Exness
Best affiliate-scale candidate ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★4.6
Add only after partner account and regional rules are clear
Exness vs IC Markets
A side-by-side look at Exness and IC Markets — score, fees, platforms and who each one actually fits best.
IC Markets
Top global candidate ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★4.9
Active partner program; confirm the available legal entity and trading conditions for your country.
Quick verdict
IC Markets scores higher overall (4.9 vs 4.6), but a higher score doesn't automatically mean it's the right pick for you.
Exness is the stronger fit for high-volume affiliate traffic, simple onboarding, global reach, while IC Markets is built more around low-spread trading, scalping, MT4/MT5/cTrader workflows.
Regulation: Exness — Multiple entities including Seychelles/FSCA and other jurisdictions. IC Markets — Global group with multiple regulated entities.
Minimum deposit: Exness — Low minimums on several account types. IC Markets — Commonly from $200, depending on entity.
Side by side
ExnessIC Markets
Best forHigh-volume affiliate traffic, simple onboarding, global reachLow-spread trading, scalping, MT4/MT5/cTrader workflows
PlatformsMT4, MT5, Exness web/mobile platformsMT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView
RegulationMultiple entities including Seychelles/FSCA and other jurisdictionsGlobal group with multiple regulated entities
Minimum depositLow minimums on several account typesCommonly from $200, depending on entity
Exness strengths
- Large global broker
- Strong affiliate program
- Fast payment positioning
IC Markets strengths
- Raw spread model
- Deep platform choice
- Strong partner program
Which one should you pick?
Pick Exness if you're mainly after high-volume affiliate traffic, simple onboarding, global reach. It stands out for large global broker and strong affiliate program.
Pick IC Markets if you're mainly after low-spread trading, scalping, MT4/MT5/cTrader workflows. It stands out for raw spread model and deep platform choice.
Common questions
Exness vs IC Markets FAQ
Is Exness better than IC Markets?
IC Markets scores higher in our rating (4.9 vs 4.6), but Exness may still be the better fit if you specifically need high-volume affiliate traffic, simple onboarding, global reach.
What's the difference in regulation between Exness and IC Markets?
Exness: Multiple entities including Seychelles/FSCA and other jurisdictions. IC Markets: Global group with multiple regulated entities.