Freedom24

4.2(750)

CySEC/BaFin

Scalable Capital

4.4(1200)

BaFin

Freedom24 vs Scalable Capital

Head-to-Head Comparison 2026

Our Verdict

Scalable Capital has a higher rating of 4.4/5 compared to Freedom24 (4.2/5). Freedom24 offers options trading, while the other does not. Freedom24 has been in the market since 2008, making it the more experienced provider.

Comparison Table

Criteria	Freedom24	Scalable Capital
Rating	4.2/5 (750 reviews)	4.4/5 (1200 reviews)✓
Regulation	CySEC/BaFin	BaFin
Fees	from $0.02 per share (min. $2), options from $0.65 per contract	PRIME+ flat rate €4.99/month or €0.99 per trade
Min. Deposit	0 €	0 €
Instruments	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds, Futures	Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Crypto, Derivatives
Platforms	Freedom24 App, Freedom24 Web	Scalable Broker App, Scalable Broker Web
Options Trading	Yes, real US options	No, no options trading
Founded	2008	2014
Headquarters	Limassol	Munich

Detailed Comparison

Fee Comparison

Freedom24: from $0.02 per share (min. $2), options from $0.65 per contract. Minimum deposit: 0 €.

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

Product Range

Freedom24 (5 categories)

StocksETFsOptionsBondsFutures

Scalable Capital (5 categories)

StocksETFsFundsCryptoDerivatives

Trading Platforms

Freedom24

Freedom24 App
Freedom24 Web

Scalable Capital

Scalable Broker App
Scalable Broker Web

Regulation & Security

Freedom24 is regulated by CySEC/BaFin (HQ: Limassol).

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

Who Is It For?

Freedom24

Access 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 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 Freedom24 or Scalable Capital cheaper?

Freedom24 charges from $0.02 per share (min. $2), options from $0.65 per contract. Scalable Capital charges PRIME+ flat rate €4.99/month or €0.99 per trade. The minimum deposit is 0 € at Freedom24 and 0 € at Scalable Capital.

Which broker offers more products: Freedom24 or Scalable Capital?

Freedom24 offers Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds, Futures. Scalable Capital offers Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Crypto, Derivatives.

Which broker is better regulated?

Freedom24 is regulated by CySEC/BaFin. Scalable Capital is regulated by BaFin. Freedom24 has BaFin regulation, which is particularly advantageous for German investors. Scalable Capital has BaFin regulation, which is particularly advantageous for German investors.

Is Freedom24 or Scalable Capital better for beginners?

Freedom24 has a minimum deposit of 0 € and offers Freedom24 App, Freedom24 Web as platforms. Scalable Capital has a minimum deposit of 0 € and offers Scalable Broker App, Scalable Broker Web. Freedom24 has the lower entry barrier.

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.

Freedom24

Access to US and EU exchanges with real options and savings plans

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From 0 € min. deposit

Scalable Capital

Neobroker with flat-rate trading and robo-advisor

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From 0 € min. deposit

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