Exness and Axi look alike on paper, so the real differences are easy to miss. Both offer MT4 and MT5 and a range of commission-free and commission accounts.
The gaps show in stop out and the first deposit. Exness lists a 0% stop out on all five accounts, while Axi states no single level on its official pages for Japan (checked October 2026).
After reading, you can match your own priority to one of the two and know which figures to confirm in the client portal before you deposit.
Exness vs Axi: the short answer
- Stop out: Exness lists 0% on all five accounts. Axi states no single level on its official pages for Japan
- Maximum leverage: Exness 1:2000 (unlimited if eligible); Axi 1:1000
- Accounts: Exness has five; Axi has three (Standard, Premium, Elite)
- First deposit: Axi Standard has no set minimum. At Exness it depends on region and payment method
- Bonus: no Exness bonus could be confirmed. Axi runs JP25Axi, planned to end at the end of October
- Platforms: both list MT4 and MT5. Axi also lists the Axi app (Standard only) and copy trading
Exness and Axi are advertisers on this site, and we receive referral rewards when accounts are opened. Figures are listed minimums and maximums, not the terms of your own account. Confirm current terms on the official pages. Forex and CFD trading can lose some or all of your deposit.
Exness vs Axi: operating entity and regulation
Which company serves you depends on your country of residence and the screen shown at registration. Check that screen instead of relying on memory or reviews.
| Item | Exness | Axi |
|---|---|---|
| Entity listed on this site | Exness (SC) Ltd | AxiTrader LLC |
| Registration / membership | Seychelles FSA (SD025) | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines FSA registration (4303 LLC 2025); member of The Financial Commission |
| Confirm the entity | Shown at registration | Shown at registration |
| Japanese-language support | Japanese Help Centre | Japanese website and Help Centre |
※ The Exness entity can differ by country of residence. The Axi registration shown is that of AxiTrader LLC, the entity listed for clients in Japan.
Exness vs Axi accounts, spreads and commissions
Exness lists five accounts and Axi lists three. The table puts the main figures side by side.
| Item | Exness | Axi |
|---|---|---|
| Accounts | Standard Cent, Standard, Pro, Raw Spread, Zero | Standard, Premium, Elite |
| Commission-free accounts | Standard Cent from 0.3 pips, Standard from 0.2 pips, Pro from 0.1 pips | Standard: from 0.7 pips on EUR/USD |
| Commission accounts | Raw Spread from 0.0 pips (up to USD 3.50 each side per lot); Zero from 0.0 pips (from USD 0.05 each side per lot) | Premium from 0.0 pips (USD 4.5 round turn per lot); Elite from 0.0 pips (USD 3.5 round turn per lot) |
| Spread basis | Minimum spread in the official Help Centre (variable) | Minimum EUR/USD spread on the official account types page (variable) |
Spreads are variable and the figures shown are minimums. Even a 0.0 pip account adds a commission.
Exness states its commission per side and Axi states it per round turn. Convert them to the same basis before adding them to the spread.
Exness account types compared: Standard Cent, Standard, Pro, Raw Spread and Zero
Axi account types and spreads: Standard, Premium and Elite compared
Exness vs Axi leverage, margin call and stop out
Stop out is the margin level at which positions are closed automatically. Margin call is the earlier warning level.
| Item | Exness | Axi |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum leverage | 1:2000 by default; 1:Unlimited if eligible on equity of 0 to 4,999.99 USD | 1:1000 (Standard, Premium and Elite) |
| Leverage conditions | 5,000 to 29,999.99 USD: 1:2000. 30,000 to 99,999.99 USD: 1:1000. 100,000 USD or more: 1:500 | May change with account, instrument and balance. Check the registration screen and current terms |
| Margin call | 60% on Standard Cent and Standard; 30% on Pro, Raw Spread and Zero | Notice when the margin level falls below 100% (official Help Centre) |
| Stop out | 0% on all five accounts | No single level stated on the official pages for Japan |
※ Exness lists a 20% stop out for clients registered through Exness (KE) Limited and Exness (JO) Limited. It raises the stop out for stocks to 100% when market risk is high.
A 0% stop out keeps positions open until the margin level reaches 0%, so losses can grow large. Axi states no single level on its official pages, so confirm it on your account screen and in the terms before opening.
Exness leverage, margin call and stop out explained
Axi leverage and stop out: up to 1:1000 and the margin call level
Exness vs Axi minimum deposit and funding
| Item | Exness | Axi |
|---|---|---|
| First deposit | Depends on region and payment method; see the amount in your client portal | Standard: no set minimum. Premium: USD 500 first deposit. Elite: USD 25,000 first deposit |
| Minimum per method | Shown per method in the client portal | Crypto USD 30, Neteller USD 5, Skrill and PayPal USD 10. Peska and Global Money Transfer are shown in the portal |
| Deposit fees | No Exness processing fee. Payment providers and banks may charge their own | No Axi fee within the monthly limit. Intermediary banks may charge their own |
| Crediting | Processing time is shown per method in the portal | E-wallets and internet banking transfer: instant; crypto: 0 to 15 minutes |
| Withdrawals | Request under the Withdrawal tab. No Exness withdrawal fee | Request under the Funds tab. Funds go back by the same method as the deposit (Return to Source) |
| Name on the payment | No third-party payments; must match the account name | No third-party payments; the account holder only |
※ The Exness Help Centre does not state a minimum for the Standard accounts, while this site's broker data lists all accounts as region-based. Axi's official account types page (checked 17 October 2026) shows a recommended minimum of USD 100 for Standard. The body text uses this site's broker data.
The Axi Premium and Elite first deposits are the amounts needed to start trading on that account. Premium has no limit on later deposits. Ask Axi support about later Elite deposits.
Exness deposits and withdrawals: methods, fees, timing and name rules
Axi deposits and withdrawals: methods, minimums, timing and withdrawal rules
Exness vs Axi platforms and copy trading
- Exness: MT4 and MT5. You can also log in through the Exness Trade app
- Axi: MT4 and MT5. The Axi trading app is available on the Standard account only
- Axi: the Axi Copy Trading app links an MT4 or MT5 account for copying
- Axi: followers have no minimum deposit requirement, and may owe a performance fee
- Axi: the Axi Select funding programme needs a deposit of at least USD 500 to join
- Exness: copy trading has not been confirmed on this site
Premium and Elite trade on MT4 and MT5. If you want the app or copy trading, check Axi Standard first.
Exness login guide: Personal Area, MT4 and MT5, and the app
How to use Axi copy trading: app setup, fees and risk settings
Exness vs Axi bonuses and promotions
- Exness: no registration or deposit bonus could be confirmed, and none is listed on this site. We do not say there is none
- Axi: 25% cushion-type deposit bonus (JP25Axi). 25% of the first deposit, up to USD 500, minimum deposit USD 125
- Axi: JP25Axi is for residents of Japan, planned to end at the end of October. Axi Select participants are excluded
- Axi: the 100% bonus (AXI100) is not open to residents of Japan; check the eligible countries in its terms
Credits are for trading and cannot be withdrawn directly. Check the terms each time a limited-time promotion runs.
The end date and the October terms of JP25Axi follow the client portal and Axi's terms.
JP25Axi 25% cushion-type deposit bonus on this site
Is there an Exness bonus? Where to check registration and deposit bonuses
Exness or Axi first: by what you value most
| What you value | Check first | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Low spread without commission | Exness Standard and Pro | From 0.2 and 0.1 pips. Axi Standard is from 0.7 pips |
| Keeping the first deposit small | Axi Standard | No set first deposit. Exness depends on region and method |
| Maximum leverage | Exness | 1:2000 (unlimited if eligible). Axi is 1:1000 |
| Knowing the stop out level | Both account screens and terms | Exness 0%. Axi states no single level |
| App or copy trading | Axi | Lists the Axi app (Standard) and copy trading |
| A limited-time bonus | Axi | JP25Axi, planned to end at the end of October. No Exness bonus confirmed |
- 01Pick one priority
Choose the condition you cannot give up: spread, leverage, deposit size, platforms or bonus.
- 02Narrow the accounts with the tables
Compare the candidate accounts in the tables above. Add commission to the spread.
- 03Confirm current terms at registration
Check the entity, stop out level and minimum deposit on the registration screen and in the terms. Open the account in your own name.
Figures change by region and over time. Use this article as a checklist, then confirm each number in the client portal.
Exness on this site: accounts, entity and account opening steps
Axi on this site: accounts, promotions and account opening steps
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the difference between Exness and Axi?
A. The biggest gaps are stop out and the first deposit. Exness lists 0% on all five accounts, and Axi states no single level. Axi Standard has no set first deposit, while Exness depends on region and payment method.
Q. Which has the tighter spread, Exness or Axi?
A. The lowest listed spread is 0.0 pips on both. Among commission-free accounts, Exness Pro lists 0.1 pips and Axi Standard lists 0.7 pips on EUR/USD. The bases differ and commissions apply, so compare the total.
Q. What is the maximum leverage at Exness and Axi?
A. Exness lists 1:2000 by default, and unlimited if eligible. Axi lists 1:1000 on all three accounts. Both can change with account type, balance and other conditions.
Q. Do Exness and Axi offer a bonus?
A. No Exness bonus could be confirmed. Axi runs a 25% cushion-type deposit bonus (JP25Axi), planned to end at the end of October. The 100% bonus (AXI100) is not open to residents of Japan.
Q. What is the minimum deposit at Exness and Axi?
A. At Exness it depends on region and payment method, and you see it after registering. At Axi, Standard has no set minimum, Premium needs USD 500 and Elite needs USD 25,000 as a first deposit.
Sources and conditions
- Exness official Help Center: Trading account types (checked 20 October 2026) →
- Exness official Help Center: Leverage (checked 20 October 2026) →
- Exness official Help Center: Margin call and stop out levels by account type (checked 20 October 2026) →
- Exness official Help Center: General deposit rules (checked 20 October 2026) →
- Axi official: Trading accounts (checked 17 October 2026) →
- Axi Help Centre: What is a margin call? (checked 17 October 2026) →
- Axi official Help Centre: Minimum deposit (checked 26 September 2026) →
- Axi official: Axi Copy Trading app (checked 27 September 2026) →
- Exness on this site →
- Axi on this site →
- JP25Axi 25% cushion-type deposit bonus on this site →
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