Exness vs XM Group: Which Broker Is Better?

Exness scores higher overall on BrokrRank, mainly for lower trading costs and fast account opening. XM is the one with a UAE licence: its DIFC company, Trading Point MENA Limited, is regulated by the DFSA. If local regulation matters most to you, XM has the edge. If cost is the priority, Exness does.

How do Exness and XM Group compare?

	Exness	XM Group
BrokrRank score	4.6	4.1
Regulation & safety (35%)	4.6	3.8
Trading costs (25%)	4.9	4.2
Platforms (15%)	4.7	4.2
Asset selection (15%)	3.8	4.0
Account opening (10%)	4.9	4.9
Minimum deposit	$10	$5
Commission per lot (raw account)	$7	None (spread only)
UAE licence	None listed	DFSA (DIFC)
Key regulators	FCA, CySEC	ASIC, DFSA, CySEC
Platforms	MT4, MT5	MT4, MT5, XM WebTrader
Instruments	n/a	1,400+ Instruments

Scores follow our rating methodology. Conditions are taken from each broker's published documents and can change; check the broker's site before opening an account.

Which is cheaper, Exness or XM?

Exness scores higher on trading costs in our ratings. Both offer commission-free standard accounts and raw-spread accounts that charge a commission per lot, so the cheaper option depends on how often you trade and which account you choose. The table above shows the published minimum deposit and commission for each.

Which is better regulated for UAE traders?

XM holds a DFSA licence through Trading Point MENA Limited (ref. F003484), which is endorsed to serve retail clients. Exness does not list a UAE licence. Its group entities are licensed in the UK, Cyprus and several offshore jurisdictions, so UAE residents will be onboarded to a non-UAE entity. Always check the entity named in your client agreement.

Which has better platforms?

Both brokers centre on MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. XM adds its own web trader. Neither offers cTrader or TradingView, so if those matter to you, look at the comparison table on our main compare page.

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