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Choosing between Deriv and Sarwa depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Deriv is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while Sarwa operates from Dubai, UAE. Deriv has the longer track record, established in 1999, compared to Sarwa which was founded in 2017. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Deriv
Sarwa
| Deriv | Sarwa | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.8/5 ✓ | 3.3/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $5 ✓ | $500 |
| Spread from | 0.5 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:1000 ✓ | 1:1 |
| Regulation | FCA, MAS | DFSA, SEC |
| Platforms | MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile |
Deriv is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Sarwa offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Lower feesDeriv holds licences from FCA, MAS. Sarwa is regulated by SEC, DFSA.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto markets. Deriv additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities. Sarwa adds Etf, Stocks.
On spreads, Sarwa is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at Deriv.
Deriv supports MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Sarwa offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Deriv requires a minimum deposit of $5, while Sarwa sets a minimum deposit of $500. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Deriv at 3.77/5 and Sarwa at 3.34/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Deriv leads overall with a clear advantage.
Deriv
3.8/5
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Sarwa
3.3/5
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Deriv scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Deriv holds a 3.8/5 rating vs Sarwa's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Deriv offers spreads from 0.5 pips, while Sarwa starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Deriv requires a minimum deposit of $5. Sarwa requires $500.
Deriv is regulated by FCA, MAS, while Sarwa holds licences from DFSA, SEC.
Deriv supports MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Sarwa supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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