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Choosing between LHV and Windsor Brokers depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. LHV is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, while Windsor Brokers operates from Limassol, Cyprus. Windsor Brokers has the longer track record, established in 1988, compared to LHV which was founded in 1999. 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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LHV is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, LHV offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
LHV
3.4 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
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$0 vs $100
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WinnerWindsor Brokers
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Lower feesWindsor Brokers
LHV holds licences from FCA, Finantsinspektsioon. Windsor Brokers is regulated by CySEC, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Indices markets. LHV additionally covers Etf, Crypto. Windsor Brokers adds Forex, Cfd, Commodities.
LHV supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, LHV Broker. Windsor Brokers offers MT4, MT5.
LHV requires no minimum deposit, while Windsor Brokers sets a minimum deposit of $100. This makes LHV accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores LHV at 3.36/5 and Windsor Brokers at 3.21/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. LHV leads overall with a clear advantage.
LHV scores higher overall on our independent rating system. LHV holds a 3.4/5 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.
LHV offers spreads from 0 pips, while Windsor Brokers starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
LHV requires a minimum deposit of $0. Windsor Brokers requires $100.
LHV is regulated by Finantsinspektsioon, FCA, while Windsor Brokers holds licences from CySEC, FSA.
LHV supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, LHV Broker. 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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