Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
ActivTrades vs Capital.com
Where ActivTrades and Capital.com differ
| Compare |  ActivTrades |  Capital.com |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $0 | £20 |
| Account fee | $0 | £0 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Bonds | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Bonds, Spread bettingCovers more |
| Regulators | FCA, SCB, CMVM, FSC, BACEN | FCA, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 84% | 65% |
| Platforms | ActivTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView | Web platform, Mobile app, MT4, TradingView |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | £0 |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.5% | Not confirmed |
| Maximum retail leverage | Not confirmed | 1:30 |
| Interest on cash | 3.3% | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Stock trade fee ($0), Investor protection (FSCS up to GBP 85,000), Deposit and withdrawal fees (Free deposits and withdrawals).
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Key differences
- ActivTrades scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.3.
- Regulators: only ActivTrades offers SCB, CMVM, FSC.
- Regulators: only Capital.com offers Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
- Markets: only Capital.com offers Spread betting.
- Platforms: only ActivTrades offers ActivTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
- Platforms: only Capital.com offers Web platform, Mobile app, MT4.
- Features: only ActivTrades offers Crypto, Fractional shares.
- Pricing model: only Capital.com offers Low fees.
Our verdict on each
ActivTrades
ActivTrades suits active share and CFD traders who want broad market access with commission free dealing and flexible platform choice for everyday orders. Minimum deposit sits at $0, stock trade fee sits at $0 and retail accounts that lose money sit at 84%, so careful risk controls remain essential.
Capital.com
Capital.com suits traders who want one account across shares, forex, CFDs, crypto and bonds without a monthly or inactivity charge. UK clients sit under FCA regulation with FSCS protection of FSCS up to GBP 85,000. The minimum deposit of £20 is the only cost barrier, above CFI at $0.
Score breakdown
| Area | ActivTrades | Capital.com |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3HigherAccount fee sits at $0 so holding costs stay contained | 9.2Account fee of £0, stock trade fee of $0 and no inactivity charge, with free deposits and withdrawals. |
| Offer | 9.6HigherCoverage spans stocks, ETFs and forex across shares and leveraged products | 9.5 |
| Trust | 9.5HigherOversight includes FCA, SCB and CMVM with FCA cover for reassurance | 9.1 |
Which one suits you
Pick ActivTrades if trust matter most.
Pick Capital.com if markets matter most.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | ActivTrades | Capital.com |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 1 of 471 | 65 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 1 of 147 | 28 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 1 of 145 | 26 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 1 of 122 | 22 of 122 |
Feature by feature
| Markets | ActivTrades | Capital.com |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | Yes |
| Bonds | Yes | Yes |
| Spread betting | No | Yes |
Sources behind this comparison
ActivTrades
- activtrades.com: 12 facts, checked September 28, 2026
- help.activtrades.com: 1 fact, checked September 29, 2026
Capital.com
- capital.com: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- investingreviews.co.uk: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- esma.europa.eu: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- forexrev.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- sashares.co.za: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ActivTrades | Capital.com |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Crypto, Demo account, Fractional shares, Mobile appCovers more | Demo account, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Commission free | Commission free, Low feesCovers more |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | CAPITAL VAULT LTD |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Cyprus |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2016 |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ActivTrades | Capital.com | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | $0at the median | $0at the median | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 84%highest quarter | 65%lowest quarter | 72.05% |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.5%above the median | Not confirmed | 0.45% |
| Interest on cash | 3.3%above the median | Not confirmed | 3% |
Median across 91 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
ActivTrades
Pros
- Stock trade fee sits at $0 for share dealing under commission free
- Minimum deposit sits at $0, below eToro at $50
- Funding terms read Free deposits and withdrawals for deposits and withdrawals
Cons
- Retail accounts that lose money sit at 84%, above the CFD median at 72.05%
- Currency conversion on funding costs 0.5% for balances held in other currencies
- Cash interest sits at 3.3%, which limits appeal for cash heavy portfolios
Capital.com
Pros
- No account fee at all, which puts it joint first on that measure in our data (£0).
- No inactivity charge, also joint first in our data, so an unused balance is not quietly billed (£0).
- Stock trades cost $0 under a commission-free model.
Cons
- The minimum deposit of £20 is far higher than CFI, which asks for $0.
- Support runs on chat and help centre, so there is no phone line for questions about a leveraged position.
- Retail accounts lose 65% of money, and the market is open around the clock.
Who each suits
ActivTrades
Who it suits
- New traders starting modestly with entry at $0 and practice via crypto, demo account and fractional shares
- Share traders wanting dealing at $0 across stocks, ETFs and forex with platform choice
- CFD traders wanting structured support via email, chat and phone where funding reads Free deposits and withdrawals
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders wanting crypto led dealing with very low cash entry may prefer Kraken at $1
- Traders wanting social and copy features may prefer eToro despite higher entry at $50
Capital.com
Who it suits
- Traders who want shares, forex, CFDs, crypto and bonds in one account
- UK residents who want FSCS protection alongside a CySEC regulated entity
- People who keep a balance and would otherwise pay inactivity fees
Who should look elsewhere
- eToro, if you want a social platform with copy trading
- Vantage, if you would rather start from a smaller deposit of $5
Questions about each
ActivTrades
What does ActivTrades charge for stock trades?+
Stock trade fee sits at $0 for share dealing. The pricing model is described by commission free, which helps keep ticket costs predictable for equity orders. Spreads and conversion charges can still apply on leveraged trades, so review order previews and statements before dealing.
Is ActivTrades regulated and safe?+
Oversight comes via FCA, SCB and CMVM, including FCA cover alongside other regional entities. Eligible balances carry protection at FSCS up to GBP 85,000. Protection applies under scheme rules and by entity, so confirm which entity serves your account during signup and keep account records.
Capital.com
What is the minimum deposit at Capital.com?+
The minimum deposit is £20 in the UK. That is higher than CFI at $0 and Vantage at $5. Clients who want a smaller opening balance may prefer a rival on that measure.
What does it cost to open and hold an account?+
There is no account fee, so the account costs £0. There is also no inactivity charge, at £0. Both rank the brand joint first on our data, so an unused balance is not billed.
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