DEGIRO

4.1(567)

BaFin/AFM

Scalable Capital

4.4(1200)

BaFin

DEGIRO vs Scalable Capital

Head-to-Head Comparison 2026

Our Verdict

DEGIRO offers access to more international exchanges and lower fees for US stocks, while Scalable Capital impresses with free trading via PRIME+ and an integrated robo-advisor. For international diversification, DEGIRO is better; for the German market and ETF savings plans, Scalable Capital.

Comparison Table

Criteria	DEGIRO	Scalable Capital
Rating	4.1/5 (567 reviews)	4.4/5 (1200 reviews)✓
Regulation	BaFin/AFM	BaFin
Fees	from €0.75 per contract	PRIME+ flat rate €4.99/month or €0.99 per trade✓
Min. Deposit	0 €	0 €
Instruments	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Bonds✓	Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Crypto, Derivatives
Platforms	DEGIRO App, DEGIRO Web	Scalable Broker App, Scalable Broker Web
Options Trading	Yes, medium	No, no options trading
Founded	2008	2014
Headquarters	Amsterdam, Niederlande	Munich

Detailed Comparison

Fee Comparison

Scalable Capital

DEGIRO: from €0.75 per contract. Minimum deposit: 0 €.

Scalable Capital: PRIME+ flat rate €4.99/month or €0.99 per trade. Minimum deposit: 0 €.

Product Range

DEGIRO

DEGIRO (5 categories)

StocksETFsOptionsFuturesBonds

Scalable Capital (5 categories)

StocksETFsFundsCryptoDerivatives

Trading Platforms

DEGIRO

DEGIRO App
DEGIRO Web

Scalable Capital

Scalable Broker App
Scalable Broker Web

Regulation & Security

DEGIRO is regulated by BaFin/AFM (HQ: Amsterdam, Niederlande).

Scalable Capital is regulated by BaFin (HQ: Munich).

Who Is It For?

Scalable Capital

DEGIRO

Low-cost online broker with broad European offering

✓ Low fees

✓ User-friendly

✓ EU-regulated

✗ Limited options strategies

✗ No phone support

Scalable Capital

Neobroker with flat-rate trading and robo-advisor

✓ Flat-rate trading with PRIME+

✓ BaFin-regulated

✓ Over 7,800 stocks and 2,500 ETFs

✗ No options trading

✗ Limited trading venues (gettex/Xetra)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DEGIRO or Scalable Capital cheaper?

DEGIRO charges from €0.75 per contract. Scalable Capital charges PRIME+ flat rate €4.99/month or €0.99 per trade. The minimum deposit is 0 € at DEGIRO and 0 € at Scalable Capital.

Which broker offers more products: DEGIRO or Scalable Capital?

DEGIRO offers Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Bonds. Scalable Capital offers Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Crypto, Derivatives.

Which broker is better regulated?

DEGIRO is regulated by BaFin/AFM. Scalable Capital is regulated by BaFin. DEGIRO has BaFin regulation, which is particularly advantageous for German investors. Scalable Capital has BaFin regulation, which is particularly advantageous for German investors.

Is DEGIRO or Scalable Capital better for beginners?

DEGIRO has a minimum deposit of 0 € and offers DEGIRO App, DEGIRO Web as platforms. Scalable Capital has a minimum deposit of 0 € and offers Scalable Broker App, Scalable Broker Web. DEGIRO has the lower entry barrier.

DEGIRO vs Scalable Capital: Which broker is better overall?

The choice between DEGIRO (4.1/5, 567 reviews) and Scalable Capital (4.4/5, 1200 reviews) depends on your needs. DEGIRO: Low-cost online broker with broad European offering. Scalable Capital: Neobroker with flat-rate trading and robo-advisor.

DEGIRO

Low-cost online broker with broad European offering

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