WhichBrokerHead to head · data verified August 2026
Pepperstone vs Exness
Pepperstone wins our overall scoring by 0.5 points, but Exness still takes specific profiles.
Pillar scores
Side by side
| Criterion | Pepperstone | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.9 | 8.4 |
| Founded | 2010 | 2008 |
| Regulation | ASIC (AU), FCA (UK), CySEC (EU), DFSA (AE), BaFin (DE) | CySEC (EU), FCA (UK), FSA (SC), FSCA (ZA) |
| Min. deposit | $0 (recommended $200+) | $10 (Standard account) |
| Fees | Razor account: spreads from 0.0 pips + ~$3.50/lot commission; Standard: from 1.0 pip, no commission | Standard: spreads from 0.2 pips; Pro accounts from 0.0 + commission; no deposit/withdrawal fees |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade app |
| Markets | 1,200+ instruments: forex, indices, shares, commodities, crypto CFDs | 250+ instruments: forex, metals, crypto, energies, indices, stock CFDs |
| Demo account | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Active forex traders, Scalpers & algo traders | Traders in emerging markets, Frequent withdrawals |
Our verdict
Choose Pepperstone if you want active forex traders · scalpers & algo traders — its standout pillar in our scoring is platforms.
Choose Exness if you want traders in emerging markets · frequent withdrawals.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Pepperstone or Exness?
Pepperstone scores higher overall in our methodology (8.9 vs 8.4). Exness can still be the better pick for traders in emerging markets.
Is Pepperstone safe?
Pepperstone is overseen by ASIC (AU), FCA (UK), CySEC (EU), DFSA (AE), BaFin (DE). Our trust score for it is 8.9/10 — see the full Pepperstone review for the reasoning.
Is Exness safe?
Exness is overseen by CySEC (EU), FCA (UK), FSA (SC), FSCA (ZA). Our trust score for it is 8.0/10 — see the full Exness review for the reasoning.