easyMarkets and Windsor Brokers go head to head on regulation, platform options, and pricing. The tension hinges on safety standards versus platform flexibility.
easyMarkets and Windsor Brokers are closely matched overall, with top-tier regulation distinguishing easyMarkets.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose easyMarkets if…
Choose easyMarkets if you want top-tier regulation and a proprietary platform. You also access a very low $25 minimum deposit.
Choose Windsor Brokers if…
Choose Windsor Brokers if you value ECN pricing and a long operating history. You get MT4/MT5 access with an ECN Zero account from 0.0 pips and $8 per lot.
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 0.70 pips for easyMarkets, reducing trading costs.
| Editorial score | 3.9/ 5 | 4.0/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 3.9 / 5 | 4.2 / 5▲ |
Pros
Fixed spreads with no-slippage guarantee on web platform
Unique dealCancellation feature to undo losing trades
Very low $25 minimum deposit
CySEC, ASIC regulated
Client funds held in segregated accounts
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | easyMarkets | Windsor Brokers |
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| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Pass | Fail |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS) | Pass | Pass |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Fail | 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 | Pass | 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 |
The scores are close: easyMarkets rates 3.9/5 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 easyMarkets's 0.7 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
easyMarkets has $25, while Windsor Brokers requires at least $100. This makes easyMarkets more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
easyMarkets holds top-tier regulation (ASIC, CNV, HCMC), providing stronger investor protections. Windsor Brokers may be regulated but does not hold top-tier status in our data. Verify regulatory status on each regulator's public register before depositing funds.
For beginners, two factors stand out: easyMarkets requires a lower minimum deposit ($25), lowering the barrier to entry, and both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
easyMarkets lists maximum leverage of 400:1, 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 easyMarkets are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing.
easyMarkets supports MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4, while Windsor Brokers supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. easyMarkets has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
easyMarkets wins for safety and regulation due to multiple regulators and segregated funds.
Windsor Brokers suits active traders with ECN Zero pricing and higher leverage up to 500:1.
Windsor Brokers is better suited for scalpers: raw/ECN spreads available, tighter spreads from 0.00 pips.
easyMarkets wins for platform choice with a proprietary platform alongside MT4 and MT5.
easyMarkets wins for beginners with a very low $25 minimum deposit.
Equally matched for instrument variety.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 3.8 / 5 | 4.0 / 5▲ |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.0 / 5▲ | 3.8 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 3.9 / 5 | 4.0 / 5▲ |
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| Founded | 2001 | 1988 |
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| Headquarters | Limassol, Cyprus | Nicosia, Cyprus |
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| Min Deposit | $25▼ lower | $100 |
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| Spreads From | 0.7 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 | 400:1 | 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 cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC CNV HCMC CySEC MNB | CySEC FSCA |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 Proprietary Web/Mobile MetaTrader 4 | MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 |
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| Active bonuses |
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Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Proprietary trading platform available
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
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
Fixed spreads are wider than ECN variable spread accounts
Proprietary platform feels dated compared to MT4/MT5
Limited research tools
Limited charting capabilities
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 3.9 / 5
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