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Choosing between Sarwa and InvestEngine depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Sarwa is headquartered in Dubai, UAE, while InvestEngine operates from London, UK. Sarwa has the longer track record, established in 2017, compared to InvestEngine which was founded in 2019. 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
InvestEngine
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
InvestEngine
$500 vs $0
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Sarwa
InvestEngine
Sarwa holds licences from SEC, DFSA. InvestEngine is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. Sarwa additionally covers Etf, Crypto.
Sarwa supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. InvestEngine offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Sarwa requires a minimum deposit of $500, while InvestEngine sets no minimum deposit. This makes InvestEngine accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Sarwa at 3.34/5 and InvestEngine 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 InvestEngine'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 InvestEngine starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Sarwa requires a minimum deposit of $500. InvestEngine requires $0.
Sarwa is regulated by DFSA, SEC, while InvestEngine holds licences from FCA.
Sarwa supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. InvestEngine 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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