EXANTE vs XTB
Detailed side-by-side broker comparison
EXANTE (MiFID/CySEC, minimum deposit $10,000) and XTB (FCA/KNF, minimum deposit $0) are two regulated brokers competing for retail investors in the CIS and EU markets. This comparison is built from verified data on fees, available instruments, trading platforms and country access — so you can see exactly where each broker wins before you open an account.
Across 9 fee categories we track, XTB comes out cheaper in 4, while EXANTE wins only 1. For active traders this gap compounds over time — commission, FX markup and custody fees are the three that hurt portfolio returns the most. Both brokers offer access to 6 instrument categories, so asset coverage is not a differentiator here.
Both brokers have similar entry requirements, so the decision comes down to fees and instruments. EXANTE supports 2 trading platforms, XTB supports 2.
Trust dimensions side by side
Where it's safer
Five trust dimensions per our methodology. The further from the centre — the stronger. Dashed line is the industry median.
XTB leads on the combined score — 100/100 vs 83/100. Industry median is 72.
Overview
XTB leads with 4 out of 9 objective metrics. On fees specifically, XTB wins 4 of 9 categories.
Fees & Commissions
Fee scenario
Approximate — based on listed fees only. Real costs depend on instrument, currency conversion and individual trade size.
Instruments & Markets
600k+ instruments · 6k+ instrumentsRegulators & investor protection
- CySEC—Cyprus (EU)
- FCA—United Kingdom
- Additional licences on file: MFSA.
- FCA—United Kingdom
- KNF—Poland (EU)
- CySEC—Cyprus (EU)
Both brokers operate under Tier-1 jurisdictions, so regulatory oversight strength is comparable.
Account & Support
EXANTE
XTB
Pros & Cons
EXANTE
- 600,000+ instruments across 50+ markets — widest cross-border retail coverage
- MFSA (Malta) + CySEC + FCA coverage — explicit ICF €20k client compensation
- Direct execution / no payment-for-order-flow
- Multi-currency base account ($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 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)
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
- Multi-regulator coverage: FCA (UK), KNF (Poland), CySEC (EU passporting)
- Wide instrument selection (6k+)
- Above-threshold pricing aggressive: 0.2% commission with £10 minimum
- No options or futures — derivatives are CFD-only
- Demo expires after 30 days of inactivity
- Trustpilot 'fake reviews removed' notice on broker page
- Trustpilot flagged reviews for removal · 3.6/5 from 2701
Who each broker is for
Verdict
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 600,000+ 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.
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 fees, lower entry barrier, faster withdrawals.
- Just starting outXTB· lower entry barrier, faster KYC
- Active tradingXTB· lower fees, 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.
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