Exness takes it, 4 criteria to 1.
A TrueBroker comparison puts two brokers on the same scale: trust scores out of 10, built from regulation, fees, platform, support and verified trader reviews, recomputed daily.
Where does each broker win?
On the five criteria, Exness scores higher on fees (9.3 to 9.0), platform (9.3 to 7.3), support (7.0 to 6.5) and trader reviews (8.2 to 6.7), while CMC Markets scores higher on regulation (6.8 to 6.0).
| Criterion | Exness | CMC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | 6.0 | 6.8 |
| Fees | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Platform | 9.3 | 7.3 |
| Support | 7.0 | 6.5 |
| Trader reviews | 8.2 | 6.7 |
| Trust score | 8.0 | 7.3 |
How do the facts compare?
| Exness | CMC Markets | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 | 1989 |
| Headquarters | CY | GB |
| Minimum deposit | $10 (Standard), $200 (Pro, Zero, Raw Spread) | No minimum |
| Maximum leverage | not disclosed | 1:200 |
What is Exness best at?
- CySEC licence 178/12 and FCA licence 730729 both confirmed on-register
- Also holds confirmed FSCA (51024), CMA Kenya (162) and Mauritius FSC licences
- Raw Spread account costs about USD 5 round turn per lot on EURUSD
What is CMC Markets best at?
- FCA licences 173730, 170627 and 948126 confirmed on the register (UK)
- BaFin licence 154814 confirmed on the register (Germany)
- ASIC licences AFSL 238054 and 246381 confirmed on the register (Australia)
Full detail, licence tables and the evidence behind every number: read the Exness review and the CMC Markets review. Scores are recomputed daily and this page updates with them.
FAQ
Is Exness regulated more strongly than CMC Markets?
CMC Markets scores better on regulation, 6.8 of 10 to 6.0. The licence detail lives in each full review.
Which has better fees, Exness or CMC Markets?
Exness scores better on fees, 9.3 of 10 to 9.0. The full cost breakdown is in each review.
So which broker is safer?
Exness is the safer pick here, scoring 8.0 of 10 against CMC Markets’s 7.3 on regulation, fees, platform, support and verified trader reviews. Both brokers are re-scored daily and this comparison updates with them.
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