EXANTE vs Freedom Finance
Both serve CIS-rooted investors through CySEC entities, but at opposite ends of the spectrum. EXANTE is a professional multi-market terminal: €10,000 minimum, 2 million+ instruments across 50+ markets, direct execution — and no retail IPO allocation. Freedom Finance (Freedom24 in the EU) offers its unique US-IPO-at-offering-price access via Tradernet, at higher per-trade costs. Our pick for active multi-market traders with €10k+: EXANTE. When IPO allocation is the goal: Freedom Finance.
Editor: Kyrylo Vasyliev
EXANTE (MiFID/CySEC, minimum deposit €10,000) and Freedom Finance (AIFC/CySEC, minimum deposit N/A) 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 2 fee categories we track, EXANTE comes out cheaper in 1, while Freedom Finance 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 Freedom Finance — relevant if you plan to diversify beyond stocks into bonds, ETFs, commodities or crypto.
Both brokers have similar entry requirements, so the decision comes down to fees and instruments. EXANTE supports 2 trading platforms, Freedom Finance supports 2.
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.
Freedom Finance leads on the combined score — 75/100 vs 68/100. Our fixed reference line is 72.
Overview
EXANTE leads with 5 out of 9 objective metrics. On fees specifically, EXANTE wins 1 of 2 categories.
Fees & Commissions
Fee scenario
Approximate — based on verified fees only. Per-share commissions assume a $50 share price. Real costs depend on instrument, currency conversion and individual trade size.
Instruments & Markets
2.0M+ instruments · 1.0M+ instrumentsRegulators & investor protection
- CySEC—Cyprus (EU)
- SFC—Hong Kong
- AIFC—Kazakhstan (AIFC)
- CySEC—Cyprus (EU)
EXANTE carries a stronger top-tier licence than Freedom Finance — relevant if regulator strength is a deciding factor for you.
Account & Support
EXANTE
Freedom Finance
Pros & Cons
EXANTE
- 2 million+ instruments across 50+ markets — widest cross-border retail coverage
- CySEC (Cyprus) licence 165/12 — explicit ICF €20k client compensation
- Direct execution / no payment-for-order-flow
- Multi-currency base account ($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
Freedom Finance
- Retail IPO allocation — rare feature for accounts under $100k
- AIFC (Kazakhstan) local regulation for KZ residents
- Multi-product account: brokerage + savings + IPO + EU equities
- Wide instrument selection (1.0M+)
- Negative balance protection
- Regulatory scrutiny over alleged sanctions-compliance — but not sanctioned
- AIFC regulatory protection weaker than EU/UK/US schemes
- FX at 0.5% per leg and €7 per withdrawal
- Mobile app rating 3.8 (Google Play, 5,354 reviews) — below industry norm
- Compensation caps at €20,000 — below FCA (£85k) / SIPC ($500k)
Who each broker is for
Verdict
Both EXANTE and Freedom Finance 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 EXANTE if you want lower fees, more instruments, more account currencies.
Choose Freedom Finance if you want an unlimited demo.
- Just starting outFreedom Finance· an unlimited demo, faster KYC
- Active tradingEXANTE· lower fees, more instruments, faster withdrawals
- Advanced / professionalEXANTE· more account currencies
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
Common questions about this comparison and how to use it.