Interactive Brokers

4.8(1823)

BaFin/SEC/FCA

LYNX Broker

4.5(1247)

BaFin/AFM

Interactive Brokers vs LYNX Broker

Head-to-Head Comparison 2026

Our Verdict

Both brokers use the same TWS platform, as LYNX is an introducing broker for Interactive Brokers. The main difference: LYNX offers German-language support and simplified account opening, while Interactive Brokers offers lower commissions and direct access. Those who prefer German support choose LYNX — those who want the lowest fees go directly to Interactive Brokers.

Comparison Table

Criteria	Interactive Brokers	LYNX Broker
Rating	4.8/5 (1823 reviews)✓	4.5/5 (1247 reviews)
Regulation	BaFin/SEC/FCA✓	BaFin/AFM
Fees	from €0.65 per contract✓	from €2 per contract
Min. Deposit	0 €	0 €
Instruments	Stocks, Options, Futures, Forex, Bonds, ETFs, CFDs	Stocks, Options, Futures, ETFs, CFDs
Platforms	TWS, IBKR Mobile, Client Portal✓	TWS, LYNX Trading App
Options Trading	Yes, comprehensive	Yes, comprehensive
Founded	1978	2006
Headquarters	Greenwich, USA	Amsterdam, Niederlande

Detailed Comparison

Fee Comparison

Interactive Brokers

Interactive Brokers: from €0.65 per contract. Minimum deposit: 0 €.

LYNX Broker: from €2 per contract. Minimum deposit: 0 €.

Product Range

Interactive Brokers (7 categories)

StocksOptionsFuturesForexBondsETFsCFDs

LYNX Broker (5 categories)

StocksOptionsFuturesETFsCFDs

Trading Platforms

Interactive Brokers

TWS
IBKR Mobile
Client Portal

LYNX Broker

TWS
LYNX Trading App

Regulation & Security

Interactive Brokers

Interactive Brokers is regulated by BaFin/SEC/FCA (HQ: Greenwich, USA).

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

Who Is It For?

LYNX Broker

Interactive Brokers

Professional trading platform with comprehensive product range

✓ Low fees

✓ Wide product range

✓ Professional platform

✗ Complex for beginners

✗ Inactivity fee under $100,000

LYNX Broker

German broker powered by Interactive Brokers technology

✓ German support

✓ Interactive Brokers technology

✓ Good educational resources

✗ Higher fees than IB direct

✗ Minimum activity required

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Interactive Brokers or LYNX Broker cheaper?

Interactive Brokers charges from €0.65 per contract. LYNX Broker charges from €2 per contract. The minimum deposit is 0 € at Interactive Brokers and 0 € at LYNX Broker.

Which broker offers more products: Interactive Brokers or LYNX Broker?

Interactive Brokers offers Stocks, Options, Futures, Forex, Bonds, ETFs, CFDs. LYNX Broker offers Stocks, Options, Futures, ETFs, CFDs.

Which broker is better regulated?

Interactive Brokers is regulated by BaFin/SEC/FCA. LYNX Broker is regulated by BaFin/AFM. Interactive Brokers has BaFin regulation, which is particularly advantageous for German investors. LYNX Broker has BaFin regulation, which is particularly advantageous for German investors.

Is Interactive Brokers or LYNX Broker better for beginners?

Interactive Brokers has a minimum deposit of 0 € and offers TWS, IBKR Mobile, Client Portal as platforms. LYNX Broker has a minimum deposit of 0 € and offers TWS, LYNX Trading App. Interactive Brokers has the lower entry barrier.

Interactive Brokers vs LYNX Broker: Which broker is better overall?

The choice between Interactive Brokers (4.8/5, 1823 reviews) and LYNX Broker (4.5/5, 1247 reviews) depends on your needs. Interactive Brokers: Professional trading platform with comprehensive product range. LYNX Broker: German broker powered by Interactive Brokers technology.