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Choosing between OANDA and Windsor Brokers depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. OANDA is headquartered in New York, USA, while Windsor Brokers operates from Limassol, Cyprus. Windsor Brokers has the longer track record, established in 1988, compared to OANDA which was founded in 1996. 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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OANDA is the better choice overall, scoring 4.1/5 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
OANDA
4.1 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Windsor Brokers
0.6 vs 0 pips
Regulation
OANDA
4 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
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$0 vs $100
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OANDA holds licences from FCA, CFTC, ASIC. Windsor Brokers is regulated by CySEC, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets. Windsor Brokers adds Stocks.
On spreads, Windsor Brokers is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.6 pips at OANDA.
OANDA supports MT4, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Windsor Brokers offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4.
OANDA requires no minimum deposit, while Windsor Brokers sets a minimum deposit of $100. This makes OANDA accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores OANDA at 4.09/5 and Windsor Brokers at 3.21/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. OANDA leads overall with a clear advantage.
OANDA scores higher overall on our independent rating system. OANDA holds a 4.1/5 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.
OANDA offers spreads from 0.6 pips, while Windsor Brokers starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
OANDA requires a minimum deposit of $0. Windsor Brokers requires $100.
OANDA is regulated by FCA, CFTC, ASIC, MAS, while Windsor Brokers holds licences from CySEC, FSA.
OANDA supports MT4, 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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