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Choosing between Eightcap and Windsor Brokers depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Eightcap is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, while Windsor Brokers operates from Limassol, Cyprus. Windsor Brokers has the longer track record, established in 1988, compared to Eightcap which was founded in 2009. 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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Eightcap is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Eightcap offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Eightcap
3.6 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
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3 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$100 vs $100
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Lower feesEightcap holds licences from ASIC, FCA, CySEC. Windsor Brokers is regulated by CySEC, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets. Eightcap additionally covers Crypto. Windsor Brokers adds Stocks.
Eightcap supports MT4, MT5. Windsor Brokers offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5.
Eightcap 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 Eightcap at 3.62/5 and Windsor Brokers at 3.21/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Eightcap leads overall with a clear advantage.
Eightcap scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Eightcap holds a 3.6/5 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.
Eightcap offers spreads from 0 pips, while Windsor Brokers starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Eightcap requires a minimum deposit of $100. Windsor Brokers requires $100.
Eightcap is regulated by ASIC, FCA, CySEC, while Windsor Brokers holds licences from CySEC, FSA.
Eightcap supports MT4, MT5. 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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