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Choosing between Interactive Brokers and Windsor Brokers depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Interactive Brokers is headquartered in Greenwich, USA, while Windsor Brokers operates from Limassol, Cyprus. Interactive Brokers has the longer track record, established in 1978, compared to Windsor Brokers which was founded in 1988. 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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| Interactive Brokers | Windsor Brokers | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.4/5 ✓ | 3.2/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 ✓ | $100 |
| Spread from | 0.2 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:4 | 1:500 ✓ |
| Regulation | SEC, CFTC, FCA ✓ | CySEC, FSA |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | MT4, MT5 |
Interactive Brokers is the better choice overall, scoring 4.4/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Windsor Brokers offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Interactive Brokers holds licences from SEC, CFTC, FCA. Windsor Brokers is regulated by CySEC, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets.
On spreads, Windsor Brokers is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.2 pips at Interactive Brokers.
Interactive Brokers supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Windsor Brokers offers MT4, MT5.
Interactive Brokers requires no minimum deposit, while Windsor Brokers sets a minimum deposit of $100. This makes Interactive Brokers accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Interactive Brokers at 4.43/5 and Windsor Brokers at 3.21/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Interactive Brokers leads overall with a clear advantage.
Interactive Brokers
4.4/5
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Windsor Brokers
3.2/5
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Interactive Brokers scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Interactive Brokers holds a 4.4/5 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.
Interactive Brokers offers spreads from 0.2 pips, while Windsor Brokers starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Interactive Brokers requires a minimum deposit of $0. Windsor Brokers requires $100.
Interactive Brokers is regulated by SEC, CFTC, FCA, MAS, ASIC, while Windsor Brokers holds licences from CySEC, FSA.
Interactive Brokers supports Proprietary Web, 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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