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Choosing between AvaTrade and Windsor Brokers depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. AvaTrade is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, while Windsor Brokers operates from Limassol, Cyprus. Windsor Brokers has the longer track record, established in 1988, compared to AvaTrade which was founded in 2006. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
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Windsor Brokers
AvaTrade is the better choice overall, scoring 4.0/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Windsor Brokers offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
AvaTrade
4.0 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Windsor Brokers
0.9 vs 0 pips
Regulation
AvaTrade
3 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$100 vs $100
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Windsor Brokers
AvaTrade holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. Windsor Brokers is regulated by CySEC, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Stocks, Indices markets. AvaTrade additionally covers Crypto. Windsor Brokers adds Commodities.
On spreads, Windsor Brokers is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.9 pips at AvaTrade.
AvaTrade supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. Windsor Brokers offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5.
AvaTrade requires a minimum deposit of $100, while Windsor Brokers sets a minimum deposit of $100. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores AvaTrade at 3.98/5 and Windsor Brokers at 3.21/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. AvaTrade leads overall with a clear advantage.
AvaTrade scores higher overall on our independent rating system. AvaTrade holds a 4.0/5 rating vs Windsor Brokers's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
AvaTrade offers spreads from 0.9 pips, while Windsor Brokers starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
AvaTrade requires a minimum deposit of $100. Windsor Brokers requires $100.
AvaTrade is regulated by FCA, ASIC, MAS, while Windsor Brokers holds licences from CySEC, FSA.
AvaTrade supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. Windsor Brokers supports MT4, MT5.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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