EXANTE vs XTB
A retail platform against a professional terminal. XTB is free for real stocks and ETFs up to €100k monthly turnover, takes no minimum deposit and runs the polished xStation — but offers no options or futures. EXANTE demands a €10,000 minimum and charges commission on every trade, in exchange for 2 million+ instruments across 50+ markets including options, futures and bonds. Our pick for everyday stock and ETF investing: XTB. For professionals who need multi-asset breadth beyond equities: EXANTE.
Editor: Kyrylo Vasyliev
EXANTE (MiFID/CySEC, minimum deposit €10,000) and XTB (FCA/KNF, 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 2 fee categories EXANTE and XTB split wins roughly evenly — the cheaper option depends on your specific trading pattern (stocks vs ETFs, frequency, currency). Both brokers offer access to 6 instrument categories, so asset coverage is not a differentiator here.
If entry budget matters, XTB is more accessible with a minimum deposit of £0. EXANTE supports 2 trading platforms, XTB 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.
XTB leads on the combined score — 100/100 vs 68/100. Our fixed reference line is 72.
Overview
XTB leads with 3 out of 9 objective metrics. On fees specifically, wins 1 of 2 categories.
Fees & Commissions
Fee scenario
Approximate — based on verified fees only. Per-share commissions assume a $50 share price. Real costs depend on instrument, currency conversion and individual trade size.
Instruments & Markets
2.0M+ instruments · 6k+ instrumentsRegulators & investor protection
- CySEC—Cyprus (EU)
- SFC—Hong Kong
- FCA—United Kingdom
- KNF—Poland (EU)
- CySEC—Cyprus (EU)
- Additional licences on file: DFSA, FSC Belize.
Both brokers operate under Tier-1 jurisdictions, so regulatory oversight strength is comparable.
Account & Support
EXANTE
XTB
Pros & Cons
EXANTE
- 2 million+ instruments across 50+ markets — widest cross-border retail coverage
- CySEC (Cyprus) licence 165/12 — explicit ICF €20k client compensation
- Direct execution / no payment-for-order-flow
- Multi-currency base account ($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
XTB
- Zero commission on real stocks & ETFs below €100,000 monthly turnover
- WSE-listed public company (XTB SA, ticker XTB) — quarterly financial disclosures
- xStation 5 proprietary platform — single-app for stocks + CFD + FX
- Licensed companies in Poland (KNF), the UK (FCA) and Cyprus (CySEC)
- Wide instrument selection (6k+)
- Above-threshold pricing aggressive: 0.2% commission with a 10 EUR minimum
- No options or futures — derivatives are CFD-only
- Demo expires after 30 days of inactivity
Who each broker is for
Verdict
Both EXANTE and XTB 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 more account currencies.
Choose XTB if you want lower entry barrier, an unlimited demo, faster withdrawals.
- Just starting outXTB· lower entry barrier, an unlimited demo, faster KYC
- Active tradingXTB· faster withdrawals
- Advanced / professionalEXANTE· 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
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