Dupoin and Windsor Brokers go head to head on regulation, pricing, and platform access. The tension centers on safety, costs, and trader suitability.
Windsor Brokers edges Dupoin on overall quality due to stronger regulation and investor protections. Its EU-backed oversight and broader instrument coverage justify the lead.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose Dupoin if…
Choose Dupoin if you want the lowest entry cost with a $30 minimum and IDR funding. You trade under Indonesian regulators with segregated funds, but there is no negative balance protection, no investor compensation scheme, and no top-tier regulatory licence.
Choose Windsor Brokers if…
Choose Windsor Brokers if you want ECN pricing with 0.0 pip spreads and an $8 commission per lot, plus access to more than 200 instruments and multilingual support. You also benefit from CySEC and FSCA oversight, investor protection, and a larger instrument universe.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
Windsor Brokers offers tighter spreads from 0.00 pips vs 1.50 pips for Dupoin, reducing trading costs.
| Editorial score | 3.6/ 5 | 4.0/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 3.6 / 5 | 4.2 / 5▲ |
Pros
BAPPEBTI-licensed and OJK-registered, full Indonesian regulatory compliance
OJK registration no. 2025020000000412 is publicly verifiable
Offers both MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5
Local Indonesian bank transfer funding with IDR accounts
Client funds held in segregated accounts
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Dupoin | Windsor Brokers |
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| 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 | Fail | Pass |
The scores are close: Dupoin rates 3.6/5 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.
Windsor Brokers starts from 0 pips, tighter than Dupoin's 1.5 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
Dupoin has $30, while Windsor Brokers requires at least $100. This makes Dupoin more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Dupoin is regulated by BAPPEBTI, OJK. 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, two factors stand out: Dupoin requires a lower minimum deposit ($30), lowering the barrier to entry, and Windsor Brokers provides negative balance protection, capping losses at your deposit amount. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
Dupoin lists maximum leverage of 100:1, 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.
Windsor Brokers charges $8 per lot on commission-based accounts. Commission details for Dupoin are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing.
Dupoin supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while Windsor Brokers supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4.
Windsor Brokers wins for safety and regulation with CySEC and FSCA oversight.
Windsor Brokers suits active traders with ECN pricing, higher leverage, and more instruments.
Windsor Brokers is better suited for scalpers: tighter spreads from 0.00 pips.
Dupoin is best for beginners due to a low $30 minimum and IDR funding.
Windsor Brokers offers more instruments with 200 options.
Equally matched for platform choice since both offer MT4 and MT5.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 3.5 / 5 | 4.0 / 5▲ |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 3.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5▲ |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 3.5 / 5 | 4.0 / 5▲ |
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| Founded | 2020 | 1988 |
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| Headquarters | Jakarta, Indonesia | Nicosia, Cyprus |
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| Min Deposit | $30▼ lower | $100 |
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| Spreads From | 1.5 pips | 0 pips▼ lower |
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| Commission / lot | N/A | $8/lot |
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| N/A | 0.8 pips |
| Max Leverage | 100:1 | 500:1▲ higher |
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| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit card | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | BAPPEBTI OJK | CySEC FSCA |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 | MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 |
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| Active bonuses |
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Raw spread account available
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
Mobile trading app available
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Pros
35+ years of continuous operation, one of the longest track records in retail forex
CySEC regulated with EU investor protections
ECN Zero account from 0.0 pips + $8 commission
Islamic swap-free accounts available
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Cons
Only available to Indonesian residents, no international clients
Shorter operating history than established domestic peers
Narrow product range limited to forex and commodity futures
Leverage capped at 100:1 under BAPPEBTI rules
No top-tier regulatory licence
No negative balance protection
No investor compensation scheme
No proprietary platform
Limited charting capabilities
Support available in limited languages
Cons
Platform limited to MT4 and MT5, no cTrader or proprietary option
$100 minimum deposit on standard accounts
ECN commission slightly above IC Markets and Pepperstone
No top-tier regulatory licence
Limited charting capabilities
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Score 3.6 / 5
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