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Rating
Exness
4.7
Saxo Bank
4.5
Model score
Exness
92
Saxo Bank
80
Regulation
Exness
FSCA (South Africa), FSA (Seychelles), CBCS (Curaçao), FSC (BVI), FSC (Mauritius)
Saxo Bank
Highly secure and trusted, operating as a licensed bank. It is authorized by seven Tier-1 regulators globally, including the FCA (UK), FSA (Denmark), FINMA (Switzerland), ASIC (Australia), MAS (Singapore), and JFSA (Japan).
Spreads
Exness
Spreads start from 0.0 pips on Raw & Zero accounts, and from 0.3 pips on Standard accounts. Ultra-fast market execution backed by proprietary algorithmic order routing and stop-out protection.
Saxo Bank
Spreads vary significantly by account tier. Classic accounts have average industry spreads, while VIP accounts can see minimum spreads as low as 0.4 pips on major pairs like the EUR/USD. Saxo provides highly reliable, bank-grade execution liquidity.
Fees
Exness
Standard & Cent accounts are commission-free with low spread-only pricing. Raw Spread and Zero accounts offer zero-pip spreads with commissions starting from $3.50 per lot per side.
Saxo Bank
Forex trading is generally commission-free, with costs baked into the spread (except for trades under 50,000 units, which incur a small ticket fee). Custody fees and inactivity fees may apply depending on the region and account tier, though they are reduced or waived for higher-tier accounts.
Platforms
Exness
MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), Exness Terminal, Exness Trade App
Saxo Bank
Saxo does not use MetaTrader. Instead, it offers its world-class proprietary suite: SaxoTraderGO (a highly intuitive web and mobile platform) and SaxoTraderPRO (an advanced, customizable desktop platform designed for active professionals).
Account types
Exness
Standard, Standard Cent, Raw Spread, Zero, Pro, Swap-Free (Islamic)
Saxo Bank
Offers three main tiers that determine pricing and perks: Classic, Platinum, and VIP. All accounts operate on the same platforms, but higher tiers unlock dedicated support, exclusive events, and lower spreads.
Min deposit
Exness
$10
Saxo Bank
$0 for the entry-level Classic account. (Note: Upgrading to Platinum requires a minimum of $200,000, and VIP requires $1,000,000, or equivalent high-volume trading points).
| Topic | Exness | Saxo Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Model score | 92 | 80 |
| Regulation | FSCA (South Africa), FSA (Seychelles), CBCS (Curaçao), FSC (BVI), FSC (Mauritius) | Highly secure and trusted, operating as a licensed bank. It is authorized by seven Tier-1 regulators globally, including the FCA (UK), FSA (Denmark), FINMA (Switzerland), ASIC (Australia), MAS (Singapore), and JFSA (Japan). |
| Spreads | Spreads start from 0.0 pips on Raw & Zero accounts, and from 0.3 pips on Standard accounts. Ultra-fast market execution backed by proprietary algorithmic order routing and stop-out protection. | Spreads vary significantly by account tier. Classic accounts have average industry spreads, while VIP accounts can see minimum spreads as low as 0.4 pips on major pairs like the EUR/USD. Saxo provides highly reliable, bank-grade execution liquidity. |
| Fees | Standard & Cent accounts are commission-free with low spread-only pricing. Raw Spread and Zero accounts offer zero-pip spreads with commissions starting from $3.50 per lot per side. | Forex trading is generally commission-free, with costs baked into the spread (except for trades under 50,000 units, which incur a small ticket fee). Custody fees and inactivity fees may apply depending on the region and account tier, though they are reduced or waived for higher-tier accounts. |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), Exness Terminal, Exness Trade App | Saxo does not use MetaTrader. Instead, it offers its world-class proprietary suite: SaxoTraderGO (a highly intuitive web and mobile platform) and SaxoTraderPRO (an advanced, customizable desktop platform designed for active professionals). |
| Account types | Standard, Standard Cent, Raw Spread, Zero, Pro, Swap-Free (Islamic) | Offers three main tiers that determine pricing and perks: Classic, Platinum, and VIP. All accounts operate on the same platforms, but higher tiers unlock dedicated support, exclusive events, and lower spreads. |
| Min deposit | $10 | $0 for the entry-level Classic account. (Note: Upgrading to Platinum requires a minimum of $200,000, and VIP requires $1,000,000, or equivalent high-volume trading points). |