Smartbroker+

4.1(890)

BaFin

TradeRepublic

4.2(892)

BaFin

Smartbroker+ vs TradeRepublic

Head-to-Head Comparison 2026

Our Verdict

TradeRepublic has a higher rating of 4.2/5 compared to Smartbroker+ (4.1/5). Smartbroker+ offers 5 instrument types, while TradeRepublic offers 4. TradeRepublic has been in the market since 2015, making it the more experienced provider.

Comparison Table

Criteria	Smartbroker+	TradeRepublic
Rating	4.1/5 (890 reviews)	4.2/5 (892 reviews)✓
Regulation	BaFin	BaFin
Fees	€0 at gettex (from €500) or from €4 at other exchanges	€1 per trade
Min. Deposit	0 €	0 €
Instruments	Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Derivatives	Stocks, ETFs, Derivatives, Crypto
Platforms	Smartbroker+ App, Smartbroker+ Web	Trade Republic App
Options Trading	No, no options trading	Limited
Founded	2019	2015
Headquarters	Berlin	Berlin

Detailed Comparison

Fee Comparison

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

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

Product Range

Smartbroker+ (5 categories)

StocksETFsFundsBondsDerivatives

TradeRepublic (4 categories)

StocksETFsDerivativesCrypto

Trading Platforms

Smartbroker+

Smartbroker+ App
Smartbroker+ Web

TradeRepublic

Trade Republic App

Regulation & Security

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

TradeRepublic is regulated by BaFin (HQ: Berlin).

Who Is It For?

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

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 Smartbroker+ or TradeRepublic cheaper?

Smartbroker+ charges €0 at gettex (from €500) or from €4 at other exchanges. TradeRepublic charges €1 per trade. The minimum deposit is 0 € at Smartbroker+ and 0 € at TradeRepublic.

Which broker offers more products: Smartbroker+ or TradeRepublic?

Smartbroker+ offers Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Derivatives. TradeRepublic offers Stocks, ETFs, Derivatives, Crypto.

Which broker is better regulated?

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

Is Smartbroker+ or TradeRepublic better for beginners?

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

Smartbroker+ vs TradeRepublic: Which broker is better overall?

The choice between Smartbroker+ (4.1/5, 890 reviews) and TradeRepublic (4.2/5, 892 reviews) depends on your needs. Smartbroker+: Low-cost trading with access to all German exchanges. TradeRepublic: Germany's most popular neobroker with simple interface.

Smartbroker+

Low-cost trading with access to all German exchanges

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From 0 € min. deposit

TradeRepublic

Germany's most popular neobroker with simple interface

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From 0 € min. deposit

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