Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Capital.com vs Traders Place
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Capital.com |  Traders Place |
|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | $0 | €0 |
| Account fee | £0 | €0 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Bonds, Spread betting | Stocks, ETFs, Crypto, Bonds, Funds |
| 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 |
| Platforms | Web platform, Mobile app, MT4, TradingView | Traders Place App |
| Minimum deposit | £20 | 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 |
| Account types | Not confirmed | Joint |
| 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 Traders Place offers Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin).
- Capital.com is licensed in 1 more country.
- Markets: only Capital.com offers Forex, CFDs, Spread betting.
- Markets: only Traders Place offers Funds.
- Platforms: only Capital.com offers Web platform, Mobile app, MT4.
- Platforms: only Traders Place offers Traders Place App.
- Support channels: only Capital.com offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Traders Place offers Email, Phone.
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.
Traders Place
Traders Place is a German broker built around a commission-free model, with stocks, ETFs, bonds, funds and crypto in a joint account and an overall score of 6.6. It suits investors who want a low running cost and a regulated German setup, with crypto included rather than bolted on.
Score breakdown
| Area | Capital.com | Traders Place |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2Account fee of £0, stock trade fee of $0 and no inactivity charge, with free deposits and withdrawals. | 9.3HigherStock trade fee €0 and account fee €0 sit at ranking position 1 and 1. |
| Offer | 9.5Higher | 8.9 |
| Trust | 9.1Higher | 8.6 |
How they place
| Ranking | Capital.com | Traders Place |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 65 of 471 | 20 of 471 |
What each covers
| Markets | Capital.com | Traders Place |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | No |
| CFDs | Yes | No |
| Crypto | Yes | Yes |
| Bonds | Yes | Yes |
| Funds | No | Yes |
| Spread betting | Yes | No |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Capital.com | Traders Place |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Demo account, Mobile app | Crypto, Fractional shares, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Commission free, Low feesCovers more | Commission free |
| Legal entity | CAPITAL VAULT LTD | Traders Place GmbH & Co. KGaA |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Germany |
| Founded | 2016 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Capital.com | Traders Place | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | £20at the median | Not confirmed | £20 |
| 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.
Traders Place
Pros
- Regulated by Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), with investor protection of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.
- A broad market list, stocks, etfs and crypto, covering equities, ETFs, bonds, funds and crypto.
- Fractional shares, crypto and a mobile app sit in crypto, fractional shares and mobile app, with Traders Place App as the platform.
Cons
- Contact options are limited to email, phone and help centre, with no live chat channel listed.
- The market list covers stocks, etfs and crypto, so forex and CFD traders are not served.
- Retail accounts that lose money run at 70.15% across the brands compared here, so a commission-free model does not remove the risk.
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
Traders Place
Who it suits
- Couples who want a joint account, since joint lists joint.
- Investors who want equities, ETFs, bonds, funds and crypto in a single account: stocks, etfs and crypto.
- Savers who want a German regulated broker with phone and email support: email, phone and help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders who want forex or CFDs, since CFI lists them in stocks, etfs and forex.
- Investors who prefer to check the cost model against a rival priced in another currency, such as eToro at $0.
Current offers
Traders Place
Current offer
Bonus
Neukundenbonus
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Capital.com | Traders Place |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Traders Place
What does it cost to buy shares at Traders Place?+
Stock trades are charged at €0 and the pricing model is listed as commission-free, so no commission is added to a share purchase. The account fee is €0 as well, which keeps the cost of holding a plain brokerage account low for a buy and hold investor.
Does Traders Place charge to keep an account open?+
The account fee is €0, and the only account type listed is joint, as joint shows. That suits a couple holding securities together under a single pricing structure. Stock trades themselves are charged at €0, so the account charge is not offset by a per-trade commission.
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