Scalable 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)
Broker comparison
Scalable Capital vs.
Smartbroker+
Which broker fits your needs?
Platforms, products and fees side by side.
Checked on 22 October 2026
See comparisonScalable Capital
Smartbroker+VS
Summary
Your goal decides
Scalable Capital has a higher rating of 4.4/5 compared to Smartbroker+ (4.1/5). Scalable Capital offers 6 instrument types, while Smartbroker+ offers 5. The minimum deposit is lower at Smartbroker+ with 0 €. Oversight: Scalable Capital: BaFin/Deutsche Bundesbank; Smartbroker+: BaFin. Scalable Capital: No, no options trading. Smartbroker+: No, no options trading.
Scalable CapitalNeobroker with flat-rate trading and robo-advisor
Smartbroker+Low-cost trading with access to all German exchanges
At a glance
The key differences
| Criterion | Scalable Capital | Smartbroker+ |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Scalable Broker App, Scalable Broker Web | Smartbroker+ App, Smartbroker+ Web |
| Product types | Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Crypto ETPs, Derivatives | Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Derivatives |
| Options trading | No, no options trading | No, no options trading |
| Fee model | FREE: €0.99 per trade; PRIME+: €4.99/month, €0 from €250 order value | €0 at gettex (from €500) or from €4 at other exchanges |
| Minimum deposit | 1 € (Verifizierung) | 0 € |
| Regulation | BaFin/Deutsche Bundesbank | BaFin |
| More information | Details | Details |
Platforms
Scalable Capital
Scalable Broker App, Scalable Broker Web
Smartbroker+
Smartbroker+ App, Smartbroker+ Web
Product types
Scalable Capital
Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Crypto ETPs, Derivatives
Smartbroker+
Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Derivatives
Options trading
Scalable Capital
No, no options trading
Smartbroker+
No, no options trading
Fee model
Scalable Capital
FREE: €0.99 per trade; PRIME+: €4.99/month, €0 from €250 order value
Smartbroker+
€0 at gettex (from €500) or from €4 at other exchanges
Minimum deposit
Scalable Capital
1 € (Verifizierung)
Smartbroker+
0 €
Regulation
Scalable Capital
BaFin/Deutsche Bundesbank
Smartbroker+
BaFin
Product access and costs depend on market, account and permissions.
Detailed comparison
Comparing fees
Compare total costs, not just the order fee.
Scalable CapitalSmartbroker+€0 at gettex (from €500) or from €4 at other exchanges
- Published fee
- €0 at gettex (from €500) or from €4 at other exchanges
- Minimum deposit
- 0 €
The relevant costs depend on market, currency, order size and trading style.
Worked out
What does it actually cost?
Typical months at Scalable Capital and Smartbroker+, priced from their published fee schedules. Spreads, FX and exchange fees come on top depending on the venue.
| Scenario | Scalable Capital | Smartbroker+ |
|---|---|---|
| ETF savings plan, ≈ €200 a month | €0Savings plan execution €0 (all plans, from €1) | €0ETF savings plan €0 |
| 10 stock buys of ≈ €1,000 a month | €9.90FREE plan, European Investor Exchange: €0.99 per trade × 10 (Xetra/gettex: €1.99) | €0gettex €0 per order from €500 × 10 (Xetra: €4 + 0.01% + exchange fees) |
| One BTC purchase of ≈ €1,000 | —No spot crypto: crypto ETPs only (0.99% spread markup + order fee) | €9Crypto 0.90% of value × €1,000 plus venue markup |
| Custody and account fee per year | €0Custody fee €0 | €0Custody free |
Checked on 22 October 2026. Prices can change; the current fee schedule is what counts. Sources: de.scalable.capital · smartbrokerplus.de
Execution quality
Order type, venue and liquidity affect execution.
Scalable CapitalCheck the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.
Provider informationSmartbroker+Check the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.
Provider informationProduct range
Scalable CapitalStocksETFsFundsBondsCrypto ETPsDerivatives
Smartbroker+StocksETFsFundsBondsDerivatives
Categories come from broker profiles. Check specific markets and permissions before deciding.
Trading platforms
Scalable 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 platformSmartbroker+Smartbroker+ App · Smartbroker+ Web
Smartbroker+ offers its customers the Smartbroker+ App and the Smartbroker+ Web platform. Both interfaces are designed for simple and fast order placement. The app enables mobile trading with real-time price data, watchlists, and portfolio overview. The web platform offers advanced chart analysis functions and detailed order masks. Various order types such as limit, stop, and market orders are supported. The platform is continuously being developed and enhanced with new features.
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?
Scalable CapitalFor investors who want an app-first full bank with a flat-rate option and free savings plans.
- Flat-rate trading with PRIME+
- BaFin-regulated
- Stocks, ETFs, funds and bonds
- No options trading
- PRIME+ flat rate applies from €250 order value
Smartbroker+For investors who want to trade on gettex from €500 with no order fee and a wide choice of funds and venues. Accounts are held by Baader Bank.
- €0 order fee at gettex from €500
- Access to all German exchanges
- Wide range of savings plans
- No options trading
- Platform still evolving
Find the broker that fits
Scalable Capital oder Smartbroker+?
Side by side. Decided with knowledge.
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Two brokers. Many options. Your call.
Scalable Capital and Smartbroker+ 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.
Your questions
Frequently asked questions
How do fees differ between Scalable Capital and Smartbroker+?
Scalable Capital: FREE: €0.99 per trade; PRIME+: €4.99/month, €0 from €250 order value. Smartbroker+: €0 at gettex (from €500) or from €4 at other exchanges. Compare total costs for the specific market, product, currency and order size in the current fee schedule.
Which broker offers more products: Scalable Capital or Smartbroker+?
Scalable Capital offers Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Crypto ETPs, Derivatives. Smartbroker+ offers Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Derivatives.
How are Scalable Capital and Smartbroker+ regulated?
The broker profiles list BaFin/Deutsche Bundesbank for Scalable Capital and BaFin for Smartbroker+. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is Scalable Capital or Smartbroker+ better for beginners?
Scalable Capital lists a 1 € (Verifizierung) minimum deposit and offers Scalable Broker App, Scalable Broker Web. Smartbroker+ lists 0 € and offers Smartbroker+ App, Smartbroker+ Web. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
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.
Your next step
Your next step
Scalable CapitalNeobroker with flat-rate trading and robo-advisor
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