Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Plus500 vs Traders Place
Where Plus500 and Traders Place differ
| Compare |  Plus500 |  Traders Place |
|---|---|---|
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, Options, Crypto | Stocks, ETFs, Crypto, Bonds, Funds |
| Regulators | Financial Conduct Authority, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission | Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) |
| Investor protection | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 |
| Platforms | Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 Mobile App | Traders Place App |
| Stock trade fee | Not confirmed | €0 |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | €0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 81% | Not confirmed |
| Account types | Not confirmed | Joint |
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Key differences
- Plus500 scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.9.
- Regulators: only Plus500 offers Financial Conduct Authority, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Regulators: only Traders Place offers Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin).
- Plus500 is licensed in 1 more country.
- Markets: only Plus500 offers Forex, Options.
- Markets: only Traders Place offers Bonds, Funds.
- Platforms: only Plus500 offers Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 Mobile App.
- Platforms: only Traders Place offers Traders Place App.
- Support channels: only Plus500 offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Traders Place offers Phone.
Our verdict on each
Plus500
Plus500 suits UK and European retail traders who want one account covering stocks, etfs and forex in a single app. The UK arm is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, with FSCS up to GBP 85,000 behind UK balances and costs charged per trade rather than as a flat account fee.
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 | Plus500 | Traders Place |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.3Stock trade fee €0 and account fee €0 sit at ranking position 1 and 1. |
| Offer | 9.3Higher | 8.9 |
| Trust | 9.5Higher | 8.6 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Plus500 | Traders Place |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 57 of 471 | 20 of 471 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Plus500 | Traders Place |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | Not confirmed | |
| Germany | Not confirmed | Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) MiCA CASP 5299005Y5T6LXFAXDQ78 |
| United Kingdom | Financial Conduct Authority 509909 | Not confirmed |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Plus500 | Traders Place |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Demo account, Mobile app | Crypto, Fractional shares, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Commission free |
| Legal entity | Plus500UK Ltd | Traders Place GmbH & Co. KGaA |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Germany |
| Support channels | Chat, Email, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Plus500 | Traders Place | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | Not confirmed | €0below the median | €1 |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | €0at the median | €0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 81%highest quarter | Not confirmed | 72.05% |
Median across 52 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Plus500
Pros
- Costs are charged per trade, with no account fee listed
- UK protection stands at FSCS up to GBP 85,000
- One account spans stocks, etfs and forex in the same app
Cons
- Losses run high at 81% of retail accounts
- Support runs on chat, email and help centre only, with no phone line
- Retail loss of 81% tops the site median of 70.15%
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
Plus500
Who it suits
- UK retail traders wanting one app for several asset classes
- First-time traders who can practise on the demo account
- Traders who prefer one platform over several brokers
Who should look elsewhere
- Long-term investors wanting ISA or SIPP style accounts
- Traders wanting CFDs or futures, absent from stocks, etfs and forex
- Traders who want a phone line rather than chat, email and help centre
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 | Plus500 | Traders Place |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Plus500
What does Plus500 cost to trade?+
Plus500 charges per trade rather than a flat account fee, and no account fee is listed for the brand. Retail loss figures sit high at 81%, so costs per trade matter more than an annual charge.
Is Plus500 regulated in the UK?+
Yes. The UK arm trades as Plus500UK Ltd and is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under 509909. A Cyprus entity is separately authorised by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission under 250/14.
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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