulators & investor protection
- BaFin—Germany
- Additional licences on file: AFM/DNB.
- CySEC—Cyprus (EU)
DEGIRO carries a stronger top-tier licence than EXANTE — relevant if regulator strength is a deciding factor for you.
Account & Support
DEGIRO
EXANTE
Pros & Cons
DEGIRO
- Publicly-listed parent — full annual report transparency
- €2.00 per trade for EU and US stocks — among the lowest in EU retail
- Real assets only — no CFDs in the account
- Strong Trustpilot rating (4.2★)
- Wide instrument selection (800k+)
- Not available in CIS countries — EU/UK residents only
- No fractional shares — each position requires the full share price
- Platform UI has not kept pace with newer entrants
- No negative balance protection
- No fractional shares
EXANTE
- 600,000+ instruments across 50+ markets — widest cross-border retail coverage
- CySEC (Cyprus) licence 165/12 — explicit ICF €20k client compensation
- Direct execution / no payment-for-order-flow
- Multi-currency base account ($USD/EUR/GBP/CHF/JPY) without conversion forced
- Wide instrument selection (600k+)
- €10,000 minimum deposit is a hard entry barrier
- €50/month inactivity fee on dormant, near-empty accounts
- Trustpilot 3.4 / 'fake reviews removed' flag on broker page
- No fractional shares — must buy whole units
- Compensation caps at €20,000 — below FCA (£85k) / SIPC ($500k)
Who each broker is for
Verdict
Both hold real assets and both suit long-term investors — the entry gap is the story. A DEGIRO account opens with no minimum and costs about €2 per EU or US stock trade under BaFin, with €100,000 deposit and €20,000 securities cover, but its reach is the EU and UK. EXANTE wants €10,000 up front and returns 50+ exchanges with bonds and futures under CySEC, covered to €20,000. Our pick for most EU investors: DEGIRO. For genuinely global access: EXANTE.
Both DEGIRO and EXANTE are regulated brokers offering access to global financial markets. However, they differ significantly in fees, available instruments, and minimum deposit requirements. Below is our expert assessment to help you make an informed decision.
Choose DEGIRO if you want lower fees, lower entry barrier, faster withdrawals.
Choose EXANTE if you want more instruments, negative balance protection, fractional shares.
- Just starting outDEGIRO· lower entry barrier, faster KYC
- Active tradingDEGIRO· lower fees, more instruments, faster withdrawals
- Advanced / professionalEither works
Ultimately, the best choice depends on your trading style, budget, and preferred instruments. We recommend using our Broker Quiz for a personalized recommendation.
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