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Choosing between Sarwa and Bestinvest depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Sarwa is headquartered in Dubai, UAE, while Bestinvest operates from London, UK. Bestinvest has the longer track record, established in 1986, 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.
Sarwa
Bestinvest
Sarwa is the better choice overall, scoring 3.3/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Sarwa offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Sarwa
3.3 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Sarwa
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Bestinvest
$500 vs $0
Sarwa
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Sarwa
Bestinvest
Sarwa holds licences from SEC, DFSA. Bestinvest is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Etf, Stocks markets. Sarwa additionally covers Crypto.
Sarwa supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Bestinvest offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Sarwa requires a minimum deposit of $500, while Bestinvest sets no minimum deposit. This makes Bestinvest accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Sarwa at 3.34/5 and Bestinvest at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Sarwa leads overall with a clear advantage.
Sarwa scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Sarwa holds a 3.3/5 rating vs Bestinvest's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Sarwa offers spreads from 0 pips, while Bestinvest starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Sarwa requires a minimum deposit of $500. Bestinvest requires $0.
Sarwa is regulated by DFSA, SEC, while Bestinvest holds licences from FCA.
Sarwa supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Bestinvest 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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