Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
CapTrader vs FBS
What sets them apart
| Compare |  CapTrader |  FBS |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $2,000 | $5Lower |
| Stock trade fee | $2 | $0Lower |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Options, Futures, Crypto, Bonds, Funds | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Metals |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Free withdrawal, bank transfer deposits | Free |
| Platforms | Trader Workstation TWS, CapTrader Desktop, Trading App | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 |
| Regulators | Not confirmed | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission |
| Investor protection | Not confirmed | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 66.43% |
| EUR/USD spread | Not confirmed | 0.5% |
| Options contract fee | €2 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Account fee ($0), Inactivity fee ($0).
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Key differences
- FBS scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.9.
- Minimum deposit is lower at FBS: $5 vs $2,000.
- Stock trade fee is lower at FBS: $0 vs $2.
- Markets: only CapTrader offers Options, Futures, Crypto.
- Markets: only FBS offers Metals.
- Platforms: only CapTrader offers Trader Workstation TWS, CapTrader Desktop, Trading App.
- Platforms: only FBS offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
- Support channels: only FBS offers Email, Phone.
- Features: only CapTrader offers Fractional shares.
- Pricing model: only CapTrader offers Low fees.
Our verdict on each
CapTrader
CapTrader suits experienced traders who want stocks, forex, CFDs, options, futures, crypto, bonds and funds under one roof with no account or inactivity fee. The catch is the entry size: a minimum deposit of $2,000 puts it out of reach for a small first account.
FBS
Fbs Partners suits readers who want a plain, low cost picture from a firm regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission: the account fee is $0 and the stock trade fee is $0. The EUR/USD spread of 0.5% and the retail loss rate of 66.43% are the figures to weigh before funding.
Score breakdown
| Area | CapTrader | FBS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Account fee and inactivity fee of $0 and $0 set against a $2,000 entry and $2 a trade. | 9.3Higher |
| Offer | 9.2 | 9.3Higher |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.8 |
Feature by feature
| Markets | CapTrader | FBS |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Options | Yes | No |
| Futures | Yes | No |
| Crypto | Yes | No |
| Bonds | Yes | No |
| Funds | Yes | No |
| Metals | No | Yes |
What it costs in practice
A year: 5,000 invested, 4 US stock trades a month
CapTrader
$96
48 × $2 + 1 × $0
FBS
$0
48 × $0 + 1 × $0
FBS costs $96 less.
Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 26, 2026.
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | CapTrader | FBS |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | Not confirmed |
What we checked
CapTrader
- captrader.com: 7 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- brokerchooser.com: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
FBS
- investing.com: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- fbs.eu: 7 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | CapTrader | FBS |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 19 of 471 | 110 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 7 of 147 | 47 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 7 of 145 | 45 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 7 of 122 | 37 of 122 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | CapTrader | FBS |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Demo account, Mobile app, Fractional sharesCovers more | Demo account, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Low fees | Commission free |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Beginners |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Tradestone Limited |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Cyprus |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2009 |
| Support channels | Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | CapTrader | FBS | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $2,000highest quarter | $5below the median | $25 |
| Stock trade fee | $2highest quarter | $0at the median | $0 |
| Account fee | $0at the median | $0at the median | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | $0at the median | $0at the median | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 66.43%below the median | 72.05% |
| EUR/USD spread | Not confirmed | 0.5%below the median | 0.65% |
Median across 134 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
CapTrader
Pros
- A single account covers stocks, etfs and forex, so instruments do not need splitting across brokers.
- Platform choice of Trader Workstation TWS, CapTrader Desktop and Trading App covers desktop terminals and mobile trading.
- Trading costs read plainly: $2 a stock trade and €2 an options contract.
Cons
- Minimum deposit of $2,000 ranks 197 of 213 on our data, against $0 at CFI and $5 at Vantage.
- Stock trade fee of $2 ranks 124 of 161, while eToro charges $0 a trade.
- Support runs on help centre only, with no phone or chat channel listed.
FBS
Pros
- An account regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission licenses Tradestone Limited under 331/17, so the contract has a named entity behind it.
- The stock trade fee is $0 on a commission free model, so dealing in the shares and ETFs inside stocks, etfs and forex carries no ticket charge.
- The inactivity fee is $0, so a dormant balance is not quietly drained by account charges.
Cons
- The EUR/USD spread of 0.5% is the charge that lands on every forex and CFD trade, so currency traders feel it more than the flat fees suggest.
- The minimum deposit of $5 sits above CFI's $0, so readers who want the smallest opening balance have a lower floor elsewhere.
- The market list stocks, etfs and forex leaves out crypto and futures, which eToro covers in stocks, etfs and forex.
Who each suits
CapTrader
Who it suits
- Traders running a mixed book of stocks, etfs and forex rather than one narrow market.
- Anyone who dislikes dormant account charges, with an inactivity fee of $0.
- Desktop users who prefer the Trader Workstation TWS or CapTrader Desktop over a simple app.
Who should look elsewhere
- Small first-time accounts: CFI starts at $0 and Vantage at $5, well below CapTrader's $2,000.
- Cost-first stock buyers: eToro charges $0 a trade against CapTrader's $2.
FBS
Who it suits
- Beginners opening a new trading account: the minimum deposit is $5 and the account fee is $0.
- Readers who hold shares and ETFs alongside forex: stocks, etfs and forex covers that mix on the same account.
- European readers who want a Cyprus regulated firm: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission licenses the entity behind the brand.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want the smallest possible opening balance: CFI takes $0.
- Readers who need crypto or futures in the same account: eToro lists stocks, etfs and forex, and those lines sit outside stocks, etfs and forex.
- Readers who want crypto added to a forex, CFD, stock, ETF and metals mix: Vantage covers forex, cfds and stocks.
Questions about each
CapTrader
What is the minimum deposit?+
The minimum deposit is $2,000, which is the main hurdle for a first account. On our data that places CapTrader at 197 of 213. CFI takes $0 and Vantage $5, so a smaller start is easy elsewhere.
Are there account or inactivity fees?+
Neither applies. The account fee is $0 and the inactivity fee is $0, so leaving money untouched does not trigger a charge. CapTrader ranks 1 of 138 on account fee and 1 of 56 on inactivity fee.
FBS
What does it cost to run an account at Fbs Partners?+
The account fee is $0, the stock trade fee is $0 and the inactivity fee is $0, so nothing is charged for holding the account, dealing in shares or leaving a balance idle. Deposits and withdrawals carry no charge either. What remains on a forex or CFD trade is the spread, quoted at 0.5% on EUR/USD.
How much does the EUR/USD spread cost in practice?+
The EUR/USD spread is 0.5%. On a currency pair that spread is the dealer's charge for opening and closing, so it lands on every position rather than on a ticket line. The stock trade fee of $0 and the account fee of $0 sit alongside it, which makes the spread the number to size positions around.
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