CapTrader

4.3(580)

BaFin

Swissquote

4.4(1200)

FINMA

CapTrader vs Swissquote

Head-to-Head Comparison 2026

Our Verdict

Swissquote has a higher rating of 4.4/5 compared to CapTrader (4.3/5). Swissquote offers 8 instrument types, while CapTrader offers 7. The minimum deposit is lower at Swissquote with 1.000 CHF. CapTrader is BaFin-regulated, while Swissquote is supervised by FINMA.

Comparison Table

Criteria	CapTrader	Swissquote
Rating	4.3/5 (580 reviews)	4.4/5 (1200 reviews)✓
Regulation	BaFin	FINMA
Fees	from €2 per stock order, from $2 per US option	Stocks from CHF 5, forex spreads from 1.3 pip (Standard)
Min. Deposit	2.000 €	1.000 CHF
Instruments	Stocks, Options, Futures, Forex, ETFs, Bonds, CFDs	Stocks, ETFs, Forex, Options, Futures, Bonds, Funds, Crypto
Platforms	TWS, CapTrader App, IBKR Mobile	Swissquote eTrading, MT4, MT5, Swissquote App
Options Trading	Yes, comprehensive options and futures trading	Yes, options trading available via eTrading
Founded	2011	1996
Headquarters	Düsseldorf	Gland

Detailed Comparison

Fee Comparison

CapTrader: from €2 per stock order, from $2 per US option. Minimum deposit: 2.000 €.

Swissquote: Stocks from CHF 5, forex spreads from 1.3 pip (Standard). Minimum deposit: 1.000 CHF.

Product Range

CapTrader (7 categories)

StocksOptionsFuturesForexETFsBondsCFDs

Swissquote (8 categories)

StocksETFsForexOptionsFuturesBondsFundsCrypto

Trading Platforms

CapTrader

TWS
CapTrader App
IBKR Mobile

Swissquote

Swissquote eTrading
MT4
MT5
Swissquote App

Regulation & Security

CapTrader is regulated by BaFin (HQ: Düsseldorf).

Swissquote is regulated by FINMA (HQ: Gland).

Who Is It For?

CapTrader

German introducing broker for Interactive Brokers with top conditions

✓ Access to over 150 exchanges worldwide

✓ Comprehensive options trading

✓ German support with IB technology

✗ Minimum deposit €2,000

✗ TWS platform complex for beginners

Swissquote

Swiss online bank with premium trading and crypto offering

✓ Swiss banking license (FINMA)

✓ Broad product range incl. crypto

✓ High deposit protection

✗ Higher minimum deposit (CHF 1,000)

✗ Fees higher than pure online brokers

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CapTrader or Swissquote cheaper?

CapTrader charges from €2 per stock order, from $2 per US option. Swissquote charges Stocks from CHF 5, forex spreads from 1.3 pip (Standard). The minimum deposit is 2.000 € at CapTrader and 1.000 CHF at Swissquote.

Which broker offers more products: CapTrader or Swissquote?

CapTrader offers Stocks, Options, Futures, Forex, ETFs, Bonds, CFDs. Swissquote offers Stocks, ETFs, Forex, Options, Futures, Bonds, Funds, Crypto.

Which broker is better regulated?

CapTrader is regulated by BaFin. Swissquote is regulated by FINMA. CapTrader has BaFin regulation, which is particularly advantageous for German investors.

Is CapTrader or Swissquote better for beginners?

CapTrader has a minimum deposit of 2.000 € and offers TWS, CapTrader App, IBKR Mobile as platforms. Swissquote has a minimum deposit of 1.000 CHF and offers Swissquote eTrading, MT4, MT5, Swissquote App. Swissquote has the lower entry barrier.

CapTrader vs Swissquote: Which broker is better overall?

The choice between CapTrader (4.3/5, 580 reviews) and Swissquote (4.4/5, 1200 reviews) depends on your needs. CapTrader: German introducing broker for Interactive Brokers with top conditions. Swissquote: Swiss online bank with premium trading and crypto offering.

CapTrader

German introducing broker for Interactive Brokers with top conditions

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From 2.000 € min. deposit

Swissquote

Swiss online bank with premium trading and crypto offering

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From 1.000 CHF min. deposit

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