Windsor Brokers
XM
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Overview
Windsor Brokers was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while XM was established in 2009 and is based in Cyprus. Windsor Brokers holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while XM is regulated by International Financial Services Commission(IFSC) among others. Windsor Brokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; XM has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Windsor Brokers and $5 at XM.
| Feature | Windsor Brokers | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $5 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | International Financial Services Commission(IFSC), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2005 | 2009 |
| Country | Cyprus | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 3,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Windsor Brokers and XM, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Windsor Brokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $5 at XM). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. XM applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Windsor Brokers does not. Overall, XM scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Windsor Brokers | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $5 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Windsor Brokers offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while XM supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Windsor Brokers | XM |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Mirror Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Windsor Brokers and XM compare. XM runs regular live webinars; Windsor Brokers does not. Both provide video tutorials. XM publishes daily market commentary; Windsor Brokers does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. XM maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. XM scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Windsor Brokers | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Windsor Brokers accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while XM supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). XM uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. XM scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Windsor Brokers | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Windsor Brokers and XM offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Windsor Brokers supports 2 languages and XM supports 20, giving XM broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Windsor Brokers | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Turkish |