Scalable Capital

4.4(1200)

BaFin

TradeRepublic

4.2(892)

BaFin

Scalable Capital vs TradeRepublic

Head-to-Head Comparison 2026

Our Verdict

Scalable Capital has a higher rating of 4.4/5 compared to TradeRepublic (4.2/5). Scalable Capital offers 5 instrument types, while TradeRepublic offers 4. Scalable Capital has been in the market since 2014, making it the more experienced provider.

Comparison Table

Criteria	Scalable Capital	TradeRepublic
Rating	4.4/5 (1200 reviews)✓	4.2/5 (892 reviews)
Regulation	BaFin	BaFin
Fees	PRIME+ flat rate €4.99/month or €0.99 per trade	€1 per trade
Min. Deposit	0 €	0 €
Instruments	Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Crypto, Derivatives	Stocks, ETFs, Derivatives, Crypto
Platforms	Scalable Broker App, Scalable Broker Web	Trade Republic App
Options Trading	No, no options trading	Limited
Founded	2014	2015
Headquarters	Munich	Berlin

Detailed Comparison

Fee Comparison

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

TradeRepublic: €1 per trade. Minimum deposit: 0 €.

Product Range

Scalable Capital (5 categories)

StocksETFsFundsCryptoDerivatives

TradeRepublic (4 categories)

StocksETFsDerivativesCrypto

Trading Platforms

Scalable Capital

Scalable Broker App
Scalable Broker Web

TradeRepublic

Trade Republic App

Regulation & Security

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

TradeRepublic 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)

TradeRepublic

Germany's most popular neobroker with simple interface

✓ Very easy to use

✓ German app

✓ Free custody

✗ Limited options selection

✗ Mobile only

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scalable Capital or TradeRepublic cheaper?

Scalable Capital charges PRIME+ flat rate €4.99/month or €0.99 per trade. TradeRepublic charges €1 per trade. The minimum deposit is 0 € at Scalable Capital and 0 € at TradeRepublic.

Which broker offers more products: Scalable Capital or TradeRepublic?

Scalable Capital offers Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Crypto, Derivatives. TradeRepublic offers Stocks, ETFs, Derivatives, Crypto.

Which broker is better regulated?

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

Is Scalable Capital or TradeRepublic better for beginners?

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

Scalable Capital vs TradeRepublic: Which broker is better overall?

The choice between Scalable Capital (4.4/5, 1200 reviews) and TradeRepublic (4.2/5, 892 reviews) depends on your needs. Scalable Capital: Neobroker with flat-rate trading and robo-advisor. TradeRepublic: Germany's most popular neobroker with simple interface.