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Exness vs IC Markets 2026
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Exness and IC Markets across regulation, trading costs, platforms, and more.
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Detailed Comparison
Overview
Trading Costs
Platforms & Features
Instruments
Exness vs IC Markets: Our Analysis
Overall Verdict
With an overall score of 84.2/100 vs 81/100, IC Markets slightly edges out Exness by 3.2 points. Both brokers are closely matched, so your choice should come down to specific features that matter most to you.
Trading Costs
On the EUR/USD pair, Exness offers an average spread of 0.10 pips with a $7.00 round-turn commission, while IC Markets comes in at 0.10 pips with a $6.00 commission. Both brokers offer identical EUR/USD spreads. Minimum deposit is $10 at Exness and $200 at IC Markets.
Regulation & Safety
Exness holds 5 regulatory licenses with a highest tier of Tier 1 (FCA, CySEC, FSCA), while IC Markets has 5 licenses at Tier 1 (ASIC, CySEC, CMA). Both brokers are equally regulated.
Platform Comparison
Exness offers MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal — uniquely offering Exness Terminal which IC Markets does not have. IC Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, with exclusive access to cTrader, TradingView. IC Markets provides a wider platform selection.
Who Should Choose Which?
Exness suits a broad range of trading styles, while IC Markets is better for cost-conscious traders, beginners seeking education, traders who want advanced tools, traders who prioritize safety, traders wanting a wide instrument range. Both brokers offer demo accounts, so you can test each before committing real funds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on our testing, IC Markets scores higher overall at 84.2/100 compared to Exness's 81/100. However, "better" depends on your priorities — Exness may be superior in specific categories like certain niche features.
Both brokers offer identical EUR/USD average spreads of 0.10 pips. Compare their GBP/USD and USD/JPY spreads in the detailed table above to spot differences.
IC Markets scores higher for regulation and trust at 82/100, holding licenses from ASIC, CySEC, CMA. Exness scores 72/100 with FCA, CySEC, FSCA.
For beginners, IC Markets is the stronger choice with an education and research score of 62/100. It offers webinars, and a free demo account. Exness scores 60/100 for education.
Yes, there is no restriction on having accounts with both Exness and IC Markets simultaneously. Many experienced traders maintain accounts with multiple brokers to take advantage of each broker's strengths — for example, using one for its lower spreads on majors and another for its wider instrument range or better platform features.
Reviewed by
Neil CNeil C is a financial markets analyst and forex trading specialist with over 10 years of experience evaluating broker platforms, trading conditions, and regulatory frameworks. He has personally tested accounts with dozens of brokers and brings a data-driven methodology to every review.
Last updated: April 2026