AMarketsvs
Windsor BrokersForex Broker Comparison
AMarkets and Windsor Brokers are measured on pricing, platforms, and regulation. The tension centers on ECN access, instrument breadth, and investor protections.
Our Verdict
Windsor Brokers winsby 0.2 pts
Windsor Brokers has the higher editorial score (4.0 vs 3.8), making it the overall winner of this comparison.
No commercial relationship. The verdict and scores are entirely editorial. No payment influences this comparison.
Key Differences
- 1Windsor has investor compensation; AMarkets does not.
- 2AMarkets offers 250 instruments; Windsor offers 200.
- 3Windsor provides negative balance protection; AMarkets does not.
Who should choose AMarkets vs Windsor Brokers?
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose AMarkets if…
Choose AMarkets if you want full ECN pricing with a $6/lot commission and access to MT4, MT5, and cTrader. It offers 250 instruments and keeps client funds in segregated accounts but provides no investor compensation scheme.
Choose Windsor Brokers if…
Choose Windsor Brokers if you prefer CySEC regulation, investor compensation, and negative balance protection. It offers 200 instruments on MT4 and MT5 with an ECN Zero account from 0.0 pips and $8 per lot.
Verdict by Trader Profile
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
Best for low cost trading
It’s a tie
Both equally suited
Both brokers offer spreads from 0.00 pips.
Best for safety & regulation
Recommended
AMarkets vs Windsor Brokers: Side-by-Side Forex Broker Comparison
Score
= highlighted score shows which broker leads in that category| Editorial score | 3.8/ 5 | 4.0/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 3.4 / 5 | 4.2 / 5▲ |
AMarkets vs Windsor Brokers Forex Broker Pros & Cons
Pros
MT4, MT5, and cTrader all available
Competitive $6 round-turn ECN commission
Mature PAMM platform with full performance transparency
No inactivity fee
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Raw spread account available
AMarkets vs Windsor Brokers: Detailed Category Breakdown
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
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criteria wins
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criteria wins
Highlighted rows show where the two brokers differ
| Criteria | AMarkets | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Fail | Fail |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Fail | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS) | Fail | Pass |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Pass | Pass |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Pass | Pass |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| MT4/MT5 available | Pass | Pass |
| Proprietary platform | Fail | Fail |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Fail | Fail |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Pass |
AMarkets vs Windsor Brokers: Frequently Asked Questions
The scores are close: AMarkets rates 3.8/5 and Windsor Brokers rates 4/5. Windsor Brokers has a marginal edge in our scoring, but the difference is small enough that your specific priorities — fees, platforms, or regulatory jurisdiction — should guide the final choice.
Both AMarkets and Windsor Brokers start from 0 pips, making them equivalent on this metric. Compare commissions and account types to evaluate total trading costs.
Both AMarkets and Windsor Brokers require a minimum deposit of $100 to open a live trading account.
AMarkets is regulated by SVGFSA. Windsor Brokers is regulated by CySEC, FSCA. Confirm a broker's current regulatory status on the relevant regulator's public register before opening an account.
For beginners, Windsor Brokers provides negative balance protection, capping losses at your deposit amount. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each broker's site before deciding.
AMarkets lists maximum leverage of 3000:1, while Windsor Brokers lists up to 500:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
AMarkets charges $6 per lot, lower than Windsor Brokers's $8 per lot. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day.
AMarkets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while Windsor Brokers supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. AMarkets has exclusive access to cTrader.
