Freedom24Terms by market
- US
- Smart plan: USD 0.65 per contract; All-inclusive plan: USD 3 per contract + USD 10 per order
- Minimum deposit
- 0 €
- Spread figure
- Stocks from $0.02/share + $1.20/order (Smart plan), up to 8.3% interest on USD balance
Broker comparison
Freedom24 vs.
Scalable Capital
Which broker fits your needs?
Platforms, products and fees side by side.
Checked on 22 October 2026
See comparisonFreedom24
Scalable CapitalVS
Summary
Your goal decides
Scalable Capital has a higher rating of 4.4/5 compared to Freedom24 (4.2/5). Scalable Capital offers 6 instrument types, while Freedom24 offers 5. The minimum deposit is lower at Freedom24 with 0 €. Oversight: Freedom24: CySEC (Cyprus), licence 275/15; Scalable Capital: BaFin/Deutsche Bundesbank. Freedom24: Yes, listed options: US. Scalable Capital: No, no options trading.
Freedom24Access to US and EU exchanges with real options and savings plans
Scalable CapitalNeobroker with flat-rate trading and robo-advisor
At a glance
The key differences
| Criterion | Freedom24 | Scalable Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Freedom24 App, Freedom24 Web | Scalable Broker App, Scalable Broker Web |
| Product types | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds, Futures | Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Crypto ETPs, Derivatives |
| Options trading | Yes, listed options: US | No, no options trading |
| Fee model | US: Smart plan: USD 0.65 per contract; All-inclusive plan: USD 3 per contract + USD 10 per order | FREE: €0.99 per trade; PRIME+: €4.99/month, €0 from €250 order value |
| Minimum deposit | 0 € | 1 € (Verifizierung) |
| Regulation | CySEC (Cyprus), licence 275/15 | BaFin/Deutsche Bundesbank |
| More information | Details | Details |
Platforms
Freedom24
Freedom24 App, Freedom24 Web
Scalable Capital
Scalable Broker App, Scalable Broker Web
Product types
Freedom24
Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds, Futures
Scalable Capital
Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Crypto ETPs, Derivatives
Options trading
Freedom24
Yes, listed options: US
Scalable Capital
No, no options trading
Fee model
Freedom24
US: Smart plan: USD 0.65 per contract; All-inclusive plan: USD 3 per contract + USD 10 per order
Scalable Capital
FREE: €0.99 per trade; PRIME+: €4.99/month, €0 from €250 order value
Minimum deposit
Freedom24
0 €
Scalable Capital
1 € (Verifizierung)
Regulation
Freedom24
CySEC (Cyprus), licence 275/15
Scalable Capital
BaFin/Deutsche Bundesbank
Product access and costs depend on market, account and permissions.
Detailed comparison
Comparing fees
Compare total costs, not just the order fee.
Freedom24Scalable CapitalFREE: €0.99 per trade; PRIME+: €4.99/month, €0 from €250 order value
- Published fee
- FREE: €0.99 per trade; PRIME+: €4.99/month, €0 from €250 order value
- Minimum deposit
- 1 € (Verifizierung)
The relevant costs depend on market, currency, order size and trading style.
Worked out
What does it actually cost?
Typical months at Freedom24 and Scalable Capital, priced from their published fee schedules. Spreads, FX and exchange fees come on top depending on the venue.
| Scenario | Freedom24 | Scalable Capital |
|---|---|---|
| ETF savings plan, ≈ €200 a month | €2.04No savings plan in fee schedule; single buy on Smart: €2 + €0.02/share (≈2 shares at €100) | €0Savings plan execution €0 (all plans, from €1) |
| 10 stock buys of ≈ €1,000 a month | €22Smart: €2 + €0.02/share; at 10 shares of €100 = €2.20 × 10 (depends on share count) | €9.90FREE plan, European Investor Exchange: €0.99 per trade × 10 (Xetra/gettex: €1.99) |
| 10 US option contracts a month | US$6.50Smart: $0.65 per contract × 10, no per-order fee | —No listed US options offered (securitised derivatives only) |
| Custody and account fee per year | €0Smart: no monthly fee; no custody fee for trading account | €0Custody fee €0 |
Checked on 22 October 2026. Prices can change; the current fee schedule is what counts. Sources: freedom24.com · de.scalable.capital
Execution quality
Order type, venue and liquidity affect execution.
Freedom24Check the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.
Provider informationScalable CapitalCheck the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.
Provider informationProduct range
Freedom24StocksETFsOptionsBondsFutures
Scalable CapitalStocksETFsFundsBondsCrypto ETPsDerivatives
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Trading platforms
Freedom24Freedom24 App · Freedom24 Web
Freedom24 offers its own web platform and mobile app for iOS and Android. The platform enables trading of stocks, ETFs, options, futures, and bonds across over 15 global exchanges. It provides real-time quotes, portfolio overviews, savings plan features, and basic analytical tools. The user interface is functional, though it could benefit from a more modern design.
Explore platformScalable CapitalScalable Broker App · Scalable Broker Web
Scalable Capital provides its customers with the Scalable Broker App and the Scalable Broker Web platform. The app offers a modern, intuitive user interface with clear price displays, watchlists, and easy order placement. The web platform extends the offering with more detailed chart analysis and portfolio overviews. Both platforms support limit, market, and stop orders as well as the setup and management of savings plans. Push notifications keep investors informed about price changes.
Explore platformScalable Capital
Scalable Capital Bank GmbH, München
- Supervisor
- BaFin
Regulation does not protect against market losses. What counts is the entity you sign the contract with.
Your investor profile
Who might it suit?
Freedom24Access to US and EU exchanges with real options and savings plans
- Real US options trading available
- Access to 15+ global exchanges
- Attractive daily interest on account balance
- Fees higher than neobrokers
- Platform could be more intuitive
Scalable CapitalNeobroker with flat-rate trading and robo-advisor
- Flat-rate trading with PRIME+
- BaFin-regulated
- Stocks, ETFs, funds and bonds
- No options trading
- PRIME+ flat rate applies from €250 order value
Find the broker that fits
Freedom24 oder Scalable Capital?
Side by side. Decided with knowledge.
See the differences that matter, and the Academy lessons that explain them.
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Two brokers. Many options. Your call.
Freedom24 and Scalable Capital do not earn the same way
The table shows what they cost. These lessons show how they earn, which is what the difference is made of.
Who is on the other side?
Whether your order leaves the building or stops at the desk
Open the lesson →The fill you actually get
Why the price on screen and the price you get are not the same
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How several bank quotes become one spread on your screen
Open the lesson →Your questions
Frequently asked questions
How do fees differ between Freedom24 and Scalable Capital?
Freedom24: US: Smart plan: USD 0.65 per contract; All-inclusive plan: USD 3 per contract + USD 10 per order. Scalable Capital: FREE: €0.99 per trade; PRIME+: €4.99/month, €0 from €250 order value. Compare total costs for the specific market, product, currency and order size in the current fee schedule.
Which broker offers more products: Freedom24 or Scalable Capital?
Freedom24 offers Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds, Futures. Scalable Capital offers Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Crypto ETPs, Derivatives.
How are Freedom24 and Scalable Capital regulated?
The broker profiles list CySEC (Cyprus), licence 275/15 for Freedom24 and BaFin/Deutsche Bundesbank for Scalable Capital. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is Freedom24 or Scalable Capital better for beginners?
Freedom24 lists a 0 € minimum deposit and offers Freedom24 App, Freedom24 Web. Scalable Capital lists 1 € (Verifizierung) and offers Scalable Broker App, Scalable Broker Web. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
Freedom24 vs Scalable Capital: Which broker is better overall?
The choice between Freedom24 (4.2/5, 750 reviews) and Scalable Capital (4.4/5, 1200 reviews) depends on your needs. Freedom24: Access to US and EU exchanges with real options and savings plans. Scalable Capital: Neobroker with flat-rate trading and robo-advisor.
Your next step
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Freedom24Access to US and EU exchanges with real options and savings plans
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