Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Capital.com vs iFOREX
Where Capital.com and iFOREX differ
| Compare |  Capital.com |  iFOREX |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | £20 | $100 |
| Inactivity fee | £0 | $15 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Bonds, Spread bettingCovers more | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto |
| Regulators | FCA, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | CySEC, BVI FSC |
| Investor protection | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 65% | 80% |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Free deposits and withdrawals | No broker deposit fee; $20 EEA wire withdrawal fee may apply |
| Platforms | Web platform, Mobile app, MT4, TradingView | IFOREX App |
| Maximum retail leverage | 1:30 | 1:30 EU, 1:400 offshore |
| Account fee | £0 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Stock trade fee ($0).
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Key differences
- Capital.com scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.0.
- Regulators: only Capital.com offers FCA.
- Regulators: only iFOREX offers BVI FSC.
- Founded is lower at iFOREX: 1996 vs 2016.
- Markets: only Capital.com offers Bonds, Spread betting.
- Platforms: only Capital.com offers Web platform, Mobile app, MT4.
- Platforms: only iFOREX offers IFOREX App.
- Support channels: only Capital.com offers Chat.
- Features: only iFOREX offers Crypto.
- Pricing model: only Capital.com offers Low fees.
Our verdict on each
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.
iFOREX
iFOREX suits European traders who want forex, CFDs, crypto, shares and ETFs in a single commission-free account, and who put regulation and predictable costs above a small opening deposit. The EU entity sits under CySEC, with investor protection of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 for accounts taken there.
Score breakdown
| Area | Capital.com | iFOREX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2HigherAccount fee of £0, stock trade fee of $0 and no inactivity charge, with free deposits and withdrawals. | 8.8Opening deposit of $100 and inactivity charge of $15 sit above the site medians of €4.64 and €0. |
| Offer | 9.5Higher | 8.7 |
| Trust | 9.1 | 9.5Higher |
Which one suits you
Pick Capital.com if cost, offer, and markets matter most.
Pick iFOREX if trust matter most.
Feature by feature
| Markets | Capital.com | iFOREX |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | Yes |
| Bonds | Yes | No |
| Spread betting | Yes | No |
What we checked
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
iFOREX
- iforex.com: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- play.google.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- myfxbook.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- tradingfinder.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- custommapposter.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Capital.com | iFOREX |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 65 of 471 | 141 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 28 of 147 | 61 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 26 of 145 | 59 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 22 of 122 | 51 of 122 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Capital.com | iFOREX |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Demo account, Mobile app | Crypto, Demo account, Mobile appCovers more |
| Pricing model | Commission free, Low feesCovers more | Commission free |
| Legal entity | CAPITAL VAULT LTD | iCFD Limited |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2016 | 1996Lower |
| Support channels | Chat, Help centreCovers more | Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Capital.com | iFOREX | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | $0at the median | $0at the median | $0 |
| Account fee | £0at the median | Not confirmed | £0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 65%lowest quarter | 80%highest quarter | 72.05% |
Median across 91 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
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.
iFOREX
Pros
- Stock trade fee of $0, ranking 1 of 161 brands on that cost.
- Regulated by CySEC and BVI FSC, with iCFD Limited as the named EU entity.
- EU investor protection of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 for accounts taken in the EU.
Cons
- Minimum deposit of $100 ranks 148 of 213, so the entry point is high.
- Support runs on help centre only.
- Inactivity fee of $15 ranks 42 of 56.
Who each suits
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
iFOREX
Who it suits
- Traders who want stocks, etfs and forex in a single account and can fund $100, while Vantage opens at $5.
- EU clients who prefer CySEC oversight and EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 to the route run by the BVI FSC.
- Savers happy to work from iFOREX App and practise on a demo account first.
Who should look elsewhere
- Small starters: CFI opens at $0 and Vantage at $5, both below iFOREX's $100.
- Broader market seekers: eToro lists stocks, etfs and forex, adding futures to iFOREX's stocks, etfs and forex.
- Traders who want phone or chat support, since support runs on help centre only.
Questions about each
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.
iFOREX
What does it cost to trade a stock?+
The stock trade fee is $0. iFOREX runs a commission free pricing model, so there is no per-trade commission layered on top, and the account covers stocks, etfs and forex. The cost side of the ledger is the deposit and any inactivity charge, not the trade itself.
How much do I need to deposit to open an account?+
The minimum deposit is $100. That puts iFOREX towards the dearer end of the field: it ranks 148 of 213 brands on minimum deposit. CFI opens at $0 and Vantage at $5, so a lighter entry is available elsewhere.
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