Broker comparison

N26 Trading vs.
Scalable Capital

Which broker fits your needs?

Platforms, products and fees side by side.

Updated: October 2026

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Summary

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Scalable Capital has a higher rating of 4.4/5 compared to N26 Trading (3.7/5). Scalable Capital offers 6 instrument types, while N26 Trading offers 2. N26 Trading has been in the market since 2013, making it the more experienced provider.

German neobank with integrated stock trading

Neobroker with flat-rate trading and robo-advisor

At a glance

The key differences

Criterion
PlatformsN26 AppScalable Broker App, Scalable Broker Web
Product typesStocks, ETFsStocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Crypto ETPs, Derivatives
Options tradingNoNo, no options trading
Fee model€0 commission (included in N26 Metal), spread-basedFREE: €0.99 per trade; PRIME+: €4.99/month, €0 from €250 order value
Minimum deposit1 €1 € (Verifizierung)
RegulationBaFinBaFin/Deutsche Bundesbank
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Platforms

N26 Trading

N26 App

Scalable Capital

Scalable Broker App, Scalable Broker Web

Product types

N26 Trading

Stocks, ETFs

Scalable Capital

Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Crypto ETPs, Derivatives

Options trading

N26 Trading

No

Scalable Capital

No, no options trading

Fee model

N26 Trading

€0 commission (included in N26 Metal), spread-based

Scalable Capital

FREE: €0.99 per trade; PRIME+: €4.99/month, €0 from €250 order value

Minimum deposit

N26 Trading

1 €

Scalable Capital

1 € (Verifizierung)

Regulation

N26 Trading

BaFin

Scalable Capital

BaFin/Deutsche Bundesbank

More information

N26 Trading

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Scalable Capital

Details

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

Detailed comparison

Comparing fees

Compare total costs, not just the order fee.

€0 commission (included in N26 Metal), spread-based

Published fee
€0 commission (included in N26 Metal), spread-based
Minimum deposit
1 €
Spread figure
Stocks/ETFs from €0.90 (10 free trades/month with Metal plan), crypto spread ~1.5%
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FREE: €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)
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

StocksETFs
StocksETFsFundsBondsCrypto ETPsDerivatives

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Trading platforms

N26 App

N26 Trading is exclusively available through the N26 banking app for iOS and Android. The trading feature is seamlessly integrated into the banking interface. Users can buy stocks and ETFs, view their portfolio, and purchase fractional shares. The user interface is extremely simplified, offering basic price information but forgoing professional charting or analysis tools.

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Scalable 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.

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Regulation & security

BaFin

Regulatory information

Scalable Capital Bank GmbH

BaFin/Deutsche Bundesbank

Regulatory information

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

Your investor profile

Who might it suit?

German neobank with integrated stock trading

  • Integrated into N26 banking app
  • BaFin-regulated German bank
  • Fractional shares available
  • Very limited stock selection
  • No professional trading tools

Neobroker with flat-rate trading and robo-advisor

  • Flat-rate trading with PRIME+
  • BaFin-regulated
  • Stocks, ETFs, funds and bonds
  • No options trading
  • PRIME+ flat rate applies from €250 order value

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In-depth analysis

Fees: Both are BaFin-regulated German neobrokers with a very low entry barrier — N26 from a €1 minimum deposit, Scalable Capital with a first €1 transfer for verification. N26 trades stocks and ETFs from €0.90 per trade, with 10 free trades per month included in the Metal plan. Scalable Capital bills via the PRIME+ flat rate (€4.99/month, €0 order fee from €250 order value) or €0.99 per trade on the FREE Broker and offers free ETF savings plans. For regular traders, Scalable's flat-rate model is attractive; for N26 banking customers, the Metal plan.

Products: Here Scalable Capital is markedly broader: stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, derivatives and crypto ETPs, along with an integrated robo-advisor. N26 deliberately limits itself to stocks and ETFs with fractional shares and, per the data, is very limited in stock selection; the trading feature is still in development. Neither offers options.

Platform, profile and verdict: N26 (rated 3.7/5, founded 2013 in Berlin) integrates trading directly into the N26 banking app and targets existing customers who want to invest occasionally without a second app. Scalable Capital (4.4/5, founded 2014 in Munich) trades via gettex/Xetra and offers more features for active investors through its app and web platform. Those who want to bundle banking and simple investing in one app choose N26; those seeking a broad product range, a flat-rate model and a robo-advisor are better served by Scalable Capital.

Your questions

Frequently asked questions

How do fees differ between N26 Trading and Scalable Capital?
N26 Trading: €0 commission (included in N26 Metal), spread-based. Scalable Capital: FREE: €0.99 per trade; PRIME+: €4.99/month, €0 from €250 order value. Compare total costs for the specific market, product, currency and order size in the current fee schedule.
Which broker offers more products: N26 Trading or Scalable Capital?
N26 Trading offers Stocks, ETFs. Scalable Capital offers Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Crypto ETPs, Derivatives.
How are N26 Trading and Scalable Capital regulated?
The broker profiles list BaFin for N26 Trading and BaFin/Deutsche Bundesbank for Scalable Capital. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is N26 Trading or Scalable Capital better for beginners?
N26 Trading lists a 1 € minimum deposit and offers N26 App. Scalable Capital lists 1 € (Verifizierung) and offers Scalable Broker App, Scalable Broker Web. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
N26 Trading vs Scalable Capital: Which broker is better overall?
The choice between N26 Trading (3.7/5, 450 reviews) and Scalable Capital (4.4/5, 1200 reviews) depends on your needs. N26 Trading: German neobank with integrated stock trading. Scalable Capital: Neobroker with flat-rate trading and robo-advisor.

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