Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Capital.com vs justTRADE
Where Capital.com and justTRADE differ
| Compare | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | $0 | €0 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Bonds, Spread bettingCovers more | Stocks, ETFs, Crypto |
| Regulators | FCA, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) |
| Investor protection | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 |
| Minimum deposit | £20 | Not confirmed |
| Account fee | £0 | Not confirmed |
| Inactivity fee | £0 | Not confirmed |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 65% | Not confirmed |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Free deposits and withdrawals | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Web platform, Mobile app, MT4, TradingView | Not confirmed |
| Maximum retail leverage | 1:30 | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Capital.com scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.9.
- Regulators: only Capital.com offers FCA, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
- Regulators: only justTRADE offers Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin).
- Capital.com is licensed in 1 more country.
- Markets: only Capital.com offers Forex, CFDs, Bonds.
- Features: only Capital.com offers Demo account.
- Features: only justTRADE 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.
justTRADE
justTRADE suits euro zone investors who want to hold stocks, ETFs and crypto in one app without paying per trade. It scores 7.1 overall, with stock trade fees of €0 and a mobile app as the main draw, and it is regulated in its home market of DE.
Score breakdown
| Area | Capital.com | justTRADE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2Account fee of £0, stock trade fee of $0 and no inactivity charge, with free deposits and withdrawals. | 9.4HigherStock trade fees are €0 on the commission-free model, first on stock trade fee among 161 brands. |
| Offer | 9.5Higher | 8.8 |
| Trust | 9.1Higher | 8.6 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Capital.com | justTRADE |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 65 of 471 | 163 of 471 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Capital.com | justTRADE |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | CySEC HE 354252 Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) MiCA CASP 984500C46B3B7B69Y904 | Not confirmed |
| Germany | Not confirmed | Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) MiCA CASP 529900YERL5TV5YJCR45 |
| United Kingdom | FCA 793714 | Not confirmed |
What each covers
| Markets | Capital.com | justTRADE |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | No |
| CFDs | Yes | No |
| 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
justTRADE
- esma.europa.eu: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- justtrade.com: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Capital.com | justTRADE |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Demo account, Mobile app | Crypto, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Commission free, Low feesCovers more | Commission free |
| Legal entity | CAPITAL VAULT LTD | JT Technologies GmbH |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Germany |
| Founded | 2016 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Help centre | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Capital.com | justTRADE | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | £20at the median | Not confirmed | £20 |
| Account fee | £0at the median | Not confirmed | £0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 65%lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 72.05% |
Median across 47 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.
justTRADE
Pros
- Stock trade fees of €0 on a commission-free pricing model
- Crypto sits alongside stocks and ETFs, so one account covers three asset classes
- Regulated by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) in Germany
Cons
- Investor protection is EU ICS up to EUR 20,000, the EU scheme cap, so larger portfolios sit above it
- Forex, CFDs and bonds are not among its markets (stocks, etfs and crypto), which cover stocks, ETFs and crypto
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
justTRADE
Who it suits
- Euro zone residents who want one app for stocks, ETFs and crypto
- Long term investors who pay nothing per trade and value regulated custody
- Beginners who want a simple mobile app rather than a wide dealing platform
Who should look elsewhere
- Investors who hold more than the EU investor compensation cap in cash
- Traders who need forex, CFDs, bonds or futures on the same account
- Anyone wanting a stocks and shares ISA or SIPP wrapper
Country by country
| Country | Capital.com | justTRADE |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | No | Yes |
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.
justTRADE
How much does it cost to buy a stock on justTRADE?+
Stock trade fees are €0 because the broker runs a commission-free model. The site median for stock trade fees is €0, and justTRADE sits first on that measure among the 161 brands compared.
Who regulates justTRADE and where?+
The broker is regulated by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) in Germany, the country of its registered entity, JT Technologies GmbH. The crypto side runs under a MiCA CASP licence, reference MiCA CASP 529900YERL5TV5YJCR45. German supervision is the regulatory framework that applies to the account.
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