DEGIRO vs EXANTE
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 €2 per US stock trade and €4.90 on most EU exchanges 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.
Editor: Kyrylo Vasyliev
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 3 fee categories we track, EXANTE comes out cheaper in 2, while DEGIRO wins only 0. 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. The dashed line is our fixed reference level, the same on every axis.
DEGIRO leads on the combined score — 75/100 vs 68/100. Our fixed reference line is 72.
Overview
EXANTE leads with 4 out of 9 objective metrics. On fees specifically, EXANTE wins 2 of 3 categories.
Fees & Commissions
Fee scenario
Approximate — based on verified fees only. Per-share commissions assume a $50 share price. Real costs depend on instrument, currency conversion and individual trade size.
Instruments & Markets
800k+ instruments · 2.0M+ instrumentsRegulators & investor protection
- BaFin—Germany
- Additional licences on file: AFM/DNB.
- CySEC—Cyprus (EU)
- SFC—Hong Kong
Both brokers operate under Tier-1 jurisdictions, so regulatory oversight strength is comparable.
Account & Support
DEGIRO
EXANTE
Pros & Cons
DEGIRO
- Publicly-listed parent — full annual report transparency
- €2 per US stock trade, €4.90 on most European exchanges
- Real assets only — no CFDs in the account
- Strong Trustpilot rating (4.4★)
- 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
- Compensation caps at €20,000 — below FCA (£85k) / SIPC ($500k)
- No negative balance protection
EXANTE
- 2 million+ instruments across 50+ markets — widest cross-border retail coverage
- CySEC (Cyprus) licence 165/12 — explicit ICF €20k client compensation
- Direct execution / no payment-for-order-flow
- Multi-currency base account ($USD/EUR/GBP/CHF/JPY) without conversion forced
- Wide instrument selection (2.0M+)
- €10,000 minimum deposit is a hard entry barrier
- €50/month inactivity fee on dormant, near-empty accounts
- Fractional shares only on some stocks
- Compensation caps at €20,000 — below FCA (£85k) / SIPC ($500k)
- KYC takes 3-5 days
Who each broker is for
Verdict
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 entry barrier, faster withdrawals.
Choose EXANTE if you want lower fees, more instruments, negative balance protection.
- Just starting outDEGIRO· lower entry barrier, faster KYC
- Active tradingEXANTE· 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.
Frequently asked questions
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