Scalable Capital

4.4(1200)

BaFin

Smartbroker+

4.1(890)

BaFin

Scalable Capital vs Smartbroker+

Head-to-Head Comparison 2026

Our Verdict

Scalable Capital has a higher rating of 4.4/5 compared to Smartbroker+ (4.1/5). Scalable Capital has been in the market since 2014, making it the more experienced provider.

Comparison Table

Criteria	Scalable Capital	Smartbroker+
Rating	4.4/5 (1200 reviews)✓	4.1/5 (890 reviews)
Regulation	BaFin	BaFin
Fees	PRIME+ flat rate €4.99/month or €0.99 per trade	€0 at gettex (from €500) or from €4 at other exchanges
Min. Deposit	0 €	0 €
Instruments	Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Crypto, Derivatives	Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Derivatives
Platforms	Scalable Broker App, Scalable Broker Web	Smartbroker+ App, Smartbroker+ Web
Options Trading	No, no options trading	No, no options trading
Founded	2014	2019
Headquarters	Munich	Berlin

Detailed Comparison

Fee Comparison

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

Smartbroker+: €0 at gettex (from €500) or from €4 at other exchanges. Minimum deposit: 0 €.

Product Range

Scalable Capital (5 categories)

StocksETFsFundsCryptoDerivatives

Smartbroker+ (5 categories)

StocksETFsFundsBondsDerivatives

Trading Platforms

Scalable Capital

Scalable Broker App
Scalable Broker Web

Smartbroker+

Smartbroker+ App
Smartbroker+ Web

Regulation & Security

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

Smartbroker+ is regulated by BaFin (HQ: Berlin).

Who Is It For?

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)

Smartbroker+

Low-cost trading with access to all German exchanges

✓ €0 order fee at gettex from €500

✓ Access to all German exchanges

✓ Wide range of savings plans

✗ No options trading

✗ Platform still evolving

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scalable Capital or Smartbroker+ cheaper?

Scalable Capital charges PRIME+ flat rate €4.99/month or €0.99 per trade. Smartbroker+ charges €0 at gettex (from €500) or from €4 at other exchanges. The minimum deposit is 0 € at Scalable Capital and 0 € at Smartbroker+.

Which broker offers more products: Scalable Capital or Smartbroker+?

Scalable Capital offers Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Crypto, Derivatives. Smartbroker+ offers Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Derivatives.

Which broker is better regulated?

Scalable Capital is regulated by BaFin. Smartbroker+ is regulated by BaFin. Scalable Capital has BaFin regulation, which is particularly advantageous for German investors. Smartbroker+ has BaFin regulation, which is particularly advantageous for German investors.

Is Scalable Capital or Smartbroker+ better for beginners?

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

Scalable Capital vs Smartbroker+: Which broker is better overall?

The choice between Scalable Capital (4.4/5, 1200 reviews) and Smartbroker+ (4.1/5, 890 reviews) depends on your needs. Scalable Capital: Neobroker with flat-rate trading and robo-advisor. Smartbroker+: Low-cost trading with access to all German exchanges.