Broker comparison

Commerzbank vs.
Maxblue

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Platforms, products and fees side by side.

Updated: October 2026

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Summary

Your goal decides.

Maxblue has a higher rating of 3.9/5 compared to Commerzbank (3.7/5). Commerzbank has been in the market since 1870, making it the more experienced provider. Execution speed: Commerzbank ~50 ms (Xetra Direct via Commerzbank-Routing), Maxblue ~50 ms (Xetra/Tradegate, via Deutsche Bank).

Securities trading at Germany's second-largest private bank

Deutsche Bank's online brokerage

At a glance

The key differences

Criterion
PlatformsCommerzbank Web, Commerzbank Appmaxblue Web, Deutsche Bank App
Product typesStocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds, CertificatesStocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Derivatives
Options tradingNoNo, no options trading
Fee modelCustody fee €0 (DirektDepot), order fee from €4.90 + 0.25% (min. €9.90)0.25% of order volume (min. €8.90, max. €58.90)
Minimum deposit0 €0 €
RegulationBaFinBaFin
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Platforms

Commerzbank

Commerzbank Web, Commerzbank App

Maxblue

maxblue Web, Deutsche Bank App

Product types

Commerzbank

Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds, Certificates

Maxblue

Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Derivatives

Options trading

Commerzbank

No

Maxblue

No, no options trading

Fee model

Commerzbank

Custody fee €0 (DirektDepot), order fee from €4.90 + 0.25% (min. €9.90)

Maxblue

0.25% of order volume (min. €8.90, max. €58.90)

Minimum deposit

Commerzbank

0 €

Maxblue

0 €

Regulation

Commerzbank

BaFin

Maxblue

BaFin

More information

Commerzbank

Details

Maxblue

Details

Product access and costs depend on market, account and permissions.

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Comparing fees

Compare total costs, not just the order fee.

Custody fee €0 (DirektDepot), order fee from €4.90 + 0.25% (min. €9.90)

Published fee
Custody fee €0 (DirektDepot), order fee from €4.90 + 0.25% (min. €9.90)
Minimum deposit
0 €
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0.25% of order volume (min. €8.90, max. €58.90)

Published fee
0.25% of order volume (min. €8.90, max. €58.90)
Minimum deposit
0 €
See terms at provider

The relevant costs depend on market, currency, order size and trading style.

Execution quality

Order type, venue and liquidity affect execution.

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Provider information

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Provider information

Product range

StocksETFsBondsFundsCertificates
StocksETFsFundsBondsDerivatives

Categories come from broker profiles. Check specific markets and permissions before deciding.

Trading platforms

Commerzbank Web · Commerzbank App

Commerzbank offers securities trading through its web platform and the Commerzbank App. The online platform enables order placement, portfolio overview, and market analysis directly in the browser. The mobile app provides quick access to quotes and order functions on the go. Both platforms are solid and reliable but could be more modern in terms of design and user-friendliness. However, for the occasional investor, they offer all necessary features.

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maxblue Web · Deutsche Bank App

Maxblue provides the maxblue Web platform and the Deutsche Bank App. The web platform offers access to over 60 exchanges with detailed order masks, chart functions, and professional research reports from Deutsche Bank. The Deutsche Bank App enables mobile trading and combines banking with brokerage functions. Order types such as limit, stop, and market are available. The platforms are functional but appear less modern in design than the offerings of pure online brokers.

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Regulation & security

BaFin

Regulatory information

Regulation does not prevent market losses. The relevant authority depends on the contracting entity.

Your investor profile

Who might it suit?

Securities trading at Germany's second-largest private bank

  • Major bank with comprehensive product range
  • Free DirektDepot without minimum deposit
  • Branches throughout Germany
  • Order fees higher than online brokers
  • Complex fee structure

Deutsche Bank's online brokerage

  • Deutsche Bank security
  • Free custody
  • Access to over 60 exchanges
  • Higher order fees
  • No options trading

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Commerzbank oder Maxblue?

Side by side. Decided with knowledge.

See the differences that matter, and the Academy lessons that explain them.

Commerzbank3.7
  • Major bank with comprehensive product range
  • Free DirektDepot without minimum deposit
  • Branches throughout Germany
Maxblue3.9
  • Deutsche Bank security
  • Free custody
  • Access to over 60 exchanges
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  • Fees
  • Platform
  • Regulation
  • Matching lessons
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Your questions

Frequently asked questions

How do fees differ between Commerzbank and Maxblue?
Commerzbank: Custody fee €0 (DirektDepot), order fee from €4.90 + 0.25% (min. €9.90). Maxblue: 0.25% of order volume (min. €8.90, max. €58.90). Compare total costs for the specific market, product, currency and order size in the current fee schedule.
Which broker offers more products: Commerzbank or Maxblue?
Commerzbank offers Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds, Certificates. Maxblue offers Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Derivatives.
How are Commerzbank and Maxblue regulated?
The broker profiles list BaFin for Commerzbank and BaFin for Maxblue. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is Commerzbank or Maxblue better for beginners?
Commerzbank lists a 0 € minimum deposit and offers Commerzbank Web, Commerzbank App. Maxblue lists 0 € and offers maxblue Web, Deutsche Bank App. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
Commerzbank vs Maxblue: Which broker is better overall?
The choice between Commerzbank (3.7/5, 1800 reviews) and Maxblue (3.9/5, 480 reviews) depends on your needs. Commerzbank: Securities trading at Germany's second-largest private bank. Maxblue: Deutsche Bank's online brokerage.

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The guides worth reading before your first trade, whichever of the two you choose.

Options taxes in GermanyFlat-rate tax, loss offsetting and allowances.Options trading basicsStrike, expiry, underlying: the building blocks of every option.Regulation: BaFin, ESMA & investor protectionWho supervises your broker and what that protects.
Terms in the glossary:PremiumCall optionMarginExercisePut option