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Choosing between CMC Markets and Windsor Brokers depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. CMC Markets is headquartered in London, UK, while Windsor Brokers operates from Limassol, Cyprus. Windsor Brokers has the longer track record, established in 1988, compared to CMC Markets which was founded in 1989. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
CMC Markets
Windsor Brokers
CMC Markets 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
CMC Markets
4.0 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Windsor Brokers
0.7 vs 0 pips
Regulation
CMC Markets
3 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
CMC Markets
$0 vs $100
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CMC Markets
Windsor Brokers
CMC Markets holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. Windsor Brokers is regulated by CySEC, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Cfd, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities markets.
On spreads, Windsor Brokers is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.7 pips at CMC Markets.
CMC Markets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Windsor Brokers offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4.
CMC Markets requires no minimum deposit, while Windsor Brokers sets a minimum deposit of $100. This makes CMC Markets accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores CMC Markets at 4.04/5 and Windsor Brokers at 3.21/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. CMC Markets leads overall with a clear advantage.
CMC Markets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. CMC Markets 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.
CMC Markets offers spreads from 0.7 pips, while Windsor Brokers starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
CMC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $0. Windsor Brokers requires $100.
CMC Markets is regulated by FCA, ASIC, MAS, while Windsor Brokers holds licences from CySEC, FSA.
CMC Markets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. 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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