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Choosing between Octa and Sarwa depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Octa is headquartered in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, while Sarwa operates from Dubai, UAE. Octa has the longer track record, established in 2011, 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.
Octa
Sarwa
| Octa | Sarwa | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.5/5 ✓ | 3.3/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $25 ✓ | $500 |
| Spread from | 0.6 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:500 ✓ | 1:1 |
| Regulation | CySEC, FSCA | DFSA, SEC |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile |
Octa is the better choice overall, scoring 3.5/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Sarwa offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Octa
Sarwa
Lower feesOcta holds licences from CySEC, FSCA. Sarwa is regulated by SEC, DFSA.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto markets. Octa 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 0.6 pips at Octa.
Octa supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. Sarwa offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
Octa requires a minimum deposit of $25, while Sarwa sets a minimum deposit of $500. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Octa at 3.54/5 and Sarwa at 3.34/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Octa leads overall with a clear advantage.
Octa
3.5/5
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Sarwa
3.3/5
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Octa scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Octa holds a 3.5/5 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.
Octa offers spreads from 0.6 pips, while Sarwa starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Octa requires a minimum deposit of $25. Sarwa requires $500.
Octa is regulated by CySEC, FSCA, while Sarwa holds licences from DFSA, SEC.
Octa supports MT4, MT5, 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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