EXANTE vs Interactive Brokers
Detailed side-by-side broker comparison
EXANTE (MiFID/CySEC, minimum deposit $10,000) and Interactive Brokers (SEC/FCA, minimum deposit $0) are two regulated brokers competing for retail investors in the CIS and EU markets. This comparison is built from verified data on fees, available instruments, trading platforms and country access — so you can see exactly where each broker wins before you open an account.
Across 9 fee categories we track, Interactive Brokers comes out cheaper in 5, while EXANTE wins only 0. For active traders this gap compounds over time — commission, FX markup and custody fees are the three that hurt portfolio returns the most. Both brokers offer access to 6 instrument categories, so asset coverage is not a differentiator here.
Both brokers have similar entry requirements, so the decision comes down to fees and instruments. EXANTE supports 2 trading platforms, Interactive Brokers supports 3.
Trust dimensions side by side
Where it's safer
Five trust dimensions per our methodology. The further from the centre — the stronger. Dashed line is the industry median.
Interactive Brokers leads on the combined score — 100/100 vs 83/100. Industry median is 72.
Overview
Interactive Brokers leads with 7 out of 9 objective metrics. On fees specifically, Interactive Brokers wins 5 of 9 categories.
Fees & Commissions
Fee scenario
Approximate — based on listed fees only. Real costs depend on instrument, currency conversion and individual trade size.
Instruments & Markets
600k+ instruments · 10k+ instrumentsRegulators & investor protection
- CySEC—Cyprus (EU)
- MiFID II—European Union
- SEC—United States
- FCA—United Kingdom
- IIROC—Canada
- SFC—Hong Kong
- ASIC—Australia
Interactive Brokers carries a stronger top-tier licence than EXANTE — relevant if regulator strength is a deciding factor for you.
Account & Support
EXANTE
Interactive Brokers
Pros & Cons
EXANTE
- 600,000+ instruments across 50+ markets — widest cross-border retail coverage
- MFSA (Malta) + CySEC + FCA coverage — explicit ICF €20k client compensation
- Direct execution / no payment-for-order-flow
- Multi-currency base account ($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 after 6 months of no trading
- Trustpilot 3.6 / 'fake reviews removed' flag on broker page
- No fractional shares — must buy whole units
- Compensation caps at €20,000 — below FCA (£85k) / SIPC ($500k)
Interactive Brokers
- Industry-cheapest per-share commission on US stocks (IBKR Pro Tiered $0.0035/sh, Fixed $0.005/sh)
- SIPC protection up to $500,000 per account ($250k cash) — strongest US-domiciled coverage
- 150+ markets from one account, including direct access to LSE / XETRA / HKEX / TSE
- Public NASDAQ-listed parent (IBKR) — financial transparency above industry norm
- Wide instrument selection (10k+)
- Trader Workstation (TWS) has a famously steep learning curve
- IBKR Lite (zero-commission plan) is US-residents-only
- Customer support thin relative to peers — chat queues commonly multi-hour
- Mobile app is functional but utilitarian — not a Robinhood-style experience
Who each broker is for
Verdict
Both serve sophisticated multi-market traders, but IB is roughly 4× cheaper per share ($0.005 vs EXANTE's $0.02) and accepts accounts from $0 vs EXANTE's $10k minimum. EXANTE counters with 600,000+ instruments (widest in retail), MFSA Malta licence and direct execution (no PFOF). Our pick for cost-conscious multi-market traders: IB. For HNI clients needing maximum market breadth: EXANTE.
Both EXANTE and Interactive Brokers 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 stronger regulation.
Choose Interactive Brokers if you want lower fees, lower entry barrier, an unlimited demo.
- Just starting outInteractive Brokers· lower entry barrier, an unlimited demo, faster KYC
- Active tradingInteractive Brokers· lower fees, faster withdrawals
- Advanced / professionalInteractive Brokers· more exchanges
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.