Two brokers go head to head on regulation, pricing, and platforms. The axis of tension centers on instrument breadth and regulatory coverage.
RoboForex and Windsor Brokers are closely matched overall, with RoboForex offering a notably larger instrument universe.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose RoboForex if…
Choose RoboForex if you want advanced charting and a proprietary platform. You gain access to about 9,400 instruments.
Choose Windsor Brokers if…
Choose Windsor Brokers if you value CySEC regulation and EU investor protections. You trade on MT4/MT5 with an ECN Zero account at $8 per lot.
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 | 3.6 / 5 | 4.2 / 5▲ |
Pros
12,000+ instruments including real stocks and ETFs
cTrader available with full Level II and cAlgo
Multiple account types from Cent to ECN
R Trader proprietary platform with built-in analytics
Client funds held in segregated accounts
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | RoboForex | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Fail | Fail |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | 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 | Pass | 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 |
RoboForex and Windsor Brokers share the same editorial score of 4/5. One concrete differentiator: RoboForex requires a lower minimum deposit.
Both RoboForex and Windsor Brokers start from 0 pips, making them equivalent on this metric. Compare commissions and account types to evaluate total trading costs.
RoboForex has $10, while Windsor Brokers requires at least $100. This makes RoboForex more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
RoboForex is regulated by FSCA, CySEC. 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: RoboForex requires a lower minimum deposit ($10), lowering the barrier to entry, and both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
RoboForex lists maximum leverage of 2000:1, 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, lower than RoboForex's $20 per lot. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day.
RoboForex supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4, while Windsor Brokers supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. RoboForex has exclusive access to cTrader and Proprietary Web/Mobile.
Windsor Brokers wins for safety and regulation due to CySEC regulation and EU protections.
RoboForex wins for active traders with up to 2000:1 leverage and broad instrument access.
Windsor Brokers is better suited for scalpers: lower commission ($8/lot).
RoboForex wins for platform choice due to MT4/MT5, cTrader and a proprietary platform.
RoboForex wins for instrument variety with 9,400+ instruments.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 3.9 / 5 | 4.0 / 5▲ |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.2 / 5▲ | 3.8 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2009 | 1988 |
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| Headquarters | Belize City, Belize | Nicosia, Cyprus |
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| Min Deposit | $10▼ lower | $100 |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips | 0 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $20/lot | $8/lot▼ lower |
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| 2 pips | 0.8 pips▼ lower |
| Max Leverage | 2,000:1 | 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 cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyPerfect MoneyCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyPerfect MoneyCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | FSCA CySEC IFSC | CySEC FSCA |
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| Platforms | cTrader MetaTrader 5 Proprietary Web/Mobile MetaTrader 4 | MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 |
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| Active bonuses |
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Negative balance protection
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
Primary entity uses IFSC Belize, offshore, limited protection
ECN commission of $20 round-turn is higher than IC Markets ($7)
Very high leverage (2000:1) amplifies risk significantly
No top-tier regulatory licence
No investor compensation scheme
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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