GO Markets and Windsor Brokers face off in a tight comparison centered on regulation, platforms, and costs. The axis of tension tests trust against access and pricing.
GO Markets and Windsor Brokers are closely matched; GO Markets edges ahead on top-tier regulation, with ASIC backing and broader platform options.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose GO Markets if…
Choose GO Markets if you value ASIC-backed regulation and three platform options.
Choose Windsor Brokers if…
Choose Windsor Brokers if you prefer a long operating history and a lower minimum deposit.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
Both brokers offer spreads from 0.00 pips.
| Editorial score | 4.0/ 5 | 4.0/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.0 / 5 | 4.2 / 5▲ |
Pros
True ECN execution with three platform options
ASIC-regulated with a clean Australian track record since 2006
Competitive $5 round-turn ECN commission
Good for Australia and Asia-Pacific timezone traders
Client funds held in segregated accounts
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | GO Markets | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | Pass | Fail |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Pass |
GO Markets and Windsor Brokers share the same editorial score of 4/5. One concrete differentiator: Windsor Brokers requires a lower minimum deposit.
Both GO Markets and Windsor Brokers start from 0 pips, making them equivalent on this metric. Compare commissions and account types to evaluate total trading costs.
Windsor Brokers has $100, while GO Markets requires at least $200. This makes Windsor Brokers more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
GO Markets holds top-tier regulation (ASIC, CySEC, FSC), 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: Windsor Brokers requires a lower minimum deposit ($100), lowering the barrier to entry, and both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
GO Markets lists maximum leverage of 500:1, 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.
GO Markets charges $5 per lot, lower than Windsor Brokers's $8 per lot. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day.
GO Markets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while Windsor Brokers supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. GO Markets has exclusive access to cTrader.
GO Markets is favored for regulation with ASIC backing and segregated funds.
GO Markets is best for active traders because it offers advanced charting, more instruments, and three platforms.
GO Markets is better suited for scalpers: lower commission ($5/lot).
GO Markets wins for platform choice with MT4, MT5, and cTrader.
Windsor Brokers wins for beginners due to lower minimum deposit and MT4/MT5 access.
GO Markets provides 350 tradable instruments, more than Windsor Brokers.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.2 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 3.9 / 5▲ | 3.8 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 3.8 / 5 | 4.0 / 5▲ |
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| Founded | 2006 | 1988 |
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| Headquarters | Melbourne, Australia | Nicosia, Cyprus |
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| Min Deposit | $200 | $100▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips | 0 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $5/lot▼ lower | $8/lot |
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| 0.5 pips▼ lower | 0.8 pips |
| Max Leverage | 500:1 | 500:1 |
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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 cardSkrillNetellerPayPal | 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 CySEC FSC | CySEC FSCA |
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| Platforms | cTrader MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 | MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 |
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| Active bonuses |
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Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
Raw spread account available
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Advanced charting tools included
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
$200 minimum deposit is higher than many ECN peers
Less brand recognition outside Australia and Asia-Pacific
CySEC entity is offshore for non-AU clients
No proprietary platform
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 4 / 5
Score 4 / 5
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