Uphold
Windsor Brokers
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Overview
Uphold was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in United States, while Windsor Brokers was established in 2005 and is based in Cyprus. Uphold holds licences including FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, while Windsor Brokers is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Uphold serves 4,000,000+ clients worldwide; Windsor Brokers has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Uphold and $100 at Windsor Brokers.
| Feature | Uphold | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Regulation | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2013 | 2005 |
| Country | United States | Cyprus |
| Clients | 4,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Uphold and Windsor Brokers, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Windsor Brokers). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Uphold | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Uphold offers a proprietary platform, while Windsor Brokers supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Windsor Brokers supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. Windsor Brokers edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Uphold | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | No | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps | MT4, Mirror Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Uphold and Windsor Brokers compare. Uphold runs regular live webinars; Windsor Brokers does not. Both provide video tutorials. Windsor Brokers integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Uphold does not. Uphold maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Windsor Brokers scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Uphold | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Uphold accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Windsor Brokers supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Uphold | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Uphold and Windsor Brokers offer live chat support. Windsor Brokers offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Uphold supports 1 language and Windsor Brokers supports 2, giving Windsor Brokers broader global reach. Windsor Brokers scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Uphold | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English | English, and Chinese |