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Updated: October 2026
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Freedom24
Scalable CapitalSummary
Scalable Capital has a higher rating of 4.4/5 compared to Freedom24 (4.2/5). Scalable Capital offers 6 instrument types, while Freedom24 offers 5. The minimum deposit is lower at Freedom24 with 0 €. Freedom24 offers options trading, while the other does not. Freedom24 has been in the market since 2008, making it the more experienced provider.
Freedom24Access to US and EU exchanges with real options and savings plans
Scalable CapitalNeobroker with flat-rate trading and robo-advisor
At a glance
| Criterion | Freedom24 | Scalable Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Freedom24 App, Freedom24 Web | Scalable Broker App, Scalable Broker Web |
| Product types | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds, Futures | Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Crypto ETPs, Derivatives |
| Options trading | Yes, real US options | No, no options trading |
| Fee model | from $0.02 per share (min. $2), options from $0.65 per contract | FREE: €0.99 per trade; PRIME+: €4.99/month, €0 from €250 order value |
| Minimum deposit | 0 € | 1 € (Verifizierung) |
| Regulation | CySEC/BaFin | BaFin/Deutsche Bundesbank |
| More information | Details | Details |
Freedom24 App, Freedom24 Web
Scalable Broker App, Scalable Broker Web
Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds, Futures
Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Crypto ETPs, Derivatives
Yes, real US options
No, no options trading
from $0.02 per share (min. $2), options from $0.65 per contract
FREE: €0.99 per trade; PRIME+: €4.99/month, €0 from €250 order value
0 €
1 € (Verifizierung)
CySEC/BaFin
BaFin/Deutsche Bundesbank
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Freedom24Freedom24 App · Freedom24 Web
Freedom24 offers its own web platform and mobile app for iOS and Android. The platform enables trading of stocks, ETFs, options, futures, and bonds across over 15 global exchanges. It provides real-time quotes, portfolio overviews, savings plan features, and basic analytical tools. The user interface is functional, though it could benefit from a more modern design.
Explore platformScalable 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 platformRegulation does not prevent market losses. The relevant authority depends on the contracting entity.
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Freedom24Access to US and EU exchanges with real options and savings plans
Scalable CapitalNeobroker with flat-rate trading and robo-advisor
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Freedom24Access to US and EU exchanges with real options and savings plans
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