Quick verdict
Exnova comes out ahead with a score of 3.5/5, against 3.0/5 for BinaryCent.
BinaryCent is best for: Experienced traders who want weekly tournaments
Avoid BinaryCent if: You have a small budget or dislike bonus conditions
Exnova is best for: Traders who want a capable platform with a small budget
Avoid Exnova if: You need a licensed broker or an external complaint route
Scores side by side
BinaryCent 3.0/5
- Platform & apps3.8
- Costs & minimums2.9
- Payments3.7
- Support3.6
- Regulation & transparency1.5
Exnova 3.5/5
- Platform & apps4.2
- Costs & minimums4.0
- Payments3.8
- Support3.6
- Regulation & transparency2.0
First look: the two websites
About BinaryCent and Exnova
BinaryCent (2017). BinaryCent has offered binary options, forex and CFDs since 2017 through its own browser platform. It targets active traders with tournaments and deposit bonuses.
Exnova (2021). Exnova launched in 2021 and offers fixed-time (binary) options, digital options and leveraged CFDs on one platform. Its interface looks and works much like the larger established platforms: one chart, an amount, an expiry and up or down, with more advanced tools one click away.
Regulation and safetyWinner: Exnova
Neither BinaryCent nor Exnova is authorised by a top-tier regulator such as the FCA, CySEC or ASIC. Both operate through offshore companies, so there is no compensation scheme and no regulator in your country to complain to.
Official warnings and alert-list entries in our sources: BinaryCent 0, Exnova 0.
| Feature | BinaryCent | Exnova |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | No. Cent Projects Ltd operates it offshore without a financial licence. | No. Its operator, Digital Smart LLC, is registered in St Vincent and the Grenadines; the Cyprus company only handles payments. |
| Regulator warnings on record | – | – |
| Dispute body | No external dispute body | No external dispute body |
On transparency and safety we score Exnova higher (2.0 vs 1.5).
Minimum deposit and feesWinner: Exnova
Exnova is cheaper to start with: the minimum deposit is $10, against $250 at BinaryCent. The smallest trade is $0.10 at BinaryCent and $1 at Exnova.
| Feature | BinaryCent | Exnova |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $250 | $10 |
| Minimum trade | $0.10 | $1 |
| Fees | Bonus turnover reported at 40x; USD 250 minimum top-up | First withdrawal each month free, then 2% (max. USD 30); inactivity fee |
| Withdrawal fees | No platform fee advertised | First withdrawal each month free, then 2% (max. USD 30) |
| Inactivity fee | Check the current terms | Charged after 90 days without activity |
| Bonus | 20–100% deposit bonuses; turnover reported at 40x | No standard deposit bonus; tournaments with small entry fees |
Payouts and the win rate you needWinner: BinaryCent
BinaryCent advertises the higher maximum payout (95% vs 90%). That lowers the win rate you need to break even from 52.6% to 51.3%.
| Feature | BinaryCent | Exnova |
|---|---|---|
| Max. payout | 95% | 90% |
| Break-even win rate | 51.3% | 52.6% |
| Note | 95% is the advertised maximum; VIP adds a payout boost | Up to about 90% on fixed-time options; varies by asset and time of day |
Advertised maximums apply to selected assets at the best times. Check the payout shown on the trade ticket before you open a trade; it is often lower.
Platform and mobile appWinner: Exnova
BinaryCent. A browser platform with short expiries from seconds, tournaments and account-level boosts.
Exnova. Proprietary web platform with a desktop app, several chart types, indicators and drawing tools. It is one of the more capable interfaces in this ranking and runs smoothly even on modest hardware.
| Feature | BinaryCent | Exnova |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Web, Android, iOS | Web, Desktop app, Android, iOS |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone | Yes | Yes |
| Extras | Account tiers, Tournaments | Lowest minimum, Own platform, Advanced charts, Desktop app, Tournaments |
Assets and expiry times
| Feature | BinaryCent | Exnova |
|---|---|---|
| Number of assets | 160+ | 250+ |
| Markets | Forex, Crypto, Commodities, Stocks, Indices | Forex, Crypto, Commodities, Stocks, Indices, ETFs |
| Expiry times | From 5 seconds | 1 minute – 1 hour (fixed time); custom on digital options |
Deposits and withdrawalsWinner: Exnova
BinaryCent. Minimum withdrawal USD 20; faster processing on higher tiers.
Exnova. Withdrawals require completed identity verification and usually take 1–3 business days. User reviews include repeated complaints about delayed or blocked withdrawals, so start with a small amount and test a withdrawal before you deposit more.
| Feature | BinaryCent | Exnova |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit methods | Bank cards, Crypto | Bank cards, E-wallets, Crypto, Local methods |
| Withdrawal methods | Bank cards, Crypto | Bank cards, E-wallets, Crypto, Local methods |
| Minimum withdrawal | $20 | $10 |
| Withdrawal time | Faster on higher tiers | 1–3 business days per the broker; user complaints report delays |
Demo accountWinner: Exnova
Only Exnova offers a free demo account in our sources.
| Feature | BinaryCent | Exnova |
|---|---|---|
| Demo balance | No | $10,000 |
| Try without registering | – | – |
Customer supportDraw
| Feature | BinaryCent | Exnova |
|---|---|---|
| Support channels | Live chat, Email | Live chat, Email, Help centre |
| Support | 3.6/5 | 3.6/5 |
Where you can use themDraw
BinaryCent accepts clients in 38 of the countries we cover, Exnova in 38.
Pros and cons
BinaryCent
- +Trades from USD 0.10
- +Weekly trading tournaments
- +Payouts advertised up to 95%
- +Crypto deposits accepted
- −Highest minimum deposit in this ranking: USD 250, also for top-ups
- −No regulator; third-party reports of warning-list entries
- −Bonuses require heavy turnover before withdrawal
- −No free demo account confirmed
Exnova
- +USD 10 minimum deposit and trades from USD 1
- +Polished platform on web, desktop, Android and iOS
- +Free USD 10,000 demo account
- +More than 250 assets, including stocks and ETFs
- −No licence from a government regulator
- −Short track record: launched in 2021
- −Recurring user complaints about delayed or blocked withdrawals
- −Withdrawal fee after the first free withdrawal each month
Verdict: BinaryCent or Exnova?
Exnova wins 4 of 7 categories in this comparison. Exnova comes out ahead with a score of 3.5/5, against 3.0/5 for BinaryCent.
Our pick: Exnova
Exnova is best for: Traders who want a capable platform with a small budget
Whichever you choose, start with the demo, keep your first deposit small and test a withdrawal before you add more. Binary options are high-risk and most retail traders lose money.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, BinaryCent or Exnova?
On our score Exnova is ahead (3.5/5 vs 3.0/5). Exnova is best for: Traders who want a capable platform with a small budget. BinaryCent is best for: Experienced traders who want weekly tournaments.
Which has the lower minimum deposit, BinaryCent or Exnova?
Exnova is cheaper to start with: the minimum deposit is $10, against $250 at BinaryCent.
Which pays more, BinaryCent or Exnova?
BinaryCent advertises the higher maximum payout (95% vs 90%). That lowers the win rate you need to break even from 52.6% to 51.3%.
Are BinaryCent and Exnova regulated?
Neither holds a licence from a top-tier regulator such as the FCA, CySEC or ASIC. Both operate through offshore companies, so your money has limited protection.