Sarwa
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Choosing between Sarwa and DEGIRO depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Sarwa is headquartered in Dubai, UAE, while DEGIRO operates from Amsterdam, Netherlands. DEGIRO has the longer track record, established in 2013, 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
DEGIRO
Sarwa is the better choice overall, scoring 3.3/5 vs 3.3/5 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 3.3
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Sarwa
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
DEGIRO
$500 vs $0
Sarwa
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Lower feesDEGIRO
Sarwa holds licences from SEC, DFSA. DEGIRO is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. Sarwa additionally covers Etf, Crypto. DEGIRO adds Indices, Commodities.
Sarwa supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. DEGIRO offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Sarwa requires a minimum deposit of $500, while DEGIRO sets no minimum deposit. This makes DEGIRO accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Sarwa at 3.34/5 and DEGIRO at 3.27/5, 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 DEGIRO's 3.3/5. 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 DEGIRO starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Sarwa requires a minimum deposit of $500. DEGIRO requires $0.
Sarwa is regulated by DFSA, SEC, while DEGIRO holds licences from FCA.
Sarwa supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. DEGIRO 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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