Updated September 29, 2026 · SumCue Editorial Team
Exness vs Tradu
Exness
Higher score in this comparison
Tradu
What sets them apart
| Compare | ExnessReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | TraduReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $10Lower | $100 |
| Regulators | FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, FSCA | FCA, ASIC |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | no deposit or withdrawal fee | No deposit or withdrawal fees |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade App | MetaTrader 5, TradingView, Tradu Web Trader, Mobile Apps |
| Maximum retail leverage | 1:Unlimited | 1:30 |
| Stock trade fee | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Inactivity fee | $0 | Not confirmed |
| EUR/USD spread | Not confirmed | 0% |
Same on both: Markets (Stocks, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Metals), Investor protection (FSCS up to GBP 85,000).
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Key differences
- Exness scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.1.
- Regulators: only Exness offers CySEC, FSA Seychelles, FSCA.
- Regulators: only Tradu offers ASIC.
- Founded is lower at Exness: 2008 vs 2021.
- Exness is licensed in 2 more countries.
- Minimum deposit is lower at Exness: $10 vs $100.
- Platforms: only Exness offers MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal.
- Platforms: only Tradu offers MetaTrader 5, TradingView, Tradu Web Trader.
Our verdict on each
Exness
Exness suits beginners and day-traders who want forex, CFDs, metals, crypto and stocks under a single login, reachable from a minimum deposit of $10. Retail leverage of 1:Unlimited gives active traders room, and the listed investor protection runs through the FSCS scheme, capped at the level it states.
Tradu
Tradu suits traders who want stocks, forex, CFDs, crypto and metals in one app, with FCA and ASIC regulation behind it. Moving money in and out costs nothing, and a minimum deposit of $100 keeps the entry point low. Older platforms with longer trading histories may suit cautious buyers better.
Score breakdown
| Area | Exness | Tradu |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3Costs are minimal: stock trade fee $0, inactivity charge $0, but the minimum deposit of $10 is the main outlay, above CFI's $0. | 9.3Deposit and withdrawal fees are No deposit or withdrawal fees and the minimum deposit is $100, both friendly to small balances. |
| Offer | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Trust | 9.5Higher | 8.7 |
Side by side, item by item
| Markets | Exness | Tradu |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | Yes |
| Metals | Yes | Yes |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Exness | Tradu |
|---|---|---|
| Investing | 78 of 654 | 179 of 654 |
| Stock and ETF brokers | 48 of 358 | 133 of 358 |
| Forex brokers | 22 of 147 | 55 of 147 |
What we checked
Exness
- brokerchampion.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- brokeranalysis.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- e-trading.cn.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- exness.org: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- newyorkcityservers.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Tradu
- brokerjudge.com: 9 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- independentinvestor.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Exness | Tradu |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Not confirmed | Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Commission free, Low fees | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Beginners, Day traders | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Exness (SC) Ltd | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2008Lower | 2021 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Exness | Tradu | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $10below the median | $100above the median | $23.50 |
| Stock trade fee | $0at the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | $0at the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| EUR/USD spread | Not confirmed | 0%lowest quarter | 0.65% |
Median across 138 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Exness
Pros
- A single account covers stocks, forex and cfds, so currency, metals, crypto and stock positions sit together.
- Deposits and withdrawals carry no charge, so topping up or taking profit out adds no fee of its own.
- The platform list covers MT4, MT5 and Exness Terminal, giving desktop terminals and a mobile app off the same login.
Cons
- The minimum deposit of $10 is higher than CFI's $0, so opening a trial account costs more.
- Retail leverage of 1:Unlimited magnifies losses as readily as gains, and the median share of retail accounts that lose money is 72.13%.
- Investor protection is listed as FSCS up to GBP 85,000, a single scheme with a stated ceiling rather than cover that follows a larger balance.
Tradu
Pros
- Money moves in and out free of charge: No deposit or withdrawal fees
- Retail leverage is capped at 1:30
- Access through MetaTrader 5, TradingView and Tradu Web Trader
Cons
- A minimum deposit of $100 rules out smaller starting balances
- Metals traders have fewer peers to compare: 92 brokers in that group
- Most retail accounts in this group lose money, with a median of 72.03%
Who each suits
Exness
Who it suits
- Beginners opening a first account, since the entry outlay is only $10
- Day-traders who want forex, CFDs, metals, crypto and stocks under one login
- Active traders comfortable with retail leverage of 1:Unlimited
Who should look elsewhere
- CFI, if you would rather open an account with no minimum deposit than with $10
- bunq, if you want everyday banking on a minimum deposit of €10 rather than leveraged trading
- Fiesta Credito MX, regulated by CONDUSEF, if your need in Mexico is borrowing rather than market trading
Tradu
Who it suits
- Traders who hold positions across several markets in one account
- Anyone who trades from a phone, with mobile apps listed at MetaTrader 5, TradingView and Tradu Web Trader
- People who already use charting tools such as MetaTrader 5 or TradingView
Who should look elsewhere
- buyers saving in euro who need a lower opening balance, where bunq asks €10
- Traders who want to open with nothing at all, since CFI takes $0
- Credit seekers, as Fiesta Credito MX answers to CONDUSEF under CONDUSEF rather than a trading regulator
Questions about each
Exness
What does it cost to open and run an Exness account?+
The minimum deposit is $10, the stock trade fee is $0 and the inactivity charge is $0, so the ongoing cost of holding the account is very low. Deposits and withdrawals carry no charge either, so moving money in or out adds no fee of its own. The outlay that matters is the deposit you commit at the start.
Is my money protected if the broker fails?+
The listed protection is the FSCS scheme, with cover capped at the level stated for eligible claims. Anything held above that ceiling is not covered by the scheme, and the protection runs through the regulated entity rather than the brand name, so it is worth checking which company your account is with before you fund it. The scheme covers qualifying claims rather than trading losses.
Tradu
What does it cost to open a Tradu account?+
The minimum deposit is $100, and putting money in or taking it out is No deposit or withdrawal fees. That means the only barrier is the opening balance, with no separate charge for funding or withdrawals. It is a lighter entry than a typical large share of brokers.
How are my money and investments protected?+
Tradu is regulated by the FCA in the UK and the ASIC in Australia. Investor protection is listed as FSCS up to GBP 85,000, which sets the ceiling on compensation if the firm becomes insolvent. Trading losses on your investments are a separate matter from that protection.
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