Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Vantage Markets vs Windsor Brokers
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Vantage Markets |  Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, MetalsCovers more |
| Regulators | FCA (Financial Conduct Authority), ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission), CIMA (Cayman Islands Monetary Authority), VFSC (Vanuatu Financial Services Commission) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Investor protection | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Vantage App, ProTrader | MT4, MT5, Mobile App |
| Maximum retail leverage | Up to 1:500 offshore, 1:30 FCA | 1:30 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 78.3% |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | No deposit fee | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Minimum deposit ($50).
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Key differences
- Vantage Markets scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.1.
- Regulators: only Vantage Markets offers FCA (Financial Conduct Authority), ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission), CIMA (Cayman Islands Monetary Authority).
- Regulators: only Windsor Brokers offers Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
- Vantage Markets is licensed in 3 more countries.
- Markets: only Windsor Brokers offers Metals.
- Platforms: only Vantage Markets offers Vantage App, ProTrader.
- Platforms: only Windsor Brokers offers Mobile App.
- Features: only Vantage Markets offers Demo account.
Our verdict on each
Vantage Markets
Vantage Markets is a low-fees broker for beginners who want forex, shares, ETFs, CFDs and crypto in a single account. It opens at a minimum deposit of $50 with no deposit or withdrawal fee, and UK clients get FSCS up to GBP 85,000 from the FCA.
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 | Vantage Markets | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7 | 8.7The minimum deposit of $50 is above the $0 CFI and $5 Vantage entries, but under the €87.70 site upper quartile. |
| Offer | 9.6Higher | 9.5 |
| Trust | 9.9Higher | 9.1 |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Vantage Markets | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 52 of 490 | 123 of 490 |
| Forex brokers | 23 of 147 | 52 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 21 of 145 | 50 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 18 of 122 | 42 of 122 |
| Copy trading platforms | 5 of 37 | 12 of 37 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Vantage Markets | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Demo account, Mobile app, Copy tradingCovers more | Copy trading, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Low fees | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Beginners | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Windsor Brokers Ltd |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1988 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Vantage Markets | Windsor Brokers | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $50above the median | $50above the median | $10 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 78.3%highest quarter | 70.375% |
Median across 99 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Vantage Markets
Pros
- A single account covers stocks, etfs and forex, so shares, ETFs, forex, CFDs and crypto do not need separate apps.
- Licensed by FCA (Financial Conduct Authority), ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission) and CIMA (Cayman Islands Monetary Authority), so the entity behind the account sits in a named jurisdiction.
- Trading runs on MT4, MT5 and Vantage App, so you can start on a phone and move to a desktop terminal.
Cons
- The $50 minimum deposit is high for a starter account: it ranks 132 of 213 brands on this measure, and the typical figure across the list is €4.64.
- Retail leverage runs Up to 1:500 offshore, 1:30 FCA, so the higher offshore rate does not apply to UK clients.
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
Vantage Markets
Who it suits
- Beginners: the brand is listed for beginners (beginners), with a demo account in demo account, mobile app and copy trading.
- UK clients who want forex and CFDs beside shares, with FSCS up to GBP 85,000 from the FCA.
- People who want to follow other traders, since copy trading is part of demo account, mobile app and copy trading.
Who should look elsewhere
- CFI, if the entry amount matters more than the market list: its minimum deposit is $0 against $50 here.
- eToro, if you want a single app that also covers stocks, etfs and forex, adding futures to the stocks, etfs and forex list here.
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
Vantage Markets
How much do I need to open a Vantage Markets account?+
The listed minimum deposit is $50, and there is no deposit or withdrawal fee to add to it. That sits above the typical figure across the brands compared here, which is €4.64, so it is worth checking the entry point on your own account before funding it.
How are the costs kept low?+
Vantage Markets runs on a low-fees model (low fees), and there is no deposit fee on funding or taking money out (No deposit fee). demo account, mobile app and copy trading are all included too, so you can try a demo account and the mobile app before putting money in.
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.