Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
quantfury vs Smartbroker
What sets them apart
| Compare |  quantfury |  Smartbroker |
|---|---|---|
| Account fee | $0 | €0 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, Futures, Crypto | Stocks, ETFs, Crypto, Bonds, Funds, Metals |
| Regulators | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Securities Commission of The Bahamas, SEC and FINRA, Financial Superintendence of Colombia (SFC) | 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 | Web, App |
| Interest on cash | 4.5%Higher | 2.25% |
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed | €0 |
| Stock trade fee | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Margin rate | 0% | Not confirmed |
| Maximum retail leverage | 20x trading power | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Smartbroker scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.3.
- Regulators: only quantfury offers Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Securities Commission of The Bahamas, SEC and FINRA.
- Regulators: only Smartbroker offers Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin).
- quantfury is licensed in 3 more countries.
- Markets: only quantfury offers Forex, Futures.
- Markets: only Smartbroker offers Bonds, Funds, Metals.
- Platforms: only quantfury offers Web Platform, Mobile App.
- Platforms: only Smartbroker offers Web, App.
- Interest on cash is higher at quantfury: 4.5% vs 2.25%.
- Support channels: only Smartbroker offers Email, Phone.
Our verdict on each
quantfury
Quantfury suits traders who want commission-free dealing across stocks, ETFs, forex, futures and crypto, and who are happy to self-serve. The stock trade fee is $0 and the account fee is $0, both of which rank at the top of our data.
Smartbroker
Smartbroker runs a European brokerage with a €0 account fee and a €0 minimum deposit, which puts it at 1 on the site for deposit levels. It suits investors who want stocks, ETFs, funds and crypto in one account and would rather not pay a monthly charge.
Score breakdown
| Area | quantfury | Smartbroker |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Offer | 9.1Commission-free model, stock trade fee of $0 and account fee of $0 | 9.2HigherLow-fees model across stocks, etfs and crypto, supervised by BaFin and Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) and reachable on email, phone and help centre. |
| Trust | 9.1 | 9.5Higher |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | quantfury | Smartbroker |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 77 of 471 | 60 of 471 |
What each covers
| Markets | quantfury | Smartbroker |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | No |
| Futures | Yes | No |
| Crypto | Yes | Yes |
| Bonds | No | Yes |
| Funds | No | Yes |
| Metals | No | Yes |
A third option
Nexo has interest on cash at 13%, against 4.5% for quantfury and 2.25% for Smartbroker.
Nexo reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | quantfury | Smartbroker |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Crypto, Mobile app | Crypto, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Commission free | Low fees |
| Legal entity | Quantfury Trading UK Limited | Smartbroker AG |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Germany |
| Founded | 2017 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | quantfury | Smartbroker | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed | €0below the median | €1 |
| Stock trade fee | $0at the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Margin rate | 0%lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 8.75% |
| Interest on cash | 4.5%highest quarter | 2.25%below the median | 3% |
Median across 91 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
quantfury
Pros
- Stock trade fee of $0 ranks 1 of 161 brands in our data
- Account fee of $0 ranks 1 of 138 brands on our data
- Commission-free model on commission free for stocks, ETFs, forex, futures and crypto
Cons
- Support runs on help centre only, so questions about money and positions go through articles rather than a live team
- Margin is charged at 0%, but leverage up to 20x trading power magnifies how fast a losing position can grow
- The market list in stocks, etfs and forex stops short of the CFD and metal ranges that peers such as eToro and Vantage carry
Smartbroker
Pros
- Account fee of €0, matching the $0 account fee at eToro and sitting at 1 among 138 brands on account fee.
- Nothing to pay to open, with a minimum deposit of €0 against a site median of €4.64.
- One account covers stocks, etfs and crypto.
Cons
- Protection is limited to what the scheme pays, listed as EU ICS up to EUR 20,000, so larger balances rely on your own holdings.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre only, with no live chat listed.
- Markets stop at stocks, etfs and crypto, with no forex, options or futures listed.
Who each suits
quantfury
Who it suits
- Traders who pay a commission per trade elsewhere and want that cost gone
- Investors who keep cash on the platform and want it to earn 4.5%
- Crypto holders who want spot, not leveraged derivatives, alongside equities
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs a human support line, since support runs on help centre
- Forex traders who need metals or CFDs, missing from stocks, etfs and forex
Smartbroker
Who it suits
- European investors who want a German-regulated account holding stocks, etfs and crypto under one roof.
- Anyone with spare cash to park while they decide, with 2.25% on the daily deposit account.
- People who trade away from a desk, since access runs through Web and App.
Who should look elsewhere
- Vantage, if you would rather start against a published floor of $5 than an open entry of €0.
- eToro, if your trading runs past the stocks, etfs and crypto list here and you want to weigh its range against Smartbroker's.
- Anyone holding a large cash balance, since protection is listed as EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.
Country by country
| Country | quantfury | Smartbroker |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | No | Yes |
Questions about each
quantfury
What does it cost to trade stocks on Quantfury?+
The stock trade fee is $0 and the account fee is $0, under a commission-free model. In our data the trade fee ranks 1 of 161 brands and the account fee 1 of 138. Uninvested cash earns 4.5%, so holding a balance is not a drag.
Is my money protected if Quantfury fails?+
UK clients are covered by the Financial Conduct Authority licence 577611 and sit under the FSCS, with investor protection of FSCS up to GBP 85,000. Clients in the Bahamas, the US and Colombia are covered under their own regulators instead, under SIA-F204, CRD#: 318437/SEC#: 8-70934 and Resolution 2287 of 2024.
Smartbroker
What does Smartbroker charge to hold an account?+
The account fee is €0, so there is no monthly charge for keeping the account open. Entry is also open, with a minimum deposit of €0. Trading costs still apply on individual orders, and the pricing page is where per-trade charges are set out.
Is my money protected at Smartbroker?+
Smartbroker is regulated by BaFin and Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), and the listed investor protection is EU ICS up to EUR 20,000. The German regulator supervises the firm, while the compensation scheme pays out on eligible balances up to the stated limit.
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