Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
FXTM vs Windsor Brokers
FXTM vs Windsor Brokers: the differences
| Compare | FXTM ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $10Lower | $50 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Futures, Crypto, Bonds, MetalsCovers more | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Metals |
| Regulators | FCA, CySECCovers more | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Investor protection | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 88% | 78.3% |
| Platforms | Desktop, Mobile App, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 | MT4, MT5, Mobile App |
| Maximum retail leverage | 1:2000 | 1:30 |
| Inactivity fee | $5 | Not confirmed |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | No deposit fees; withdrawal fees vary by method | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- FXTM scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.1.
- Regulators: only FXTM offers FCA.
- FXTM is licensed in 1 more country.
- Minimum deposit is lower at FXTM: $10 vs $50.
- Markets: only FXTM offers Futures, Bonds.
- Platforms: only FXTM offers Desktop, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
- Platforms: only Windsor Brokers offers MT4, MT5.
- Features: only FXTM offers Demo account, Crypto.
Our verdict on each
FXTM
FXTM suits traders who want forex, CFDs, futures, crypto and shares under one account, with retail leverage of 1:2000 and dual regulation behind the money. Costs are the compromise: entry is light, but support runs on help centre only, and a dormant account is charged rather than left free.
Windsor Brokers
Windsor Brokers suits traders who want a single account spanning forex, CFDs, crypto, metals, stocks and ETFs under the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission. Eligible deposits sit under EU ICS up to EUR 20,000, and stocks, etfs and forex keeps the whole range inside the same regulated entity.
Score breakdown
| Area | FXTM | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0HigherEntry costs are light, with a $10 starting deposit and No deposit fees; withdrawal fees vary by method, though dormant accounts pay $5. | 8.7The minimum deposit of $50 is above the $0 CFI and $5 Vantage entries, but under the €87.70 site upper quartile. |
| Offer | 9.3 | 9.5Higher |
| Trust | 9.5Higher | 9.1 |
Licences and countries
| Country | FXTM | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | ||
| United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | FXTM | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 59 of 490 | 123 of 490 |
| Forex brokers | 27 of 147 | 52 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 25 of 145 | 50 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 22 of 122 | 42 of 122 |
| Copy trading platforms | 6 of 37 | 12 of 37 |
A third option
ActivTrades has minimum deposit at $0, against $10 for FXTM and $50 for Windsor Brokers.
ActivTrades reviewWhere these facts come from
FXTM
- fxtm.com: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- brokersway.com: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- trade-leader.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Windsor Brokers
- wikifx.com: 6 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- windsorbrokers.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- hercules-finance.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | FXTM | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Demo account, Copy trading, Mobile app, CryptoCovers more | Copy trading, Mobile app |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Windsor Brokers Ltd |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1988 |
| Support channels | Help centre | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | FXTM | Windsor Brokers | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $10at the median | $50above the median | $10 |
| Inactivity fee | $5above the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 88%highest quarter | 78.3%highest quarter | 70.375% |
Median across 99 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
FXTM
Pros
- One account spans stocks, etfs and forex.
- The FCA and CySEC both appear under FCA and CySEC, with FSCS up to GBP 85,000 for UK clients.
- Trading runs on Desktop, Mobile App and MetaTrader 4, and demo account, copy trading and mobile app adds a demo account and copy trading.
Cons
- Dormant balances are charged $5, a cost active traders never meet.
- Support runs on help centre only.
- Leverage of 1:2000 magnifies losses, and 88% of retail accounts lose money.
Windsor Brokers
Pros
- Market list stocks, etfs and forex covers forex, CFDs, crypto, metals, stocks and ETFs without leaving the same regulated entity.
- Eligible deposits are covered by EU ICS up to EUR 20,000, attached to the Cyprus licence rather than to the brand name.
- Platforms listed are MT4, MT5 and Mobile App, so desktop and mobile are served by the same broker.
Cons
- The share of retail accounts that lose money is 78.3%, above the site median 70.15%.
- Retail leverage of 1:30 magnifies losses on forex and CFD positions.
- The minimum deposit of $50 is well above the €4.64 site median.
Who each suits
FXTM
Who it suits
- Traders who want forex, CFDs, futures, crypto and shares in one place from a $10 start.
- Newcomers who want a demo account and copy trading through demo account, copy trading and mobile app.
- Clients who want regulation in the UK and Cyprus under FCA and CySEC.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants to open with nothing: CFI has a $0 minimum.
- Traders focused on shares, ETFs and crypto rather than bonds and metals: eToro's markets are stocks, etfs and forex.
- Small accounts wanting a cheaper opening: Vantage starts at $5.
Windsor Brokers
Who it suits
- Traders who want forex and CFDs alongside crypto, metals, stocks and ETFs in a single account.
- Copy traders, since copy trading and mobile app lists copy trading alongside a mobile app.
- Readers who weigh regulation first and want a Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission licence.
Who should look elsewhere
- CFI if a very small entry matters: its minimum deposit is $0.
- Vantage for a lighter first deposit, where the minimum deposit is $5.
- eToro if futures sit on your list: stocks, etfs and forex includes futures, which the stocks, etfs and forex range here does not.
Current offers
Windsor Brokers
Current offer
Bonus
$60K Deposit Bonus: $60K
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
FXTM
What does it cost to open and keep an FXTM account?+
Opening an account starts at $10, and the deposit and withdrawal terms read No deposit fees; withdrawal fees vary by method. The fee to watch is the inactivity charge of $5, which bites once an account sits idle, so running costs stay low only while you keep trading.
Is my money protected at FXTM?+
FXTM is regulated by the FCA and CySEC, and the investor protection stated is FSCS up to GBP 85,000. That cover sits with the regulated entity holding the account, so check which one your account is opened with before treating the protection as your own.
Windsor Brokers
What is the minimum deposit at Windsor Brokers?+
The minimum deposit is $50, above the $5 Vantage entry and well above the $0 CFI entry. It is also above the €4.64 site median, so the account is not aimed at very small first deposits.
Who regulates Windsor Brokers?+
The broker is regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission under licence 030/04. The regulated company is Windsor Brokers Ltd, and eligible deposits fall under EU ICS up to EUR 20,000, so the scheme attaches to the entity rather than the brand.