comdirect

4.4(1800)

BaFin

Consorsbank

4.3(654)

BaFin

comdirect vs Consorsbank

Head-to-Head Comparison 2026

Our Verdict

comdirect has a higher rating of 4.4/5 compared to Consorsbank (4.3/5). comdirect offers 7 instrument types, while Consorsbank offers 6.

Comparison Table

Criteria	comdirect	Consorsbank
Rating	4.4/5 (1800 reviews)✓	4.3/5 (654 reviews)
Regulation	BaFin	BaFin
Fees	€4.90 base fee + 0.25% of order volume (min. €9.90)	from €4.95 + 0.25% of order volume
Min. Deposit	0 €	0 €
Instruments	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Funds, Bonds, Derivatives	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Bonds, Funds
Platforms	comdirect App, comdirect Web, ProTrader	ActiveTrader, Consorsbank App, Web
Options Trading	Yes, Eurex options trading available	Yes, good
Founded	1994	1994
Headquarters	Quickborn	Nürnberg

Detailed Comparison

Fee Comparison

comdirect: €4.90 base fee + 0.25% of order volume (min. €9.90). Minimum deposit: 0 €.

Consorsbank: from €4.95 + 0.25% of order volume. Minimum deposit: 0 €.

Product Range

comdirect (7 categories)

StocksETFsOptionsFuturesFundsBondsDerivatives

Consorsbank (6 categories)

StocksETFsOptionsFuturesBondsFunds

Trading Platforms

comdirect

comdirect App
comdirect Web
ProTrader

Consorsbank

ActiveTrader
Consorsbank App
Web

Regulation & Security

comdirect is regulated by BaFin (HQ: Quickborn).

Consorsbank is regulated by BaFin (HQ: Nürnberg).

Who Is It For?

comdirect

Direct bank with comprehensive securities and options trading

✓ Eurex options trading available

✓ Full bank with checking account

✓ Comprehensive educational resources

✗ Higher fees than neobrokers

✗ Custody fee without activity

Consorsbank

German full-service bank with comprehensive securities offering

✓ German bank

✓ Comprehensive support

✓ Trader education

✗ Higher fees

✗ Less modern platform

Frequently Asked Questions

Is comdirect or Consorsbank cheaper?

comdirect charges €4.90 base fee + 0.25% of order volume (min. €9.90). Consorsbank charges from €4.95 + 0.25% of order volume. The minimum deposit is 0 € at comdirect and 0 € at Consorsbank.

Which broker offers more products: comdirect or Consorsbank?

comdirect offers Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Funds, Bonds, Derivatives. Consorsbank offers Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Bonds, Funds.

Which broker is better regulated?

comdirect is regulated by BaFin. Consorsbank is regulated by BaFin. comdirect has BaFin regulation, which is particularly advantageous for German investors. Consorsbank has BaFin regulation, which is particularly advantageous for German investors.

Is comdirect or Consorsbank better for beginners?

comdirect has a minimum deposit of 0 € and offers comdirect App, comdirect Web, ProTrader as platforms. Consorsbank has a minimum deposit of 0 € and offers ActiveTrader, Consorsbank App, Web. comdirect has the lower entry barrier.

comdirect vs Consorsbank: Which broker is better overall?

The choice between comdirect (4.4/5, 1800 reviews) and Consorsbank (4.3/5, 654 reviews) depends on your needs. comdirect: Direct bank with comprehensive securities and options trading. Consorsbank: German full-service bank with comprehensive securities offering.

comdirect

Direct bank with comprehensive securities and options trading

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From 0 € min. deposit

Consorsbank

German full-service bank with comprehensive securities offering

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From 0 € min. deposit

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